There will be two public input sessions about the possible designation of the Western U.P. as the Copper Country National Heritage Area. The Department of Natural Resources Office of Public Lands and Michigan History Center are working together to get public input on the possiblility of a National Heritage Area designation that would cover part … Read more
The first high school chapter of Ducks Unlimited has been formed in the state, and it will be at the Hurley School. TheDailyGlobe reports the Hurley Board of Education approved the formation of the chapter last week after a presentation of the benefits of youth engagement by the regional director of Ducks Unlimited Jesse, Youth … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has awarded more than a million dollars in grants for Aquatic Invasive Species management and prevention projects in several counties, including Vilas and Oneida counties. Seven of the largest grants total close to half a million dollars will be used for management on lakes like Big Sand in Vilas … Read more
Starting today and running through the weekend, Wakefield is hosting an International Water Cross Association event. About 100 competitors are expected to race their specially modified snowmobiles next to the north side beach of Sunday Lake. TheDailyGlobe reports the amateur races start around 5. There’ll be a meet and greet social from 6 to 7 … Read more
Starting today and running through the weekend, Wakefield is hosting an International Water Cross Association event. About 100 competitors are expected to race their specially modified snowmobiles next to the north side beach of Sunday Lake. TheDailyGlobe reports the amateur races start around 5. There’ll be a meet and greet social from 6 to 7 … Read more
Iron County may bring back the role of county administrator. At a meeting at the beginning of the week, Kurt Wolff, chair of the county board of supervisors finance committee, put forward the subject saying that almost all counties now have some form of county administrator. Wolff said that although the position wasn’t in the … Read more
The Upper Peninsula Power Company has taken the hydroelectric generation powerhouse near the Victoria Dam offline for upgrade work. Water from the dam will be routed around the powerhouse by way of the existing bypass and spillway through November. The change in water flow will mean certain recreational opportunities will be unavailable, the North Country … Read more
At its most recent meeting , the Ashland City Council discussed and took responsibility for the more than three time cost increase for the water intake project that will replace the current pipe that extends into Lake Superior. TheDailyPress reports Public Works Director John Butler said the city should have more closely examined and verified … Read more
A man from Eagle River was sentenced on Tuesday in Gogebic County Court after pleading guilty to delivery of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house. In December of last year, the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team starting investigation Justin James O’Dell with the help of a confidential informant. GIANT was able to make purchases of … Read more
Bayfield has a new chief judge in the 10th Judicial District. The Wisconsin Supreme Court appointed Bayfield Circuit Court Judge John P. Anderson to the position. The 10th Judicial District is made up of 14 counties, including Ashland, Bayfield and Iron. Anderson has served as deputy chief judge since 2018, and Douglas County Circuit Court … Read more