Nathan “Freddie” Monkelien (mahn-kyel-leen) of Ashland is in custody in connection with the two recent shootings in Ashland. Judge Kelly McKnight in Ashland County Circuit Court ordered Monkelien to be held on $1 million bond. TheDailyPress reports that Monkelien stated through his attorney that the two men shot were trying to rob him. The Special … Read more
At a listening session hosted by the city of Ashland late last week, about a dozen residents shared how they felt about the proposed renovation of the Vaughn Public Library. TheDailyPress reports the session was hosted by the city to gauge interest in raising taxes to help pay for those renovations. Although the majority who … Read more
Ashland officials have adopted a county ordinance that will allow someone who violates pandemic guidelines to be fined. TheDailyPress reports anyone who violated rules meant to stop the spread of disease during an epidemic or pandemic can be fined after being given a written citation. The fine could be anywhere up to $500 for each … Read more
Earlier in the week, the Ashland City Council voted to appoint Jim Gregoire to fill the District 5 seat vacated by Laura Graf in August. TheDailyPress reports Gregoire was the only applicant for the position. He works as a patient access specialist from Memorial Medical Center. He served the city as Police Chief from 2016-2020 … Read more
The special meeting of the Hurley City Council on Monday set a few things in motion. TheDailyGlobe reports the council approved the purchase of a new squad car for the police dpeartment, and two administrative assistants, firefighters and seasonal student workers all received raises. Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Wiercinski said the raises are long coming, as all … Read more
After over 25 years as County Clerk, Michael Saari retired late last week. TheDailyGlobe reports after serving the county of working with the public and the county board of supervisors and its committees, Saari’s last day wrapped up with a party to send him off. Saari attended his last board meeting on the 26th of … Read more
The city of Houghton may now hold the world record for the most plaid worn on a single day, but the turnout in Ironwood at the intersection of Lowell and Aurora Streets downtown. was great and a good time was had by all. TheDailyGlobe reports attendance in Ironwood was roughly 650 people this year despite … Read more
Bayfield County’s only nursing home will soon have a new roof. TheDailyPress reports the county is borrowing three million dollars through short term bonds that will fund replacing the roof and highway repairs. Northern Lights Services has had to put off maintenance projects for the last few years and now the facility in Washburn has … Read more
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has granted a 1-year extension to sister agency DNR and Greenland Township to find a drilling contractor to replace the 19th century water source that has been used as a drinking water source along the Bill Nichols Rail Trail in the Upper Penninsula’s Keweenaw copper mining … Read more
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians held their general election. Henry “Butch” St. Germaine Sr. was voted President, Mike Allen Sr. garnered the most votes for Vice President. Jamie Allen, Charles “Chuck” Burgess, John “Goober” Johnson and Frank Mitchell Sr. were all voted to the council. The Seat held by Henry … Read more