Snowmobile related fatalities and off roading or boondocking may soon be the cause of landowner’s retracting permission for snowmobilers to ride on trails across their property. The LakelandTimes reports that although there are speed limits imposed on riders in some areas. for the most part its the honor system for riders. Snowmobile club volunteers put … Read more
The water well in Greenland Township that the state ordered the Department of Natural Resources to shut off is now the focus of some attention. State Senator Ed McBroom and Representative Greg Markkanene are asking residents for any information on the source of that well. Old photos show the pipe at one point supplied the … Read more
At the most recent meeting of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners, the board adopted a five year recreation plan for this year through 2027. The DailyGlobe reports that the board adopted the plan with full knowledge that there would probably be new ideas proposed by the public, like expanding equine opportunities in and near … Read more
A well at a roadside access point near the former Lake Mine in Greenland Township in Ontonagon county has been ordered closed. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued an order to the Michigan Department of Natural Resoures to shut down the water source this past December. The old well is still … Read more
The death of an inmate on the 27th of January at the Ashland County Jail is under investigation. Aaron Craig, 43 was booked into the Ashland County Jail on an outstanding warrant and according to the DailyPress, there were no obvious signs of trauma or injurywhen Craig was found and he was alone in his … Read more
All the details haven’t been ironed out yet, but if all goes as planned, students that go to Lakeland Schools will soon be able to eat lunch free, regardless of the family’s income status. The Lakeland Times reports that at the board meeting, discuss regarding how many students need help with meals and how many … Read more
A snowmobile crash Sunday in Wakefileld Township has claimed the life of a Wisconsin man. The Wakefield post of the Michigan State Police says the 53 year old man was in a group of riders traveling westbound on the trail near Ramsey when the accident occurred. The man, from Berlin, was pronounced dead at the … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for seasonal park workers both full and part time in state parks over the Spring and Summer. These are great positions for college students, retirees or for anyone who loves the outdoors and loves working with the public. The department is also hiring seasonal park rangers, park … Read more
At their meeting last Tuesday, the Vilas County Board voted to designate almost $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to a one time payment for county employees. The LakelandTimes reports the county has received almost $4.3 million in ARPA funds, some which has previously been designated for a new courthouse generator, and just over … Read more
The town of La Pointe on Madeline Island has petitioned the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to no longer allow Ashland County to collect property taxes for law enforcement services the county doesn’t provide any longer. According to Northern News Now, for almost 3 decades, Ashland County has paid LaPointe to handle patrol and dispatch services. … Read more