Enbridge, along with partner, Lumberjack RC&D has announced that $350,000 in grant funding has been awarded to several projects in Bayfield County through the Eco Footprint Grant program. The AshlandDailyPress reports the Lake Superior Watershed Project, the Mackey Wetland Enhancement Project and the Iron River Community Forest will all receive part of that money. The … Read more
Although there were no contested races in this past election, there are new faces on the Vilas County Board. TheLakelandTimes reports Jerry Burkett was re-elected as board chairman and Carolyn Ritter was re-elected as vice-chair and Dan Kramer as second vice-chair. The new faces include Jacob Postuchow, Thomas Petrusky, Art Kunde, and Joseph Laux, who … Read more
The Wakefield Post of the Michigan State Police are gathering new and used purses or bags filled with comfort items, to be donated to the DOVE Shelter and then given to survivors of physical and sexual abuse. Items to fill the purses will also be gratefully accepted. Donations for Purses with Purpose are being accepted … Read more
Spring is in the air and with the change in seasons comes the opportunity to do some housecleaning! The 21st Annual Spring Clean-Up Days in Ironwood are scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. Residents can bring unwanted items to dispose of free of charge. The drop-off location will be behind the Ironwood Public … Read more
The National Forest Service has received $2 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will fund projects in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, aimed at improving watershed health and increasing infrastructure flood resistance. Projects will be located in Vilas, Florence and Forest counties, with much of the funding going towards the Brule River Headwater … Read more
New members of the Iron County Board of Supervisors took their oaths of office last week. TheDailyGlobe reports new members include Mario Loreti of District 2, Hurley Ward 2; Roxanne Lutgen of District 13, Mercer Ward 3; Doug Swartz of District 7, Kimball; and Paul Mullard of District 1, Hurley, Ward 1. Rick Boes of … Read more
The Northland College Board of Trustees in an announcement has said it will try and save the school by tightening its belt. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Chairman Ted Bristol said in the announcement the board is working to reduce the deficit, realign the college and create a viable path forward. The faculty council has approved a proposal … Read more
The City of Ironwood has received $11.4 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Economically Disadvantaged and Small Disadvantaged Communities program to finish work on the $22 million water pump station project. The filtration system is the second part of a two-phase project to build a new pump station that … Read more
There’s still plenty of time to join the Ashland Parks and Rec Department in celebrating Earth Day all month longs. Interested residents or groups are invited to sign up to participate n the Keep Ashland Clean Challenge by choosing areas of the city, or specific parks and give them some attention. They can choose the … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that access to Cisco Lake in Gogebic County will be closed for repairs of the next few weeks. Planks in the launch area have shifted due to the ice and frost from the winter. The site will be closed until spring weight restrictions for area roadways are … Read more