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Butternut School awarded $22K fab lab grant
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced April 30 that Butternut School District was awarded a $22,000 state grant to fund a fabrication laboratory (fab lab), to teach essential skills for 21st century learning in a global economy. “Having been deeply involved with the implementation of a cutting-edge Fab Lab in a previous school district, I can attest to the fact that the opportunities provided through this grant program will be an absolute game-changer for our students, staff members, and community,” said Butternut School District...
Northland College’s women’s soccer & women’s basketball coaches step down
In the wake of learning of Northland College’s uncertain future, two head coaches have stepped down. Aaron Blanchard is leaving his post as Northland’s head women’s soccer coach, while Ben Kluzak resigned as their head women’s basketball coach. Kluzak took over the program in 2023. Former...
Rails defeat Ashland; Shell Lake, Northwood/Solon Springs get wins
SPOONER — The Spooner Rails picked up a big Heart O’ North Conference victory in a close game on Monday, May 6, as they hosted the Ashland Oredockers. The Rails played hard, edging Ashland 3-2 to earn the victory. The win kept Spooner in third place in the tough HON Conference with a record of 8-5. Coach Josh Villella and the Rails are currently 11-6 in all games this season. ...
March for Northland recruits continues
With strategic initiatives now underway to restore Northland College’s financial footing and set a new academic direction, a lens may reasonably be pointed towards Northland LumberJills and LumberJacks athletic programs — many of which have struggled in recent years to climb up from the bottom of UMAC standings. The cost to offer sports at small colleges and universities appears clear and consistent, and it’s perhaps natural to view sports as an exceptional expense when an institution is struggling with finances. Overlooked, however, may be the...
Ashland through history
1894 New federal building completed, will house the U.S Post Office with John T. Kingston as Postmaster. 1924 Legion Auxiliary workers sold over 8,000 Poppies in one day. A large percentage of the funds raised will be used for relief work in Ashland. ...
Rolling to the start
Now in its 60th season ABC Raceway, under the direction of the Ashland-Bayfield County Racing Association, will fire up again on May 18. With contributions from board member and race announcer Nick Gima, look for weekly results and upcoming race information in the Ashland Daily Press. Photos will be contributed whenever possible by Ashland’s Jason Van Horn, a 2021 AHS graduate who is a digital content producer with expertise in race photography. Fans are also encouraged to submit their own photos with permission to use to Paul Barnes at pressnews@ashlanddailypress.net. Photos used will be credited to the photographer, and may...
NMU hosts career day for UP high school students
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Northern Michigan University is again giving high school students exposure to endless possibilities for future career opportunities. NMU partnered with Michigan Works Wednesday to host a career day at the Northern Center for over 600 U.P. high school sophomores and juniors from Alger, Baraga, Dickinson, Gogebic and Marquette counties. NMU staff said there were over 75 employees in every job field including the trades and the armed forces. Marquette Senior High School Sophomore Bodi Bennett said he is excited to see what career path will interest him.
Baseball Recap: Forbush takes down Pine Lake Prep in a playoff battle
With a playoff game on the line, Forbush rose to the challenge on Friday. They skirted past the Pine Lake Prep Pride 3-2. The victory was nothing new for Forbush as they're now sitting on 18 straight. Gavin Maines made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on...
MI Clean Water grants to help UP communities upgrade water infrastructure
LANSING, MI— Seven Upper Peninsula municipalities have received state grants to upgrade water infrastructure. Ironwood has been given a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant of $11,021,000. It will be used to replace about 15,300 feet of water main and associated lead and galvanized water service lines in the northwest portion of the city. Another 40 lead service lines will be replaced throughout Ironwood.
Ben Kluzak Resigns as Head Coach of Northland College Women’s Basketball Team
ASHLAND, Wis.- Ben Kluzak has stepped down after just one season as the head coach of the Northland College women’s basketball team. This was Kluzak’s 2nd stint in Ashland after previously being a men’s assistant back in the 2021-2022 season. In his lone season, the Lumberjills failed...
Maroons split Saturday double feature
HANNAHVILLE — The Menominee High School baseball team split a twinbill against North Central and Ironwood on Saturday. The Maroons got the better of North Central 9-6 but were unable to sustain their momentum against Ironwood, as the Red Devils hammered Menominee 10-2 in the nightcap. Menominee overcame a three-run deficit against the Jets, with a sacrifice fly by Gable Buck making it a 3-1 game in the top of...
North Lakeland Discovery Center is helping people connect with nature
MANITOWISH WATERS, Wis. (WJFW) - Here in the Northwoods, we are surrounded by nature, and one local organization is making sure we stay connected to the wildlife around us. The North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters was originally the Youth Conservation Corps from 1966 to around the 1990s. Naturalist of the Discovery Center, Jenna Richardson, said that in 1996, the Manitowish Waters community banded together to create the nonprofit organization they are today.
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...
Up North: Power Wheelchair Soccer looking to score Northland participants
Power chair soccer is a rapidly growing sport all over the world, and Northland Adaptive Recreation has allowed those interested to try it out for a few years now. Northland Adaptive Recreation has run a power chair soccer program since 1979, but after COVID-19, has struggled to find players. Right...
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