Utilities Rate Increase in Ashland Not Quite There Yet… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030623-STUART-ashland%20utilties%20increase%20on%20hold.mp3 The plan to increase water and sewer rates in Ashland is still happening…just not right away. The Daily press reports that regulatory issues have put a slowdown on the rate hike, but Ashland residents will still see an increase in their bills when new meters … Read more
Winter Fun Kicks Off Today in Bayfield… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030323–STUART-bayfield%20winter%20fest.mp3 Starting today, Bayfield will be host to three days of fun with the annual Bayfield Winter Fest. Events kick off tonight with Freeze Your Glass Off Night at the Creamery and winding up the evening with a candlelight ski/snowshoe/bike at the Howl Adventure Center. Tomorrow’s main event … Read more
City Manager Thankful for Response at Krist Fire… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030323–STUART-ironwood%20city%20commission.mp3 The Ironwood City Commission at their meeting on Monday, City Manager Paul Anderson in his report praised the Public Safety Department’s quick response to the fire at the Krist service station last week. The DailyGlobe reports he also thanked the DPW for assistance at the scene, … Read more
After Pandemic Delays, Ironwood Gets Ready to Upgrade Fire Department Equipment… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030223-STUART-ironwood%20to%20order%20new%20fire%20engine.mp3 Ironwood will soon be the proud owner of a new Pierce Pumper Fire Engine. The DailyGlobe reports the city commission approved the purchase of the new piece of firefighting equipment at it’s meeting earlier in the week. The truck, once its ordered, will … Read more
City of Bessemer Votes to Support Copper Peak Refurbishment… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030223-STUART-bessemer%20supports%20copper%20peak.mp3 A resolution to support Copper Peak as an asset to the Gogebic Range and Western Upper Peninsula was passed by the Bessemer City Council on Monday. The DailyGlobe reports Mayor Adam Zak said that the board of directors for Copper Peak lacks about $4 million … Read more
Time to Bring Ice Fishing Houses In… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030123-STUART-%20time%20to%20bring%20in%20ice%20shacks.mp3 Although recent storms have brought more snow to the area, ice on area bodies of water is starting to thin out, which means its time to bring in fishing shanties to shore. News9 reports shanties need to be removed from Wisconsin Minnesota boundary waters by the end … Read more
Lakeland Board of Ed Has to Re-Select Candidate for Head Coaching Position http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030123-STUART-%20lakeland%20school%20district%20almost%20hires%20felon.mp3 The Lakeland Union High School Board of Education had to make a bit of a u-turn with regard to it’s decision to hire a new head baseball coach for the district. The Lakeland Times reports that district administrator Smudde said they were … Read more
Missing Rider Found in Lincoln County… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-022823-STUART-snowmobiler%20found%20dead%20in%20lincoln%20county.mp3 A snowmobiler reported missing on Friday has been found dead according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Snowmobile tracks that led to open water were found and rescuers recovered the body of the missing man yesterday afternoon. News9 reports an investigation is being done to verify the identity … Read more
Two New County Buildings to Be Built in Bayfield… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-022823-STUART-fed%20grants%20to%20fund%202%20new%20bldgs%20in%20bayfield.mp3 Almost a million dollars in federal grants will be used to replace a couple of county buildings in Bayfield. The DailyPress says County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison said the structures in Cable and Grand View were originally built before World War II. The Cable garage is … Read more
Protecting the Lost Creek Watershed Bayfield County and the Landmark Conservancy have joined forces to purchase 160 acres of environmentally valuable land in the headwaters of Lost Creek near Cornucopia. As reported in the Ashland Daily Press, the property, formerly owned by timber-investment company the Forestland Group of Chapel Hill, N.C., was purchased by Landmark … Read more