A rescued bearded dragon from Wisconsin may soon become a celebrity. Apollo the bearded dragon was found by the side of the road two years ago, after he escaped where he was living. Michael Staub drove seven hours from Sioux Falls to adopt him from the Marathon Humane Society in Wausau. He became a much … Read more
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has announced that three local entities have been awarded Michigan Community Centers grant funds. TheDailyGlobe reports the Ironwood Carnegie Library, the Historic Ironwood Theatre and the Lake Gogebic Senior Citizen’s Club in Bergland will share in $64 million with 69 non-profit agencies, 22 local government agencies and … Read more
At the last meeting of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners’ Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee, improvements to the Gogebic County Jail were discussed and the board voted to fund the $1.5 million in improvements. TheDailyGlobe reports the funds will come from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. U.P. Engineering and Architects in Houghton … Read more
The city of Ashland is preparing to remove a faulty elevator shaft from a building it owns on Main Street in order to make the building ready for a prospective developer. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the cost of removing the elevator shaft is going to run around $75,000. If the shaft isn’t removed, it could cause the … Read more
Feeding America West Michigan is distributing food to those in need of assistance this coming Wednesday, the 13th. Drive through distribution is scheduled for 1 pm at Grace Covenant Church on Jasper Street in Iron River. If you cannot attend due to a physical disability, someone can pick up for you, make sure they have … Read more
The city of Bessemer is looking for a new executive director for the Downtown Development Authority. TheDailyGlobe reports the person hired will work on a part-time basis, taking over from Samantha Dorr, who has held that position for the last year and a half. Dorr has since been named the city’s deputy clerk, so the … Read more
A judge has ruled that the 50-year easement appraisals for the rour roads involved in the DOJ lawsuit against the town of Lac du Flambeau must be unsealed. TheLakelandTimes reports Judge Stephen L. Crocker in U.S District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin announced the ruling last week. The Department of Justice suit contends … Read more
Vilas County has introduced an updated fee schedule for county parks this Spring and Summer, and veterans will benefit from discounts and free annual parking permits at parks and landings. TheNewsReview reports last year, the county implemented user access fees for all vehicles accessing county parks and landings. The fees generated from permits support improvements … Read more
U.P. lawmakers are joining forces in demanding accountability when it comes to the closure of Aspirus Ontonagon. Congressman Jack Bergman joined with Michigan State Senator Ed McBroom and State Representative Greg Markkanen have sent a letter to the CEO of Aspirus Health, questioning the construction of a new facility that would replace the current facility, … Read more
Residents in Ashland may soon see an increase in their trash bill, as the result of the renewal of a five year contract the city holds with Republic Services. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Republic services has increased its fees by 27%. Right now, recycling has simply been a part of a resident’s overall trash bill. But now … Read more