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New mural located inside Ashland Walmart highlights local landmarks
Shoppers at Walmart may have noticed a new splash of color. A new mural has been installed inside the grocery entrance as part of the store’s ongoing renovation. The artist behind the mural is Amelia Kaiser, who recently moved to the Minnesota north woods from the Pacific Northwest. Kaiser was selected from a pool of artists and given just 10 days to come up with a design and create the mural. Making it more challenging, she said, was that it couldn’t be in the style...
The H Window Company acquires local business
The H Window Company in Ashland acquired the Larson-Juhl’s Ashland facility earlier this month. This partnership will enable H Window to expand operations, increase quality, and maintain careers in the Ashland community, according to news release from the company. All 15 of Larson Juhl’s Ashland employees will become H Window employees. H Window will continue to operate from its current facility and plans to integrate some processes over to the...
Bayfield County Sheriff's Report
4/19 Caller reports there is a deer with a broken leg stuck in a fence on Airport Road in Iron River between his and his neighbor’s property . Caller on Ski Hill Road in Bayfield said there is someone living in a shack on their parents’ property. Caller reports they are afraid of the subject because he is unstable. ...
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. ...
Volunteer Sandra Nutt Sheds Light on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland
ASHLAND, WI. — April is National Volunteer Month, and community members like Sandra Nutt are busy preparing for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland. Sandra is a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. She has helped put on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years.
Laker girls defeat Mellen
SHELL LAKE — In Lakeland West Conference softball, the Shell Lake Lakers took a pair from Mellen on Thursday, April 25. Shell Lake 11, Mellen 6 In game one, Maddie Melton pitched a complete game win, striking out 14 Mellen batters. Melton had control of her fastball and change up all game. “Maddie pitched an...
MMIR event coming up in Ashland on Sunday
Advocates are focused on saying no more, to the serious issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Folks made awareness pins, shaped like red dresses, at the Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library back on April 13th. They’ll be handed out to those who attend the event on Sunday, May 5th. Caravans...
George's Goats for Grammas run-walk held in Cable
The George’s Goats for Grandmas memorial benefit run-walk was held in Cable Saturday April 27, with approximately 124 participants in the 2K, 5K and 5-mile races. The weather was cool and cloudy with light rain. Event coordinator Jim Anderson said “We should be able to provide the orphanage in Kisii $9,000 for a trade school, which will give these orphans some direction after high school, when they will be on...
Forest Lodge Library seeks to expand
The Forest Lodge Library is writing the next chapter of its history. The library in Cable wants to relocate its “Book House” to make room for an expansion project set to begin next year. Earlier this month, the library’s board of trustees approved an offer to relocate the small cabin next to the library that has been in Cable since the early 20th century. Before the library started using the...
Pet of the week
Hi everyone, I’m Cuddles. I recently found myself back at the rescue after my owner came on hard times. I had a bit of an adjustment period as I don’t like other cats and this place has a lot of cat smells. I also had to get used to some new people caring for me. Once you earn my trust, I’ll show you my friendly, snuggly side. If you are looking for a solo cat for companionship, I’m your gal. I can’t wait to get out of here! Pet of the Week highlights an animal available at the Helping PAWS shelter in Washburn. To learn more about PAWS or view other pets available, visit helpingpawswi.org.
ATV/UTV Trails opening in May in Bayfield County
Bayfield County ATV/UTV trails officially open May 1, along with the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest trails. This rescinds the closure order issued earlier this year. Trails are in spring condition, and maintenance crews are actively working on them. As a result, the Bayfield County forestry and tourism departments encourage riders to be aware of their surroundings, ride with caution and report any hazardous trees or other trail issues to the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department at (715) 373-6114 or forestry@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. Riders must stay on the designated trails and routes and follow the trail signs. New trail maps are available and can be found at area businesses and local chambers of commerce. They can also be viewed at travelbayfieldcounty.com/atvtrails. Off-roading enthusiasts can also view the trail map on the Avenza app.
Motorcyclist remains in critical condition following accident; Names of those involved revealed
The identities of those involved in Sunday’s motorcycle accident have been released. Mathew Dewar, 28, of Saxon sustained serious injuries shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday from an accident involving a collision with a car in the town of Sanborn. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said Dewar was traveling westbound on Highway 2 when Linda Stone, 74, of Odanah, operating a Toyota Corolla heading eastbound attempted to turn left onto Maple Street. That put Dewar in the path of the motorcyclist. Dewar remains in the hospital in critical condition, while Stone is home recovering from injuries, according to the release. The accident remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Copper Falls State Park to host ‘Spruce up summer’ event
Volunteers are needed for “Work, Play, Earth Day” at Copper Falls State Park in Mellen on May 4 to help kick off the visitor season. Folks of all ages and abilities can help park staff with tasks needed to help spruce up the park. Volunteers can sign up to choose for various light maintenance work like painting, raking, windfall pickup, tree planting and cleaning up the historic structures at the...
Canes baseball sweeps Tigers, holds down first place
The Hayward Hurricanes baseball team swept a doubleheader from the Northwestern Tigers Friday April 26 at Iron River to maintain their hold on first place in the Heart O’ North Conference. The Canes entered this week with a record of 9-1 in the conference and were 11-2 overall. The Canes topped the Tigers 8-3 in last Friday’s first game at Iron River. Starting pitcher Nate Harrison threw five innings to...
EAA Chapter 631 hopes interest in aviation soars with free airplane rides
Want to give someone their first flight? There are opportunities this summer in northern Wisconsin. Experimental Aircraft Chapter 631 serves a seven-county area including Bayfield, Washburn, Sawyer, Polk, Barron, Rusk and Chippewa counties. While many EAA chapters offer one or two free airplane rides to youths ages 8-17 each summer through the Young Eagles program, Chapter 631 offers free airplane rides throughout the warmer months. The 2024 schedule of Young...
Mayo Clinic sells land containing Washburn Community Garden to real estate developer
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Mayo Clinic Health System has sold the land that includes the Washburn Community Gardens. A Mayo official said Friday that Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions officially bought the parcels along 10th Street between Division and Ferry Street last week.
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash in Wisconsin
SANBORN, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say one man suffered serious injuries Sunday afternoon following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in northern Wisconsin. According to a release from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel from the City of Ashland, the Bad River Fire Department, and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office responded at 2:24 p.m. for multiple calls about a crash at the intersection of US Highway 2 and Maple Street in the Township of Sanborn.
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...
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