Author: Jesse Baroka

RHINELANDER – On Friday, a former Oneida County sheriff’s sergeant was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 3 years’ probation for stalking his ex-wife and disorderly conduct. Stetson Grant was found guilty of those two charges during a jury trial back in February. Court records say Grant called his ex-wife as many as a […]

IRONWOOD – Gas prices in Michigan dropped 13 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.49 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 3 cents less than this time last month and 53 cents less than this time last year.  Most expensive gas prices in Michigan are in […]

MARQUETTE – An Ontonagon County athlete is heading to the NFL.  Former Northern Michigan Offensive lineman Jake Witt was drafted on Saturday in the 7th round by the Indianapolis Colts at pick number 236. Witt was a standout athlete at Ewen Trout-Creek as a basketball player where he scored more than 1,000 points in basketball […]

WAKEFIELD – The Boil Advisory remains in effect in Wakefield.  This boil water notice will remain in effect until results from the sampling verify that the water is safe to drink.   The boil notice includes customers of the Gogebic Range Water Authority, including Bessemer Township, Ironwood Township and Wakefield Township.  Water customers are advised to […]

ASHLAND – Former Ashland County Jail Administrator’s Firing Ruled Warranted. An appeal and the possibility of bringing a legal suit against the county are what could be in store for the former Ashland County Jail Administrator Kim Lavasseur, now that her termination has been held up by an impartial county officer. The Ashland Daily Press […]

N. Wisc / U.P. – Patients, visitors and staff will no longer be required to wear masks in most situations across all Aspirus Health facilities starting Monday.  Masks will be made available for any patients and visitors who choose to wear them. Masks will also continue to be worn by Aspirus staff.  Aspirus is also […]

ASHLAND – Former Homeless Shelter in Ashland Gets New Life. A shelter that’s sat empty in Ashland has been awarded funding to renovate it and convert the building into temporary housing. The Ashland Daily Press reports that City Administrator Brant Kucera said the development is meant to help tenants move between crisis housing and a […]

IRONWOOD – Tuition rates were approved at the regular monthly meeting of the Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees.  For the 2023-2024 academic year, tuition for students living in Gogebic County will see a slight increase of $4 per credit hour to $138, out of district and Wisconsin reciprocity areas will increase by $6 per […]

IRONWOOD – Denver Air Will Continue as the Areas Essential Air Service Provider. At a special meeting of the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board earlier in the week, the board voted unanimously to continue to have Denver Air act as the area’s Essential Air Service for the region. A motion to approve the airline was put […]