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56-inch musky caught by Ashland resident
GREEN BAY — When Ashland resident and Mark Mackey’s brother called inviting him to come over to the Peshtigo River for some walleye fishing, he didn’t hesitate. “Bob said, ‘Now’s the time, brother.’ He’s been telling me about the 30-plus-inch walleyes he’s been catching for a few years now and sent a few pictures my way, too, so it didn’t take much to convince me to make the trip,” said Mackey. ...
Pet of the week
Meet Amy Rose. She is a new arrival at the Chequamegon Humane Association. She was very shy and under socialized when she first came to the shelter, but really has bloomed meeting all of the new animals and people she sees coming and going everyday. She’s treat motivated and is learning by leaps and bounds. She is eager to find her new home as she’s pretty lonely being by herself every night. She needs a home who is willing to work with her and gain confidence, a leader is what she is looking for. She can be a little overwhelming with some dogs, and should be in a home with confident kids over 13. Pet of the Week highlights an animal available at the Chequamegon Humane Association. To learn more about CHA or view other pets available, visit chaadopt.org.
City by City: Ashland, Iron River, Wisconsin
Ashland, Wis.- The BRICK Ministries Food Shelf is on the move again, only temporarily. According to a post on Facebook, starting May 1 the pantry will be relocated to the United Presbyterian-Congregational Church. That building is on the corner of Vaughn and 3rd Street. Door four will be the new entrance. The relocation is due to the construction at the main facility. The building should be reopened at the end of June. Hours will remain as normal.
Several Bayfield County projects receive funding
Several projects throughout Bayfield County have received grant funding through Enbridge. The company, along with its partner, Lumberjack RC&D, announced on Monday $350,000 in grant funding through the Eco Footprint Grant. In Bayfield County, funding will go towards the Lake Superior Watershed Project, the Mackey Wetland Enhancement Project and the Iron River Community Forest. The...
‘They are stuck in limbo’: Northland College once again delays decision on school’s fate
Northland College in Ashland has once again delayed a decision on the future of the private environmental liberal arts school, frustrating faculty and students who say they’re living in limbo. The Northland Board of Trustees said in a statement to the campus community late Tuesday that the college had...
Northland College Notes
The Northland College LumberJacks baseball team dropped its series final at home against Crown College 5-3 in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play on Sunday, April 21. Next up for the ‘Jacks will be a road trip to North Central on April 28, with a stop at UW-Stout on April 30. The team returns home on May 3 to close out the season against Martin Luther. Results April 20 Lacrosse: Cornell...
A news desert in Douglas County leaves residents without local coverage
Shannon Johnson, owner of Shannon’s Stained Glassery in Superior, Wisconsin, said she has struggled to stay informed on local news in Douglas County. Johnson tries to read the local newspaper, the Superior Telegram, but that presents challenges that drive her to seek her news from other sources. “You have...
Town of Cable bans wake surfing on all lakes
After holding a public hearing, the Town of Cable Board voted unanimously Wednesday April 17 to ban the controversial sport of wake surfing on all lakes within the township. The ordinance states that “no person shall use motorboat hydrofoils, submersible wings, ballast tanks, uneven loading or similar devices or methods which causes a motorboat to operate in a bow high manner or which increases or enhance a motorboat’s wake. This does not prohibit temporary running with bow elevated to reach planing speed or bow elevated...
All about that bling
The Ashland Fieldhouse recently showcased a youth tournament where hundreds of athletes balled and two times more were there to cheer them on. Some teams had sponsors. All were subsidized in some way, of course, to make the trek from as far away as Thunder Bay. Which brings me to high school sports, real money being moved around, and players who have yet to don their caps and gowns from, say, Ashland or Drummond High Schools, profiting from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) while competing at the high school level. ...
Move over for utility and construction workers
As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Xcel Energy reminds drivers to slow down and move over for vehicles and workers on the side of the road — including utility and construction vehicles. Many drivers slow down or move over when approaching an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Unfortunately, the same is not always done for the utility and construction workers repairing our roads and restoring our electric and natural gas service, even though these crews are also putting their lives...
Maintaining a gold standard - A Q&A with Ashland Oredockers girls soccer Head Coach Jonny BeBeau
Fresh off a 2-0 Heart ‘O North Conference win against a strong and emerging Washburn Castle Guards girls soccer team, the still undefeated WIAA D3 eighth ranked Ashland Oredockers appear to be picking up where they left off last spring when the team made it to state for its third time in four seasons. That wildly talented team largely returns with a bevy of seniors who are accustomed to playing in and winning big games, but who also have yet to gain a berth in a state championship game. This season’s ‘Dockers are eager to nudge the needle one more...
GEAR UP FOR MASON DAY 2024
Celebrating unity and tradition: Mason Day 2024 promises a day of fun, community and memorable performances. Mason’s Student Involvement Organization (SIO) invites the community to the biggest event of the school year: Mason Day. Mason’s annual celebration promises a day of excitement, entertainment and community spirit. Scheduled for Friday, April 26, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at lots A & L near the Eagle Bank Arena, Mason Day is a cherished tradition that brings together students from across campus.
Projected starting Big Ten quarterback enters transfer portal
The NCAA spring transfer portal window remains open until April 30 and in a surprising move, Northwestern’s projected starting quarterback Brendan Sullivan announced his intentions to transfer Tuesday. Sullivan appeared in 12 games for the Wildcats over the last two seasons. He threw for 714 yards and six touchdowns...
New rustic road approved south of Mt. Telemark
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have approved a new rustic road designation in the towns of Spider Lake (Sawyer County) and Cable (Bayfield County). The 9.4-mile Rustic Road 125 encompasses the paved Telemark Road south of Highway M in Bayfield County and the gravel Spider Lake Fire Lane between Telemark Road and Highway 00, roughly parallel to the Birkebeiner Trail. I The rustic road curves along hilly, glaciated country through Bayfeld County and Sawyer County Forests. The Namekagon River and a network of trails for mountain biking, cross-country skiing and all-terrain vehicles cross the route. “Local communities nominate these routes to offer something special,” said WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson, “and on behalf of all of us who enjoy a path less traveled, we thank them for their collaboration.”
Natural Connections: Woodcock dating game
Dusk was deepening in the alder brush of the Bibon Swamp as we tiptoed down the gravel road. Robins yakked from the trees and spring peepers yelled from the water much louder than our feet, but still we kept our breath and movement and thoughts as quiet as possible so as not to miss it. “Peent.” I heard it first, since I knew what to expect. I pointed eagerly toward...
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