The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is awarding $267 million in clean water grants to communities in the state, including Bessemer, Ishpeming, KI Sawyer, Kingsford and Wakefield.The City of Bessemer will receive $1.9 million for replacement of approximately 2,920 feet of water main pipe and installation of a new steel storage tank. … Read more
The owner of the Minocqua Brewing Company has been ordered to cease all business operations associated with a revoked conditional use permit earlier this year. According to TheLakeland Times, that order essentially puts a stop to all outdoor activities at Kirk Bangstad’s business. Bangstad has been cautioned by county zoning director Karl Jennrich that if … Read more
Feeding America West Michigan will hold a drive-through food distribution day tomorrow, Wednesday at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall, 315 River Street in Ontonagon. The distribution will include a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and baked goods. Residents can pick up food for another family who cannot physically attend, you will be asked … Read more
The Mellen Township Fire Department held its 8th annual Fundraiser at the Station on Saturday. The event is one of the biggest community events of the year in Mellen. Fire Department Captain Josh Dessart said the event had the largest turnout ever. Friends and neighbors came to the station, had a free meal together and … Read more
An Iron River man incarcerated at the Bayfield County Jail is accused of tampering with a fire alarm while in the jail. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Jonathan Olsen, 35 was seen on video surveillance setting off the fire alarm and activating the fire sprinklers. The sprinklers flooded the cellblock where Olsen was housed, and the system was … Read more
There are two Vilas County entities and residents who have been named finalists for the 2024 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award, which recognizes farmers and landowners dedicated to exceptional conservation practices. Bartling’s Manitowish Cranberry Company, which is David and Steven Bartling and Joe Hovel of Conover, who’s deidcation to furthering the philosophy of protecting the area, … Read more
The Ashland City Council has approved a five year lease agreement a company called Vertical Bridge which will lease a piece of city owned property along Rail Drive on which the company plans on erecting a 165-foot-tall antenna tower to be built by architectural/engineering firm Ramaker. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the tower will be fenced off and … Read more
Members of the town Boards of Arbor Vitae, Lac du Flambeau, Minocqua and Woodruff met as the Lakeland Airport commission on the 19th. Airport administrator Jon Schmitz gave an overview of the whats going at the airport, including the reconstruction project for the two runways, which is finally at the bidding stage. Another project, construction … Read more
Part of Monday night’s meeting of the Bessemer City Council was exactly the same as the previous meeting…no decision on a new City Manager. TheDailyGlobe reports Councilman Mark Movrich was absent from the meeting and Mayor Tacconelli motioned to table the vote until a full council was present. Various council members expressed concern regarding the … Read more
An Ashland woman is facing a total of 36 charges after she was accused of wiring money and making unauthorized purchases using funds from her employer. Law enforcement says Mandy Ruberg, 36, worked as an office manager for South Shore Sand & Gravel and South Shore Water Systems. Her illegal use of her position resulted … Read more