Ashland County Sheriff Mick Brennan has announced that after 45 years of service in law enforcement, he will be retiring. Brennan started with the town of Jacobs Police Department in June, 1977, before joining the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department in December the same year. He left the sheriff’s department in 1979 and went to the … Read more
An Ashland woman was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Oconto. Dakota L. Coleman was a passenger in a vehicle that deputies had been looking for after calls about a reckless driver. The car was found on the side of the road with the driver of the vehicle outside it, apparently injured. Coleman … Read more
The Ironwood City Commission has passed a new budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The new budget came in at just over $15,ooo,ooo. Paul Lind, county finance director and treasurer reminded the committee and the public in attendance that the budget can be amended any time as needed. The vote on the budget was unanimous and … Read more
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