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
Michigan state troopers are assisting in the annual Food Harvest Gathering through the 28th. People are encouraged to donate money or non-perishable food, which will go to local pantries. Over the past 30 years, the Michigan Harvest Gathering has raised awareness and funds to end food insecurity, although with the pandemic, the need is greater … Read more
The father of the 5 year old girl who died in a car crash that involved Wisconsin Democratic Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley has filed a wrongful death suit against the Senator. The suit was filed this past Friday in Ashland Circuit Court by Brandon Fink on behalf of Khaleesi Fink who died along with … Read more