Former Washburn resident Kim Kingsley and his attorney requested a new judge in his animal cruelty case and the Douglas County Court has assigned Judge Kelly Thimm to replace Barron County Judge Maureen Boyle. TheDailyPress reports Kingsley, 73, faces four charges of mistreatment of animals causing death, 14 charges of intentionally mistreating animals, 20 charges … Read more
Discussion continues on what to plan for the Gogebic County Fair, since it has not been possible to book the traditional carnival midway for the event this year. TheDailyGlobe reports suggestions such as making Thursday night as an adult only night at the fair, with food, music and dancing has been floated. The board continues … Read more
Work has begun on the new addition to the Ironwood Carnegie Library. TheDailyGlobe reports a grant through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity along with fundraising efforts from the community is paying for the long-awaited refurbishment. And, a campaign being run by The Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library, will soon begin, which … Read more
The International Federation of Sleddog Sports has announced that Minocqua has been selected as the first U.S. location for the Dryland World Championships. The first World Championships were held on snow in Switzerland in 1990, the dryland races started later in Italy in 2002. Traditionally, the competitions have been held overseas, with Spain, Poland, Canada, … Read more
Michigan will be holding a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 pm today in observance of Severe Weather Week. Those who own a weather radio will hear an alert. MSP Capt. Kevin Sweeny says “the voluntary statewide tornado drill gives everyone a chance to put their severe weather plans to the test, so we are … Read more
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has taken aim at the leases of Bureau of Indian Affairs offices across the country, directing the General Services Administration to terminate their leases. That closure order includes the office in Ashland. The lease for the Bureau of Indian Affairs office and regional hub of all 11 federally … Read more
The company that provided senior meals for hundreds in Ashland and Bayfield counties has announced it will close on May 24th. TheDailyPress reports Chartwells Dining Services operated out of Northland College and provided meals for homebound seniors and at communal dining sites for a number of years, including hosting seniors for lunch on the Northland … Read more
The Gogebic Community College Ironwood XC Snowmobile National Championship races scheduled for this past Saturday were cancelled due to rain. Gogebic Community College and Cor PowerSports were all set to hold the second year of the race, but snowpack had deteriorated sufficently to make the track unsafe. There were 445 entries ready to race, but … Read more
A celebration was held on Saturday for the co-owners of ABR Ski Trails. Angela Santini and Eric Anderson are in the process of transitioning the trails into the Anderson Bluffs and River Trails Foundation. Santini and Anderson have run the trails for the last 30 years, with Anderson starting the trails with his dad back … Read more
After being hunted into veritable extinction in the early 20th century, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that Cougar cubs have been found living in the state. State biologists have verified the existence of two cougar cubs seen living on private property in Ontonagon County. A local resident submitted photos of the animals … Read more