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
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
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
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
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
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
The vice-president of the Lac du Flambeau tribal council has sent a response to a proposal submitted by the town regarding the dispute over expired easements. The meat of the proposal is that the town grants the tribe a permit for right of way for the installation of broadband fiber optic cable for two town … Read more
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
During the meeting of the Iron County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, the board approved funding for the purchase of a stage for the fairgrounds located in Saxon. TheDailyGlobe reports that Fair Board Secretary Cortney Ofstad told the board that the rental of stages over the last few years has cost about $16,000. The board … Read more
A home in Ashland was saved from fire on Wednesday thanks to the quick thinking of a road crew member working nearby. TheDailyPress reports the unidentified man called in the fire in the 600 block of MacArthur and then grabbed a hose to battle the blaze until firefighters arrived. There was no one home when … Read more