The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has temporarily closed a boat launch at Lake Gogebic State Park. Crews based out of the DNR’s Parks and Rec field division in Baraga will be replacing a culvert through the 9th. Access to the lake can still be found from the Bergland Dock, about 12 miles north of … Read more
At this past Tuesday’s budget workshop, the Iron County Board of Supervisors worked on Phase 2 of the county’s budget reform. TheDailyGlobe reports rew vice-chairman Kurt Wolff said that even though the 2024 budget was balanced on paper, there is still a budget shortfall of about $1.2 million dollars, due in part to the missed … Read more
The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Deparment has announced that ATV/UTV trails are now officially open along with the trails in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. TheAshlandDailyPress reports trails are in spring condition and crews are working on maintenance. Forestry and Parks cautions riders to be aware of trail conditions and their surroundings, ride with … Read more
A request by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad that would have given his business access across town land to build a beer garden, despite the fact that the town would not give permission has been denied by a federal court judge. TheLakelandtimes reports Bangstad’s request for an injunction against the town is due, in … Read more
An Ashland County man is facing sexual assault charges. Jeffrey M. Hanson, of Clam Lake, is accused of sexually assaulting a young relative earlier in the month in Gordon. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Hanson is facing second-degree sexual assault charges and charges of causing a child aged 13-18 to view the act. Court documents state Hanson overpowered … Read more
The team of firefighters with the Phelps fire department who helped rescue a fisherman who went through the ice on South Twin Lake in early March are now going to receive special recognition. Passerby fishemen noticed the man stranded in the water just 50 yards from shore, and when they couldn’t reach him, they called … Read more
The City of Bessemer is getting close to wrapping up water and sanitary system work thats been ongoing for the last 3 years. TheDailyGlobe reports the work included replacement of more than 8 miles of water main, 6 miles of sanitary sewer, 1.25 miles of storm sewer and 115 lead impacted service replacements, as well … Read more
More details connected to the motorcycle accident on Sunday in Sanborn have been released. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Mathew Dewar, 28, of Saxon remains in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car driven by Linda Stone, 74, of Odanah. Stone was turning left onto Maple Street from the eastbound lane of … Read more
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstads legal issues continue. According to TheAshlandDaily press, Bangstad failed to appear in court to turn over financial records and answer questions regarding his finances as part of the defamation case in which he was found culpable. Gregg Walker’s lawyer has now filed a complaint for forfeitures involving the allegations … Read more
At the meeting of the Ironwood School Board earlier in the week, Superintendent Travis Powell announced his resignation. TheDailyGlobe reports Powell told the board he has been offered a position with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District as a director of instructional services. Powell continue with the district through the end of June, while the board … Read more