Additional charges have been filed against the Ashland man accused of shooting two other men outside the Stagecoach Bar and Grill last weekend. TheDailyPress reports that a search of Monkelien’s home prompted the new charges including felony possession of psilocybin mushrooms with intent to deliver, felony maintaining a dwelling for purposes of drug-trafficking, possession of … Read more
A Go-Fund Me page has been set up for the two men shot and killed in Ashland on Saturday. Manuel and Luis Garcia were visiting a third brother, Ricardo, who lives in Ashland and works at La Monarca Taqueria there. Manuel’s wife still lives in Ashland. The Garcia family is trying to raise the money … Read more
Four Vilas County towns have banded together on a project that has created an EMS District to help serve and protect their communities. TheNewsReviewReports the project started almost two years ago and is almost near completion. Manitowish Waters, Presque Isle, Winchester and Boulder Junction all joined in talks as to what each community needed and … Read more
The Mercer Board of Supervisors will continue on with an empty seat on the board. TheDailyGlobe reports that Board Chairman Joseph Pinardi said he has no plans to appoint someone to act as interim representative for Ward 11, now that John Sendra has passed. Pinard says the election is so close that its best for … Read more
In light of the disastrous fire at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds at the end of September, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted at their meeting last week to cancel next year’s county fair. TheDailyGlobe reports the vote and cancellation comes 10 months before the event and after the fire that destroyed buildings on the … Read more
Late last week, the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Council demolished the resale shop run by the Community Presbyterian Church after it was discovered that the area was a burial ground. According to WXPR, investigations after a sinkhole formed in the church parking lot. Ground penetrating radar was used and found multiple graves. The church, founded … Read more
The city of Wakefield will conduct a public accuracy test of the voting system prior to the November election. The test will be conducted on the 26th at 9 a.m. at the Wakefield Municipal Building on Sunday Lake Street. The city is also looking for residents interested in serving as election inspectors. Training will be … Read more
Nathan “Freddie” Monkelien (mahn-kyel-leen) of Ashland is in custody in connection with the two recent shootings in Ashland. Judge Kelly McKnight in Ashland County Circuit Court ordered Monkelien to be held on $1 million bond. TheDailyPress reports that Monkelien stated through his attorney that the two men shot were trying to rob him. The Special … Read more
At a listening session hosted by the city of Ashland late last week, about a dozen residents shared how they felt about the proposed renovation of the Vaughn Public Library. TheDailyPress reports the session was hosted by the city to gauge interest in raising taxes to help pay for those renovations. Although the majority who … Read more
Ashland officials have adopted a county ordinance that will allow someone who violates pandemic guidelines to be fined. TheDailyPress reports anyone who violated rules meant to stop the spread of disease during an epidemic or pandemic can be fined after being given a written citation. The fine could be anywhere up to $500 for each … Read more