Auto Thief Charged

An update on the case of the man arrested after stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on a chase before being tasered and captured in Ironwood. 31-year-old Matthew Keski appeared in court and has been charged with 8 felonies including one count each of unlawfully driving away, resisting arrest, assault with a dangerous weapon, … Read more

Work on Vaughan Library Phase 1 in Ashland Begins

A contract with an architecture firm has been signed to begin work on the renovation of the Vaughan Public Library in Ashland. TheDailyPress reports Engberg Anderson of Milwaukee has been engaged to do the work. The funding for the work on the 19th century era building will come from a $4.3 million loan the city … Read more

Ashland County Senior Meal Program Facing Uncertainty

Senior residents who are served by Ashland County’s Aging Unit may see a reduction in services when it comes to their meals program. TheDailyPress reports Chartwells at Northland College has served the center for some time, and is in contract negotiations with Northland, which is cutting budgets to the bone in order to survive. Chartwells … Read more

Relationships in the Workplace Causing Issues in Vilas County

A romantic relationship between two Vilas County officials has created discomfort and questions regarding the individual’s ability to perform their duties. TheNewsReview reports the relationship between Vilas County Court of Courts Beth Soltow and Vilas County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Overby has been an issue for the last two years. Both are elected to their … Read more

Washburn School to Lose Beloved Educator

After decades of enriching the lives of students with music and watching dozens of senior classes graduate, band teacher Rick Seppa will soon retire from teaching middle and high schoolers in Washburn. Seppa graduated from UW-Green Bay, taught one year in Salem and then interviewed for Washburn. Five years turned into ten, and now 40 … Read more

Washburn School to Lose Beloved Educator

After decades of enriching the lives of students with music and watching dozens of senior classes graduate, band teacher Rick Seppa will soon retire from teaching middle and high schoolers in Washburn. Seppa graduated from UW-Green Bay, taught one year in Salem and then interviewed for Washburn. Five years turned into ten, and now 40 … Read more

Local Nature Center Has New Director

The board of directors of the North Lakeland Discovery Center have announced the appointment of its new Executive Director. The Lakeland Times reports that NLDC Board Chair Richard Phillips said Don Anderson is a perfect fit for the position. He’ll be replacing Eric Coster, who’s been serving as interim director. Anderson has been an educator … Read more

Bungled Auto Theft Lands Man in Jail

An as of yet unidentified man was arrested by law enforcement Sunday morning after stealing a vehicle, crashing it, trying to steal another vehicle to evade law enforcement and then attempting to flee on foot. The suspect rammed a Gogebic County Sheriff’s vehicle during the pursuit, Michigan State Police then saw him hit two more … Read more