Wakefield City Council Approves Agreement With MDOT

At its most recent meeting, the Wakefield City Council approved a maintenance agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. TheDailyGlobe reports the agreement authorizes the city to perform construction, improvements and maintenance on state trunkline highways and allows for reimbursement of those services. The Council also heard from the designated engineer on the city’s water … Read more

Wakefield City Council and MDOT Reach Agreement

At its most recent meeting, the Wakefield City Council approved a maintenance agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. TheDailyGlobe reports the agreement authorizes the city to perform construction, improvements and maintenance on state trunkline highways and allows for reimbursement of those services. The Council also heard from the designated engineer on the city’s water … Read more

Driver in Fatal Accident Ticketed

The driver of a truck that struck a vehicle while it was stopped on U.S. Hwy 51 while waiting to turn into a private drive has been issued a citation for inattentive driving, with a fine of $195.00. TheLakelandTimes reports Brandon L. Boh,23, of Arbor Vitae was issued the citation earlier this month. Those in … Read more

Prison Staffing Crisis in Michigan to Be Highlighted

Informational pickets organized by the Michigan Corrections Organization will be held near three facilities in the U.P. to raise awareness of staffing shortages and unsafe working conditions in the states correctional facilities. The events are aimed at making sure the governor, senators and representatives are aware of the staffing crisis in prisons throughout the state. … Read more

Bayfield County Has Another Choice For Healthcare

A new clinic opens today in Cable, in Bayfield County. Tamarack Health has announced it is opening the Cable Clinic in the former Big Brook Greenhouse location. TheDailyPress reports the Cable Clinic will provide primary care services led by Drs. Jeff Eichten and Laura Murphy, who have ties in northwest Wisconsin. Dr. Eicthen is a … Read more

Help Given Local Vets Recognized…

The 2024 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year has been announced. Howard Seid of Rockland in Ontonagon County has been the western U.P. representative for the Veteran’s Community Action Team (VCAT) since 2016. Seid has worked tirelessly for veterans in the area, is the vice-chairman of the VCAT Steering Committee, and is responsible for the … Read more

History Makes a Stop in White Pine

Saturday, veterans from around the U.P. were able to visit the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, which stopped in White Pine. The Memorial Wall as travelled around the country in order to allow those who might not be able to visit the wall in Washington, D.C. American Legion Commander Aaron Gray says its the third time … Read more

Art Is Popping Up Everywhere in Ashland…

Murals are popping up next to storm drains all over Ashland. TheDailyPress reports the art is part of the 2024 Storm Drain Project. Work on the public art project started last week, with the designs meant to reinforce the danger to the environment pollution from storm drains poses, especially tobacco waste. Six artists are painting, … Read more