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Nicoletti pleads guilty
Bayfield County woman has pleaded guilty to charges of physically abusing a teenage boy and falsely imprisoning him. Brianne Nicoletti, now 35, was convicted with child abuse-intentionally causing great bodily harm, neglecting a child (consequence is great bodily harm), causing harm to a child and false imprisonment. Six additional charges involving reckless endangerment, neglect, abuse, and false imprisonment were dismissed but read onto the record. The charges carry a maximum...
Smooth sailing
Hosted by the Wayzata Yacht Club (WYC), the Bayfield Race Week Apostle Island Series (AIS) ended on July 5 with sailors from across the country battling for titles in A-Fleet, B-Fleet, C-Fleet, D-Fleet and E-Fleet events. Results of top five finishers from each: Name Boat Name Club A-Fleet1. Terry Anderson Windwalker Duluth Yacht Club (DYC) ...
Pet of the week
Lonnie is a charming, and easy going guy! Lonnie gets along great with other cats! This gentle guy has a relaxed and calm demeanor, making him a great companion for those who want an affectionate pet. Pet of the Week highlights an animal available at the Chequamegon Humane Association. To learn more about CHA or view other pets available, visit chaadopt.org.
Race to success
Steering around torrential rains which took place just across the Chequamegon Bay, winners from the July 6 ABC Raceways Six Cylinder Slam races sponsored by Safari Tavern were the following: Modified’s: Andrew Mackey Midwest Modified: David Simpson Super Stock’s: Steve Stuart ...
Bayfield County sheriff’s report
6/28 Caller reports there is someone at a campground in Drummond threatening to smash out windows on a truck. Caller in Bayfield reports his credit card was stolen and charges worth $1,500 were made. Caller in Iron River reports there is a fire on Highway B heading into Oulu. ...
Childhood summer
Thousands and thousands of tall grass stems nod in unison. The summer breeze had asked a question. I watch the rippling of affirmative nods from timothy and brome, but I know not the question nor the answer. Not yet. The bobolink rises and sinks as its four toes clutch a stem of smooth brome. From weight and wind, the bird bends with the grass blade as if to form a question mark. A question mark in black and white. I lift my gaze to the...
2024 Sports Hollow Summer Trap League
The big winner on July 5 was ace marksman Matt Hypponen, who remained atop the individual standings and continued a string of super shooting by once again firing a clean 25 on the range. Individual StandingsShooter Total Avg Rounds Straights Team MATT HYOPPONEN 242 24.20 10 5 SCARED HITLESS J.J. GREGERSON 241 24.10 10 6...
Pet of the week
Meet Lucy. If you like sweet and spicy cats, I’m the one for you! When I arrived at the rescue this spring, I was glad to have my spay surgery as I had been in and out of estrus for several months which was making me stressed out. As a result, I don’t really like other cats and am looking for a home where I can be a solo cat. I love to follow the volunteers around and help them do chores. And when I’m not doing that, I like to chase toys or grab a few pets. Come meet me! Pet of the Week highlights an animal available at the Helping PAWS shelter in Washburn. To learn more about PAWS or view other pets available, visit helpingpawswi.org.
Horses to be returned to owner accused of abusing them
Horses seized from a property owner accused of mistreating the animals will be returned. Over the past several months, the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Bayfield County humane officer, have investigated a complaint regarding suspected neglect of several horses in the town of Bell. Authorities gathered evidence to further investigate the conditions and treatment of the horses at the site. More than 15 horses were eventually seized,...
Former Cardinal flies to Olympics
From the South Shore Cardinals girls basketball team, to becoming the leading scorer in State of Wisconsin' girls basketball history, to being honored as the 2019 NCAA Division 1 Naismith women's basketball player of the year, to currently playing for the WNBA Las Vegas Aces, the Bay Area's own Megan Gustafson now adds Olympian to her list of accomplishments as she joins the Spanish Olympic Team after leading the squad in scoring and rebounding during qualifying tournaments. Spain will be part of the elite 12...
Local drive continues
Golfers in the Bay Area and beyond don’t need to be reminded that July 13-14 is the heralded Shortstop Golf Championship tournament, teeing off for its eightieth year, at which the Chequamegon Bay Golf Club will welcome over 190 golfers. Nor will the CBGC’s hosting of a tenth annual Ashland Ford Chrysler Northland College Golf Classic on July 25 swing past many. But before any scores are recorded, two familiar Bay Area athletes — Northland College graduates and former LumberJacks student-athletes George Butvilas and Jordan Brennan (also an Ashland native) — will have already spent loads of time making sure...
Could Apostle Island be a national park?
BAYFIELD — An effort by Rep. Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin’s District 7 Congressman, to change the status of Lake Superior’s Apostle Island National Lakeshore into a national park is gaining traction. Tiffany recently notified the Bayfield County Board of his proposal, stating a representative from his office would like to make a presentation to the county’s Executive Committee on July 11. The Apostle Island National Lakeshore became a reality in 1970, joining other waters, both seaside and lakeshores, with the same designation. These protected areas were...
No breezy start
Some 40 teams registered to compete in the annual Bayfield Race Week sailing regatta from July 1-5. Though the wind was brisk at times, some teams were caught waiting for the whip needed to enter the fray.Hosted by the Wayzata Yacht Club, the race has become the centerpiece of the Apostle Island Station season featuring a week long festival of sailing and music on the South Shore of Lake Superior. Every year the event attracts boats and crews all points of the compass, including fleets from Canada, Florida, Duluth, and the Twin Cities. Results from the 2024 event have yet to be posted and will appear in the Ashland Daily Press when available.
Iron City rocks Orioles
The Upper 13 race tightened on June 30 when the scrappy Iron City Miners ground past the Gliddon Orioles 12-8; preventing the Orioles from what would have been a perch atop of the U13. Without playing, the Washburn Sharptails soared into first place, with results from the ...
Chequamegon Bay Golf League standings
This week saw the men’s league D3 duo of Matheus/ Henderson expand their lead over Setzke/Fall by nine, while among couples the Stephensons and Mollanens maintain an extremely tight race. All standings from July 1-2 follow: Men’s LeagueLow rounds for 7/2: Peyton Olson- 34 Jerry Henderson Jr- 35 ...
Rarities appear as summer heats up
Editor’s note: The change in publication schedule meant we hadn’t received Sarah Morris’ column by deadline, so we’re bringing you this one from July 2020. We’ll be back with new columns next week. As the recent weather has made clear, July is here and isn’t being bashful about it. As we get further into the summer, bird-watching opportunities taper off as avian couples finish raising their families and lay off announcing their territories and trying to attract their mates. ...
Sanborn woman claims world record
It’s official. Bridget McCutchen, 23, of Sanborn, has been recognized as the youngest person ever to circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle. The Guinness Book of World Records certified her accomplishment after she arrived back home last November. “I’m very excited,” she said in a video on Facebook she posted after receiving the news. “It’s been a long time coming.” ...
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