At their monthly meeting last week, the Iron County Finance Committee considered a possible wage increase in order to combat staffing shortages. According to the Daily Globe, county supervisor Thomas Thompson asked that the wake hike be put on the agenda and suggested that any increases should be set by department heads rather than the … Read more
A nurse that works in labor and delivery at Ashland Memorial Medical Center has won a national award for her patient care. Registered nurse Lacy Putnam was nominated for a DAISY Foundation award by her patient, Nichole Gleeson. Gleeson was in labor with her first child and Putnam stayed by her side throughout her labor … Read more
Although the rainy weather over the weekend did affect attendance to a couple of events at Mercer’s Carow Park, die-hards showed up for the Lupine Junefest and the Mercer Birdfest. According to the Daily Globe, nearly a hundred cyclists chose different length routes for their ride. Bird Fest activities ended sooner than expected, but host … Read more
A variety of entertainment will be available this summer at the Ashland Bandshell. Whether its rock and roll or classical, there will be something for everyone. Performers include The Garland City Consort, Gladiator, Kids From Wisconsin, Strange Brew, Baba Fats and more. There will be shows scheduled every week from the 21st of this month … Read more
A call for bids to remove the concrete between the curb and the sidewalk on South Sophie Street between East Sellar Street and East Colby Street has been announced by the Bessemer Downtown Development Authority. According to the Daily Globe, the removal will be funded by a grant from the USDA-Rural Development department. According to … Read more
The 16th Annual Lupine Junefest Bike Tour is tomorrow at Carow Park, on Hwy J, in Mercer The event celebrates the blooming lupines and the beginning of summer, with four different bike tours, a bird festival, educational booths and demonstrations, and more. The bike tours will include 10, 28, and 50-mile road rides as well … Read more
Another Vilas County department head has made the decision to retire. Tourism director Cindy Burzinski made the announcement that she would retire on the 2nd of September at the June 1st meeting of the county board’s economic development and tourism committee. Burzinski said she wanted to make the announcement with plenty of time so that … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants everyone to know that this weekend is Three Free Weekend across the state. All weekend long folks can fish for free and operate your off road vehicles without needing a recreation pass. All the regular rules apply to fishing and operating your off road vehicle. The Three Free … Read more
The Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment, better known as as MI-TRALE has announced the 2022 SPORT Ride, Saturday during the Michigan ORV Free Riding Weekend. No stickers of permits are required during this weekend. The ride will leave at 10 am from Twin Lakes State Park, use the parking area … Read more
The Ironwood Parks and Recreation Department is considering setting a curfew for the depot park pavilion after some ongoing problems with vandalism. According to the Daily Globe, Committee Chair Sam Davey said kids are just out of hand, defacing the pavilion, shouting obscenities at passers-by, and leaving smashed bottles behind. The committee has discussed a … Read more