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Man arrested for intent to deliver after being found with over 100 grams of fentanyl
ASHLAND, Wis. - A man in Ashland was arrested after being found with over 100 grams of fentanyl. 56-year-old Charles Mathus of Chicago was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver dangerous drugs. The estimated street value of the fentanyl found is $50,000. Mathus was taken into custody...
Engines still idling
The green flag has yet to fly to kick off a 60th season of ABC Raceway events with uncooperative weather delaying the races. The Saturday night series will now try to kick off with the first night of the FastLane Motorsports Northland Super Stock Series on Saturday, June 1, presented by the NAPA Auto Parts Stores of Ashland and Washburn. The Super Stock Series includes stops on nine nights over the next three weekends at eight different tracks in northwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Minnesota. ABC is offering an unprecedented purse including $4,000 for the winner and four-figure paychecks to each...
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...
Paving crew member helps put out fire
Quick thought helped keep a house fire from destroying a home this week. A crew member repaving MacArthur Avenue in Ashland is credited for calling in a fire Wednesday afternoon and helping put out the flames. The unidentified crew member saw the flames at 622 MacArthur Avenue in Ashland and reported the fire at around 2:40 p.m., Ashland Fire Chief Stuart Matthias said. No one was home at the time,...
Garden Talk: Bayfield in Bloom 2024
We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield. This year we have four gardening experts from the area sharing their expertise. From orchids to perennials to vegetables – our two experts will answer your questions. With us are Erica Hannickel, master gardener and a Professor of environmental history at Northland College. And Bruce Spagenberg UW Extension Horticulture Educator for Iron County.
Bayfield Summer Concerts: Classical Bayfield Concert series awarded four grants
Bayfield, Wis. (May 31, 2024) – Thanks to four grants Bayfield Summer Concerts (BSC) announces another exciting season. The Wisconsin Arts Board and Chequamegon Bay Arts Council awarded a grant of $3,000 to support the entire series. The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) Human Rights Fund awarded $2000...
Drummond teenage dancer set to return to national competition
Thirteen year-old Emma Nelson Ludzack is not afraid of competing against dancers much older than her. After all, she’s beaten them before. The Drummond dancer overcame a wardrobe malfunction to take first place in multiple dance categories at the 2023 Dance Vision National Championship, where she competed against teenagers and adults alike. Now Emma‘s preparing to do it all again, but needs to raise money to be able to go...
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...
Ashland High School student fails to appear in court for sentencing
A warrant has been issued for an Ashland High School student who failed to appear in court Tuesday for a plea hearing and sentencing on charges of possession of THC and possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. Authorities say Brady Ludwikoski, 18, of Ashland, brought a knife, marijuana and drug paraphernalia onto school grounds in September. His attorney, Catherine Chevailer, said she didn’t know where Ludwikoski was Tuesday. She was unable to get a hold of him prior to his court date because...
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...
North End Trail Run held at Cable
The North End Ski Club in Cable presented their sixth annual North End Trail Run-Walk on Saturday, May 25. Low-key and low-frills, the Trail Run-Walk was a community building event and an opportunity to experience and enjoy the local trails. All courses utilized the CAMBA Ojibwe single-track bike trail and segments of the North End Ski Trail. The terrain is constantly rolling and varied with a few sustained hills. ...
Two Hayward residents face more than 40 charges connected to series of burglaries
Two people from Hayward are facing a total of 44 charges of theft, burglary and damage to property in Bayfield County. Authorities say Logan M. Melton, 22, and Melissa Thorp, 37, who live together, stole two cars, a boat, firearms, an ATV, bikes and other items as part of a string of burglaries between March and July 2023. Residences, garages and storage units in the Drummond and Cable area were targeted. ...
Bayfield County sheriff’s report
5/24 Caller reports a red vehicle passing other vehicles in no passing zones on Highway 2 in Iron River. Caller reports a child riding a bike on Highway near a bar in Ashland by himself. The caller reports the child stopped at house and asked how to get to Bayfield. Caller reports she hit a...
Ashland Through History
1884 An Editorial appeared in the Daily Press against the use of “fireworks” in a lumber town. we must prevent the possibility of fires. 1904 Mose Cohen was found not guilty of keeping his clothing store open last Sunday in violation of the Sunday law. ...
Pet of the week
Meet Randy, a poor boy who has clearly been put through the wringer and is coming to us in extremely poor condition. He’s severely underweight, covered in ticks, scabs, and lacerations, and was found as a stray so we have limited information about his past. However, it’s clear that someone must have loved him at some point because he knows a couple of commands. He seems to get along with dogs, but cannot be placed in a home with cats or small animals, and it’s likely that he would do best in a home with children over the age of...
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