There is still no resolution in the issue of the closure of a primary snowmobile route in Gogebic County. The route has been closed by the owner of the property, Snow River Mountain Ski Resort, formerly Big Snow Resorts. Snow River has stated that insurance cannot be secured to cover any possible liability with keeping … Read more
There is still no resolution in the issue of the closure of a primary snowmobile route in Gogebic County. The route has been closed by the owner of the property, Snow River Mountain Ski Resort, formerly Big Snow Resorts. Snow River has stated that insurance cannot be secured to cover any possible liability with keeping … Read more
A young Ashland man was killed and two others injured after the vehicle they were in drove off Highway 2 this past Sunday night. The Daily Press reports the vehicle was driven by a 19 year old Ashland man and drove off the road on a curve near Blue Ribbon Kennels into a ditch and … Read more
The City of Wakefield is preparing an update of its Master Plan and is asking residents to participate by taking a survey. The Master Plan is a long range planning document that will help guide the decisions in the City for the next two decades. The survey is available online and can be found accessed … Read more
Due to recent wind and snow damage to trees, the City of Ironwood Compost Site will be open additional hours to allow residents to bring in their brush. All this week, there will be no charge to bring compost to the site. Tuesday and Wednesday the site will be open 8 am to 2 pm. … Read more
Although Bayfield resident and business person Mary Rice passed away several years ago, the effects of her giving nature are still being felt in the area. The DailyPress reports Jane Vogt, chair of the advisory board of the Apostle Islands and Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund said the recent $1.5 million gift represents the final … Read more
Ashland Police have had no luck tracking down the source of the “swatting” call made to Ashland Middle School late last week. The DailyPress reports the call came through 911 dispatch early Thursday afternoon. Other schools in Wisconsin experienced similar calls . The Middle School and Ashland Memorial went into lockdown until the buildings were … Read more
The Bessemer Downtown Development Agency at their meeting last week discussed a number of projects to broaden the city’s appeal, including more parking, new trees on Main Street and perhaps event a new YMCA or rec center. According to the Globe, the head of the DDAsaid she has studied the city’s master plan and whatever … Read more
A call made to the 911 call center in Ashland stating that there was a gunman at the Ashland Middle School yesterday afternoon has proven to be a hoax. The DailyPress reports that Ashland Police and Ashland County Sheriff’s deputies accompanied by officers from several other jurisdictions searched the building and cleared the school to … Read more
A New London man who led law enforcement on a weeklong manhunt after a three county chase is now facing numerous charges. The DailyPress reports Seth Genereau has been charged with felony fleeing police, two counts of vehicle theft, three counts of theft, hit and run, burglary while armed and resisting arrest. He faces almost … Read more