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Gogebic Community College holds 90th commencement ceremony
IRONWOOD, Mich. (WLUC) - Gogebic Community College (GCC) celebrated its class of 2024 on Friday. Graduates, faculty, friends, and family packed the David G. Lindquist Student and Conference Center Gymnasium for the college’s 90th commencement ceremony. Ian Lewis from the school’s class of 2016 was the graduation speaker. He...
Mosinee Survives Lakeland scare to Move to 19-0
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- The Mosinee Indians faced the toughest battle of their perfect season as Lakeland Union gave them all they could handle but in the end the Indians survived with a 4-3 win to move to 19-0. Mosinee sophomore Ava Busse and Lakeland Junior and Arkansas commit Saylor Timmerman battled through four scoreless innings before Mosinee struck in the fifth. A Taelyn Jirschele single and an Amber Gonzalez RBI ground out gave Mosinee a 2-0 lead.
Housing shortage in the Northwoods continues to drive prices up
It’s no secret that the Northwoods has been submerged in a housing crisis. Diane Aschaker was born and raised in Minocqua. She moved away for work and school, but she always knew she wanted to retire back in her home place- the Northwoods. “When it came time to retire,...
Sarah Barton drives in five runs in second inning to propel Lakeland Union over Rhinelander
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- Lakeland Union hosted Rhinelander in high school girl's softball in the second game between the two rivals this season. In the first game, the T-Birds got the win in Rhinelander, taking down the Hodags 21-0. Now, Rhinelander is looking to steal a win on the road against their conference rival in this Thursday afternoon Great Northern Conference showdown.
The Scoop: A week of epic movement in GCAW Division 2 state poll as Lakeland (Minocqua) moves to No. 1, Edgewood (Madison) exits top 10
The Division 1 and Division 3 portions of the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin state boys golf rankings have become fairly predictable. Waukesha North takes ownership of the No. 1 position every other week in Division 1. Cambridge just stays there each week in Division 3. The Division 2 poll,...
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...
NDG's Porchfest showcases local talent to raise money for women's centre
For its eighth edition, Porchfest NDG is raising money for Women on the Rise, an organization that offers a wide range of services and programs for women in the west-central Montreal neighbourhood. Nadine Collins, the executive director of the group, talks about the importance of creating spaces where groups like hers can meet members of the community.
Road work on WIS 155 in Vilas County to begin in late May
ST. GERMAIN, Wis. - Road work on WIS 155 between WIS 70 and Lake Street in the town of St. Germain and Plum Lake is scheduled to begin on May 20. Governor Evers signed a $3.5 million contract for the road improvements. Pitlik & Wick is the prime contractor for...
Upper Peninsula Peace Officer Memorial to be held May 15 in Ironwood
IRONWOOD, MI— The Michigan State Police, Wakefield Post is holding a memorial service for fallen Upper Peninsula peace officers next week. The service will take place at Gogebic Community College. It will feature a roll call of fallen officers, a laying of the wreath, and a performance of Taps. The event will also include a keynote speech by Art and Tiffany Romans, family of Ironwood native and fallen officer Ervin Romans II.
Honoring the fallen: 2024 Upper Peninsula Peace Officer Memorial
Law enforcement, their families and supporters from across the Upper Peninsula and parts of Wisconsin gathered in Ironwood on Wednesday to remember fallen officers at the 2024 Upper Peninsula Peace Officer Memorial. This is an annual event in honor of National Police Week.
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