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Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center closed to public from June 3 through June 29
The David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center near Ashland will be closed to the public from June 3-June 29. During this time, the Center parking lot and entrance drive will be re-paved. “We are all excited to see this project completed.This will greatly improve our visitor experience and service,” said USDA Forest Service Visitor Center Director Lauren Romstad in a news release. The Aldo Leopold Trail system remains...
Ashland Rotary essay contest winners announced
A record number of essays were submitted for the Ashland Rotary Club’s Four-Way Essay contest. After careful review, the winners have been announced. Ashland English teachers Megan Robertson, Nathan Bean and Katie Kacvinsky worked with students on their essay. A record 30 essays were submitted using a pre-determined rubric. Kennedy Houle’s essay titled “Judgment” scored the highest. Hannah Bochler and Abby Kastern tied for second place. For the contest, students...
Angela Stroud to launch campaign for 73rd district Friday
Angela Stroud is running to be the first representative in the newly drawn 73rd Assembly District. The official campaign launch will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at StageNorth in Washburn. Retired Representative Beth Meyers and Senator Janet Bewley will introduce Stroud to the Chequamegon Bay. Stroud says that the new 73rd, which runs from Superior to Bad River, and extends just south of Highway 2, will allow the...
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