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Housing project in Washburn moves forward
Washburn is one step closer to getting a new, multi-unit affordable housing development. Funding has been approved by Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Housing and Economic Development Authority for a 40-unit development to be constructed near the Northern Lights Services Building. Earlier this month, Evers and WHEDA agreed to provide $1.137 million in tax credits towards the project that’s going to be called the Aurora Place. This is...
New trail in Tripp Township tells story
The Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library, in partnership with the Iron River Fish Hatchery, has installed a story trail on the .57 Bobcat trail that is located about a quarter mile south of the intersection of Fairview and Weidenaar roads in Tripp Township of Bayfield County. The Bobcat trail can be used year-round by walkers, snowshoers and skiers. For the winter months, the Friends of the Iron River Fish Hatchery offer snowshoes free of charge to visitors. In the summer months, the trail does not...
A new life for Ondossagon School
Built in 1917, the Ondossagon School in Barksdale has a long and rich history in the region. The school, located off Highway 13 on East Ondossagon Road in Barksdale, had a strong reputation making a difference in the lives of thousands of area residents. It closed in 1990 with students divided between Drummond, Ashland and Washburn School Districts. Since those glory days, the facility has remained standing, but fallen into...
CDACs hold annual spring meetings
Three of the DNR’s northernmost counties in the 19-county Northern Forest Zone recently held their annual spring County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meetings. The CDACs for Douglas, Bayfield and Ashland counties made their recommendations on how many — if any — antlerless permits should be offered for the 2024 deer hunting season before being moved on for final approval. The County Deer Advisory Councils are made up of members of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and up to eight citizen stakeholders representing Tribal, Agriculture, Forestry, Tourism,...
ATV/UTV Trails opening in May in Bayfield County
Bayfield County ATV/UTV trails officially open May 1, along with the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest trails. This rescinds the closure order issued earlier this year. Trails are in spring condition, and maintenance crews are actively working on them. As a result, the Bayfield County forestry and tourism departments encourage riders to be aware of their surroundings, ride with caution and report any hazardous trees or other trail issues to the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department at (715) 373-6114 or forestry@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. Riders must stay on the designated trails and routes and follow the trail signs. New trail maps are available and can be found at area businesses and local chambers of commerce. They can also be viewed at travelbayfieldcounty.com/atvtrails. Off-roading enthusiasts can also view the trail map on the Avenza app.
New rustic road approved south of Mt. Telemark
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have approved a new rustic road designation in the towns of Spider Lake (Sawyer County) and Cable (Bayfield County). The 9.4-mile Rustic Road 125 encompasses the paved Telemark Road south of Highway M in Bayfield County and the gravel Spider Lake Fire Lane between Telemark Road and Highway 00, roughly parallel to the Birkebeiner Trail. I The rustic road curves along hilly, glaciated country through Bayfeld County and Sawyer County Forests. The Namekagon River and a network of trails for mountain biking, cross-country skiing and all-terrain vehicles cross the route. “Local communities nominate these routes to offer something special,” said WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson, “and on behalf of all of us who enjoy a path less traveled, we thank them for their collaboration.”
Several Bayfield County projects receive funding
Several projects throughout Bayfield County have received grant funding through Enbridge. The company, along with its partner, Lumberjack RC&D, announced on Monday $350,000 in grant funding through the Eco Footprint Grant. In Bayfield County, funding will go towards the Lake Superior Watershed Project, the Mackey Wetland Enhancement Project and the Iron River Community Forest. The...
Two Bayfield County roads get recognition
TheWisDOT, together with Governor Tony Evers, recently announced two new additions to the Rustic Roads Program, which features lightly traveled scenic routes throughout Wisconsin. Rustic Road 125 is a 9.4-mile route comprised of Telemark Road and Spider Lake Fire Lane that curves along hilly, glaciated country through Bayfield County and Sawyer County forests. Rustic Road 126 meanwhile, runs along Bell School Road and a portion of Hillburn Mill Road. The road features sweeping agricultural vistas, preserved farms, woodlots, and an early one-room schoolhouse. In total, the 126 Rustic Road routes span approximately 760 miles in 61 counties in the state. For more information, visit https://content.govdelivery.com/.../WIGOV/bulletins/395d690.
Bayfield, Ashland counties receive healthcare funding
Projects in Ashland and Bayfield counties received a total of $3 million in funding marked for behavioral health services. The funding, announced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, may also add more housing options in the Bay Area. Tamarack Health in Ashland received $2 million to renovate the behavioral health services building. The structure is separate from the main hospital building. Work scheduled to start in May is largely maintenance work, said...
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