This past Monday’s meeting of the Gogebic County Fair Board had members of the board working with the knowledge that several buildings on the fairgrounds are earmarked to be torn down, despite the fact that the county fair is just over two months away. TheDailyGlobe reports board chairman Byrns said the contractor hired by the … Read more
This Saturday, the 9th Annual Ashland Bike Rodeo is taking place outside the Vaughn Public Library. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the event is organized by the City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Ashland Police, Ashland Fire, and Vaughn Public Library. This year the day will feature a comprehensive safety skills course for kids, … Read more
Sharp criticisms of the Lac du Flambeau tribe on social media has prompted the town board to ask that those posting those types of comments stop. TheLakelandTimes reports that the board says those actions detract from the ability of the town and the tribe to negotiate together toward a common goal. Negotiations between the town … Read more
Today is heat awareness day in Wisconsin. TheLakelandTimes reports ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to prepare for the summer ahead. Heat related illnesses can come on suddenly, with high heat and humidity that can last for days at a time in the U.P. Last year, there were 14 heat related deaths in the state, and the state … Read more
The name of an Ontonagon man killed in a single vehicle rollover crash in Oneida County has been released. The Oneida County Sheriff’s office says Michael Fortner was the driver of a vehicle that rolled over near the town of Piehl, on Highway 45 North early last Thursday evening. Investigators report he was ejected from … Read more
Swimmers who like diving off the pier at Pamida Beach will have to find another place to show off their skills this summer. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the pier at Ashland’s Bayview Park along Lakeshore Drive East was damaged considerably this winter by ice. A structural engineer for the county’s insurance company has declared the pier unsafe … Read more
Starting the 15th, Vilas County will begin charging user access fees for all vehicles using county parks and landings. The fees will continue through the summer season. Daily or season passes will be available. Vilas County residents, including anyone who owns or rents property in Vilas County qualifies for a discounted annual resident membership, and … Read more
Some haze and smoke may continue over the U.P. this morning. The 3000 acre fire located just southeast of Grayling in the northern part of the state is to blame. The source of the fire, which started Saturday, was a campfire on private property near Staley Lake. The MDNR reports that as of yesterday morning … Read more
Roads in St. Germain will now be open to ATV and UTV traffic year-round. TheLakelandTimes reports the town board voted unanimously to allow the new traffic with a few exceptions. The amended ordinance does require an annual review, giving the board and the public the option to review how allowing that traffic has worked for … Read more
The City of Wakefield will be offering vouchers for the 2023 Community Spring Cleanup. Residents who have a utility account and pay for garbage services are eligible for one $25 voucher. Vouchers will be available at the City’s Municipal Building on Thursday, June 1, 2023, through Thursday, June 15. Vouchers are limited to $25 for … Read more