At the last meeting of the Bessemer City Council, a request by Jeremy Johnson and Melissa Anderson to purchase a property owned by the city was heard. TheDailyGlobe reports Johnson and Anderson asked to purchase the property on the corner of Mine Street and First Avenue. The council voted to sell the property for $1 … Read more
At their last meeting, the Mercer School Board reorganized, with Makella Hagan and Ervin Taff were both sworn into three-year terms. Teri Noe was elected as President. Heath West will be Vice President. Kailer Stevenson will be Secretary/Treasurer. The board heard a report on summer projects that will include relocating sinks and capping gas lines … Read more
At its last meeting, the Bessemer City Council voted to hold off on posting the position of city manager until its next meeting on the 22nd. TheDailyGlobe reports that council members decided they need more time on how to phrase the rate of pay. Interim City Manager Mandy Lake put forth a refined version of … Read more
At the most recent meeting of the Ironwood City Commission, the city manager gave an update on the water treatment plant and the commission approved payment for work on Phase 1 of the project. The approved pay package was $319,066 dollars. According to TheDailyGlobe, the Mayor asked when the project might be completed, and City … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Heath has announced a plan for spending $36 million in funds from a major opioid settlement. According to public radio, there are two key directions the department would like to address. Investing in local efforts through education of young Wisconsinite and preventing overdoses. The department hopes to put almost $4 million … Read more
Applications for artists to participate in the Bayfield Art Escape are due on Monday. The Bayfield Chamber and Visitors Bureau reports last year’s event brought $3 million in positive economic impact to the area. The nine day event focuses on all things art and includes artists hosting pop-up galleries and demonstrations. From painters, jewelers, potters, … Read more
The next time Ashland resident open their bill for trash, they may be surprised. Starting this weekend, costs for trash service will increase 5%, as agreed to by the city and Republic Services. According to TheLakelandTimes, Republic is charging the city 27% more than before, so to offset those costs 48 gallon containers will cost … Read more
The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has announced it is launching a sexual assault hotline in late spring, that will include phone, text and live chat support. The service will be available to residents of Ontonagon, Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The hotline will be staffed by trained professionals who are skilled in handling sexual … Read more
On Thursday, Northland College president Chad Dayton announced that the college board of trustees voted to declare financial exigency, which started a chain of events that would provide a final effort to save the school. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the college was able to raise a record $1.5 million, and the board of trustees was inspired by … Read more
Late last week, an Eagle River man was found guilty of two counts of Operating While Intoxicated, jumping bail and hit and run in Vilas County court. A number of felony and misdemeanor charges that were dismissed were read into the record as well. Jeffrey Rupert was sentenced to four years in prison and six … Read more