Another person connected to an arson at a bear camp in Russell has appeared in court. Skylar Basina of Bayfield appeared on the 25th, but did not have a lawyer present, so his initial appearance was rescheduled for today. Basina is charged with three counts of arson to a building as a party to a … Read more
In a move designed to help support the outdoor recreation industry in the central U.P., a public-privatery collaborative has formed. The Outdoor Recreation Innovation Action Network or ORIAN will focus on helping the region adapt and diversify and develop a strategic framework for the growth of the outdoor recreation industry. The collaborative has formed with … Read more
The Lakeland Union High School Board of Education is now an eight-member board. The LakelandTimes reports at-large member Ann Hunt resigned from the board last week and the board “regretfully accepted” it. Hunt was not at the meeting and no reason for her departure was given. The topic of a smaller board and perhaps waiting … Read more
A Bayfield woman is scheduled to enter a plea and will be sentenced after being charged with a laundry list of charges, including false imprisonment and child neglect among others. According to TheDailyPress, Brianne Nicolette, 34, has opted not to go to trial after being charged with abusing a teenage boy. Child Protective Services was … Read more
The Lakeland Union High School Board of Education is now an eight-member board. The LakelandTimes reports at-large member Ann Hunt resigned from the board last week and the board “regretfully accepted” it. Hunt was not at the meeting and no reason for her departure was given. The topic of a smaller board and perhaps waiting … Read more
An Ashland man who threatened to shoot someone at Ashland High and Ashland Police officers will face trial in the fall. Lucias A. Herron,19, has been charged with making terrorist threats and battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer. TheDailyPress reports the threat was made on social media that someone had … Read more
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, the future of the building trades program was discussed and the board approved its administrative restructuring plan. TheDailyGlobe reports the administrative restructuring comes as Vice President of Academic Services leaves and will mean a shuffling of duties. When it comes to the building trades program, instructor Dennis … Read more
The Ironwood School District is coming closer to hiring a new superintendent to replace Superintendent Travis Powell. TheDailyGlobe reports Powell has served Ironwood Area Schools for the past six years and will be the new director of instructional services with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District. Powell attended his last school board meeting on Monday, and … Read more
The City of Wakefield has a new treasurer. Patricia Sperhake has been deputy treasurer since July of last year. TheDailyGlobe reports at its meeting on Monday evening, the Wakefield City Council voted to promote Sperhake. She’s completed the Michigan Treasurer’s Association training session and has been training on the job for the last few months. … Read more
There are more changes at the Iron River Public Library. TheDailyPress reports three members of the board were replaced in November, and earlier in the month, two more members were replaced. Rich Nemitz has replaced board president Cassie Fleming and Karl Morrin has replaced Wendy Furtak. The changes come as residents continue to raise concerns … Read more