Another arrest has been made related to a large drug bust made the Gogebic-Iron Area Narcotics team or GIANT in October. Seven people were arrested on multiple charges then, and according to Lt. Matthew Sterbenz, the leader of the task force, Timothy Davis Russ, 53, of Wakefield was arraigned in Gogebic District Court in Bessemer … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has some advice for those wondering what to do with their live Christmas trees once the hoilday decorations come down. Many have asked if their trees might make good lakeshore habitat for fish, turtles, frogs and other animals and help shore erosion by acting as a buffer against wave … Read more
The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center has announced it is experiencing a shortage of Negative blood types, especially O and A Negative. The center serves as a level two trauma center and there is high demand for blood product. Dana Langsford of the Regional Blood Center that having rare blood types on hand could be … Read more
The man who was arrested for threatening both Oneida County Judge Michael Schieck and Gregg Walker, publisher of the Lakeland Times and the Northwoods River News remains in custody after Oneida County Judge Mary Sowinski gave him a cash bond of $40,000. Gruich, a supporter of Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad, made email threats … Read more
The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center has announced it is experiencing a shortage of Negative blood types, especially O and A Negative. The center serves as a level two trauma center and there is high demand for blood product. Dana Langsford of the Regional Blood Center that having rare blood types on hand could be … Read more
The man who was arrested for threatening both Oneida County Judge Michael Schieck and Gregg Walker, publisher of the Lakeland Times and the Northwoods River News remains in custody after Oneida County Judge Mary Sowinski gave him a cash bond of $40,000. Gruich, a supporter of Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad, made email threats … Read more
Its official…Wisconsin’s first skating “ribbon” is open in Boulder Junction. “The Glide” is the brainchild of Park Board members, Henry Royer and Steve Weber, with a ton of help from the Park Board, the Boulder Junction Community Foundation, the Wild Ice Skating Explorers group and local volunteers. The almost mile long “Glide” takes skaters through … Read more
After a year-long search, Governor Tony Evers has chosen a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. On Monday, Evers announced that Karen Hyun will take over the post. Hyun has worked as chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration since 2021. She worked as the National Audubon Society’s director … Read more
A man from Clinton Township in Macomb County has been given a $50,000 cash bond after he was arrested and jailed in Oneida County for allegedly threatening county circuit judge Michael Schiek and the publisher of the Lakeland Times, Gregg Walker. Peter Gruich, was arrested and charged with making threats to a judge and threatening … Read more
Public input is being accepted for the Michigan State Forest Management Plan. The state’s forests cover nearly 4 million acres, and forest management practices have evolved to keep pace. Multi-use plans are developed using sophisticated computer modeling to ensure continued optimum utilization and protection of state forests for future generations. The State Forest Management Plan … Read more