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News NewsSuspected Arson Fire in Northern Bayfield County May 14, 2024 by News Staff An investigation into a house fire in Russell in Bayfield County continues. Monday morning, local law enforcement and fire service were called to a house at 33905 Highway 13 in Russell. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Sheriff Tony Williams said no one was in the cabin used for hunting when the fire started. No one was injured. Arson … Read more Categories Uncategorized Wisconsin Public Service Commission Says Water Rates in Ashland Must Increase May 14, 2024 by News Staff Ashland residents may soon see a surprisingly large increase in their water bills. TheDailyPress reports last year the city requested a rate increase of 39% over a two year period. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission responded, saying that the increase needs to be around 52%. The city countered with a 44.4% increase. Public Works Director … Read more Categories Uncategorized U.P. Non-Profit Has New Leadership May 13, 2024 by News Staff The Gogebic Range Health Foundation has a new executive director. The foundation is a non-profit dedicated to advancing health outcomes across the Gogebic Range. According to TheDailyGlobe, Kassi Huotari is an area native who served as business manager of the Bessemer Area School District, where she oversaw operations, transportation and human resources, and was actively … Read more Categories Uncategorized Water Mains in NW Part of Ironwood to Be Replaced Soon May 13, 2024 by News Staff The city of Ironwood has received a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Water and Sewer Department Supervisor Bob Tervonen said the $11 million grant will allow the replacement of almost three miles of, in many cases, 100 year old, lead water lines in the northwest part of the city. … Read more Categories Uncategorized Wakefield Post of Michigan State Police Host Memorial May 12, 2024 by News Staff A memorial service for fallen peace officers from the U.P. is being held at Gogebic Community College on Wednesday at 11 am at GCC’s Lindquist Center.. The service will feature a roll call of fallen officers, laying of a wreath and the blowing of Taps. There will be also be a keynote speech by Art … Read more Categories Uncategorized Michigan Lawmakers Working to Lower Entry Age for State Education Program May 12, 2024 by News Staff The Michigan Reconnect Program has announced that lawmakers are working to make the program available to students who are 18 years old. Currently, a person must be at least 21 or older in order to qualify for the program. Allowing 18-year-olds to start the program would allow them to begin vocational training or community college … Read more Categories Uncategorized Ashland Women Protest Circus Treatment of Animals May 9, 2024 by News Staff The Carden International Circus was in Ashland on Monday night, and while aerial acrobats, jugglers and motorcycle daredevils performed inside the Bay Area Civic Center, two local women were outside protesting the circus and its treatment of the animals in the show, in particular, the elephant. TheAshlandDailyPress reports that PETA says Carden has repeatedly violated … Read more Categories Uncategorized Roadwork to Begin in Several Parts of Ontonagon County May 9, 2024 by News Staff Several road projects in the U.P. begin this month. Roughly 20 miles of M-28 from west of M-64 to US-45 in Ontonagon County will be resurfaced. Work starts next Wednesday and should finish by the end of September. The Michigan Department of Transportation is updating traffic signals at the US-2/M-189 intersection in Iron River on … Read more Categories Uncategorized Grand Opening of Newest Bike Trails At Miner’s Heritage Park May 8, 2024 by News Staff There was a good crowd at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bonnie Street Trailhead on Friday. The new addition to Miner’s Heritage Park is comprised of 10 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. TheDailyGlobe said bikers, anxious to be the first on the trails were treated to brief grand opening comments from the president … Read more Categories Uncategorized The Gogebic County Fair is On and Preparations Are Underway May 8, 2024 by News Staff The Gogebic County Fair Board met earlier this week, and discussed funding and what needs to get done to put on the fair this year. TheDailyGlobe reports the fair is just three months away and former fair coordinator Marlene Saari presented the board with a list of some 50 responsibilities that have to be covered … Read more Categories Uncategorized Older posts Page 1 Page 2 … Page 178 Next → © 2024 News • Built...