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Woman charged with beating, neglecting child set for plea and sentencing
A Bayfield County woman charged with physically abusing a teenage boy has opted to not go to trial. Brianne Nicoletti, 34, agreed to a plea in the case, which involves four counts of false imprisonment, two counts of neglecting a child, and single counts of child abuse — intentionally causing great bodily harm, first degree recklessly endangering safety, causing mental harm to a child and child abuse — intentionally causing harm. She will enter her plea and be sentenced at a hearing July 9. ...
Riding on
Despite the horrendous weather on June 22, over 60 bikers out of the nearly 150 registered braved wet roads, mist and rain to complete five different distance rides in the eighteenth annual Superior Vistas Bike Tour. Covering routes of 13, 19, 34, 40, 52, 70 or 100 miles, the riders would not be deterred from start to finish according to Melissa Martinez, Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce Director, one of the two presenters of the ride along with North Coast Cycling Association. “This is just...
Bench warrant issued for man accused of stealing at LSE
A bench warrant has been issued for an Ashland man accused of stealing from a teacher in December 2023 at Lake Superior Elementary School. Gregory Secord, 31, failed to appear for a plea and sentencing hearing on June 20, according to CCAP. He faces one count of misdemeanor theft after authorities said he stole a small amount of money from a teacher’s bag at the school. He was also accused of entering a locked building, disorderly conduct, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of methamphetamine....
A clear problem
Things have been downright soupy here in central Wisconsin and much of the northern half of the state. The Rib River isn’t in flood stage but it’s up over its banks and moving at a good clip. You can’t mow the extremely long grass without getting the lawn mower stuck in the mud. I suppose it makes up for the dry winter and for the fact that we avoided the famous “heat dome” ( which sounds to me like a Mad Max movie) that so...
Ashland man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ AHS set for jury trial
A 19-year-old man with an Ashland address accused of threatening to shoot people at Ashland High School and Ashland police officers faces a fall trial. Lucias A. Herron faces charges of making terrorist threats and battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer. He pleaded not guilty in April and is set for 12-person jury trial on Oct. 29. In March, the Ashland Police Department was notified...
Skating along
Have skates, will travel. Which is exactly what the over 300 participants did over half and full marathon distances in the thirteenth annual Apostle Islands Inline Marathon held on Madeline Island on June 15. The inline skate event was a tremendous success, according to Ashland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marty McPhetridge, who noted a surprising number of skaters came from well outside the Northwoods. “We were excited to have several International skaters from Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico,” she said, “along with attendance from...
Pet of the week
Meet Wrangler. I’m a young female. I’ma friendly, curious and snuggly kitten. I love to lead my siblings around as we explore our surroundings and find new things to play with. You might call me a little wrangler! Hope to see you soon! 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.
Iron River Library Board members replaced
The Iron River Public Library board has been shaken up again. Two of the seven members were replaced earlier this month. The changes come after four members were replaced in November. This time, board president Cassie Fleming was replaced by Rich Nemitz, while Karl Morrin was replaced by Wendy Furtak. The appointments were made by the Iron River Town board on June 21. Morrin, who is the Maple School District...
Bayfield County sheriff’s report
6/12 Caller reports the front door and glass are broken at the Russell Community Center. Caller reports she saw someone throw a bag of garbage in her garbage can. Caller reports a vehicle is crossing the white and yellow lines multiple times on Highway 63 near Mason. ...
Tending the Wild
“Snapping turtle on the lane,” comes the text on my phone. Mom and Steve had just headed out for a delivery of veggies and eggs from our farm. Deliveries can come any day, the big trucks speeding down the old gravel lane to the farm much faster than I like to drive, and it is terribly unlikely they would swerve or stop. Kara heads down with a stick and a shovel, hoping to convince the egg-laying prehistoric-looking momma reptile off the road and into the...
Ashland County sheriff’s report
6/10 Caller reports a vehicle went into a ditch on Highway 13 in Butternut and struck a tree. Caller reports a juvenile on an ATV and another in a blue pickup truck are racing by the beach area at Gordon Lake in the town of Gordon. 6/11 ...
Ashland through history
1924 The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of John C. Chapple as postmaster of the City of Ashland, the term will last four years. 1924 The W. E. Ringham home and the Webben’s Drug Store sustained slight damage when struck by lightning. ...
'Dockers foundation drives on
Prevailing through uncooperative weather, 24 teams of Ashland Oredockers alumni and supporters blasted and scrambled their way over 18 holes of rain-challenged fairways and greens at the Chequamegon Bay Golf Club on June 22 as part of the Oredockers Foundation golf tournament fundraiser to support school district co-curricular activities. The Bretting Manufacturing Team No. 2, consisting of a powerhouse foursome including Greg Stephenson, Scott Ekstrom, Ricky Bretting, and Derek Erickson, carded an impressive round of 57 to sneak past The Cheeseheads, who finished second after firing a 58. When the golfing action concluded, eyes turned to the Bay Area Civic...
Finding the lady’s slipper
The wide, winding boardwalk accommodated Karen, Coggin, and me easily, as we remarked on the deep shade of the cedar forest while listening for birds and keeping our eyes open for neat plants. These two seasoned naturalists were excellent guides on my recent trip to the Door Peninsula, and they spotted the coralroot orchids I wrote about a few weeks ago. A splash of color up ahead, in the wetland just off the side of the boardwalk, had us quickening our pace. Here was another...
Ashland County, Mellen reach law enforcement agreement
Law enforcement will have a new look in Mellen. The City of Mellen has reached an agreement with Ashland County to have the sheriff’s department provide law enforcement service for the city of 698 residents. As part of the agreement, which begins July 1, a deputy will be assigned to patrol in Mellen for 40 hours per week, year-round, at a cost of $132,565 annually. All revenue generated from fines,...
Lake Matilda
Hello friends, This week’s column is dedicated to Michelle Chiaro who was the queen of my world and passed away on June 15, 2022. In March of 2023 I was sitting at my desk and looking out my window when I noticed that my swimming pool had literally disintegrated. I had a swimming pool for 25-years and knew I would have to get another one. Within one week of the...
Chequamegon Bay Golf League Standings
Another week of play concluded with the standings changing slightly. The team of Randall/Raspotnik continued to hold strong in the Tavern League D1 and Jennings/Deloney jumped to the top of D2. Men’s LeaguePoints Team D1 26 Zifko/Stephenson 26 Stephenson/Demonseau ...
Not washed out yet
Six weeks out, one race in. Such has been the luck at ABC Raceways in Ashland as its robust schedule and hefty race purses have been slowed by yellow flags on race days due to uncooperative weather. With sixty years of experience, however, ABC and its award winning three-eighths of a mile red clay oval will persevere and on June 27 play host to the third annual Farm Stock Special, sponsored by White River Ag Products of Mason. The event pays tribute to area farmers,...
Ashland County receives state funding to combat opioid crisis
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office has received $228,000 from the state to help combat the ongoing opioid crisis that continues to grip the region. “As attorney general, my top priority is public safety. And one of the biggest threats that we face in this state to public safety is the opioid epidemic,” said Josh Kaul during a press conference Thursday in Ashland. Ashland County’s share is part of the $750...
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The Ashland Daily Press can trace its beginnings to the summer of 1872, when Sam Fifield began printing the Weekly Press. The first edition of The Daily Press then came out on March 5, 1888. Fifield soon lost interest in the paper and sold the operation to Joe Chapple. The Daily Press business was soon left in to his brother, John C. Chapple, who had started working at the paper in 1890 at the age of 15. The paper was sold to J.T. Hooper in 1910, and then again to a Milwaukee businessman named Green. He, in turn, sold it back to Myrta Chapple, John’s wife, and John spent 56 years working every job from printer’s devil to publisher until his death in 1946. Myrta worked on the paper until the early 1950s and upon her death in 1973, she had one of the longest newspaper careers of any woman in the nation. Their son John B. Chapple worked as a newspaperman at The Daily Press for 75 years, from 1925 through his death in 1989, when he still was contributing stories. The Daily Press was sold to Morgan Murphy’s Superior Telegram in 1956, and in 1996, the paper became part of Murphy McGinnis Media. On Jan. 31, 2003, Superior Publishing — an affiliate of investment firm MCG Capital Corporation — purchased the firm. American Consolidated Media bought the newspaper in 2007. On March 14, 2014, The Daily Press was among the papers acquired from ACM by the Adams Publishing Group. As part of the APG Media of Wisconsin group, the Ashland Daily Press is part of six subscription newspapers and eight shoppers in that region.
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