Bayfield County has opened four scholarships for high school seniors who reside in the county and are students at Ashland, South Shore, Bayfield, Northwestern, Drummond and Washburn school districts. The scholarship is intended to help students learn about and participate in local government. The DailyPress reports that to qualify, students must attend a meeting of … Read more
Troopers from the MSP Wakefield Post and deputies from the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department Monday morning responded to a domestic disturbance and malicious destruction of property at a home in Marenisco, and en route police learned the suspect was firing a gun at or near the home. The as of yet unidentified suspect led the … Read more
The Mercer Chamber of Commerce has announced the annual Northwoods Winter Wonderland Day, December 3rd. There will be a Candy Cane Parade at 3;30, the Wreathing of Claire and the Tree Lighting, with Santa pitching in to help light the tree. Santa’s Workshop will be open after that from 4:30 to 6 with kids crafts, … Read more
The Ironwood Carnegie Library is holding it’s very first Silent Auction. The public is invited to browse through the interesting array of items up for bids, all donated by local businesses, individuals, and friends. Almost 100% of the library’s programming and many of the resources it provides as well as updates and repairs to the … Read more
The president of the Ashland City Council has announced that he is stepping down as of this Saturday. The DailyPress reports Eric Lindell and his wife Kristi are moving to the Twin Ports to be closer to their family. Lindell is the second council president to resign this year, taking over when Kevin Haas resigned … Read more
The snowmobiling season starts on December 1 st and those who enjoy all the trails in the area have had to wrap their heads around the fact that a large section of Trail 2 was going to be unavailable. According to MLive, The DNR and the Gogebic Range Trail Authority were looking for solutions when … Read more
This morning, the Lake Gogebic Senior Center in Bergland will hold their monthly commodity pickup from 9:25 am to 9:40 am. White Pine’s distribution will be at the township hall from 10 am to 10:15 am. Seniors in Ontonagon can pick up their boxes from 11 am to 11:30 am at the Holy Family Catholic … Read more
Monday’s meeting of the Ironwood City Commission included a unanimous vote to approve hiring of Jennifer Jacobson as the new city clerk. TheGlobe reports Jacobson will receive training downstate and is expected to start in her new position on December 1st. Monday’s meeting was also the first for Paul Anderson attending as the new city … Read more
A benefit Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Food Drive is scheduled for Sunday the 27th is beiing held at the Kimball Community Center in Hurley, from 10 to 2 pm. Over 20 regional artists and crafters will display their wares, along with the Bakery at North Pole Sweet Shop, Rudolph’s Raffle Table and Santa’s Workshop, … Read more
No decision has been made regarding the fatal car crash that involved State Senator Janet Bewley. The DailyPress reports Ashland County DA David Meany said his office is still receiving police reports and continues to examine them. Once all reports have been received, Meany says he’ll complete the review process as quickly as possible to … Read more