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IM ordinance takes aim at repeated false fire alarms

IRON MOUNTAIN — A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 5 as Iron Mountain City Council prepares to adopt an ordinance that penalizes businesses for repeated false fire alarms. Mayor Dale Alessandrini said the ordinance is directed at “places that don’t want to fix their fire alarm systems.” During a rolling 12-month period, there would be no charge for up to three false alarms. The fourth, however, draws a $100 fee; the fifth, $200; and for each subsequent false alarm it’s $400. Director of Police and Fire Services Jeff Solka requested the ordinance during an Aug. 17 meeting ...

FBI leads probe into fire at Line 5 reroute in Wisconsin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading a probe into a fire that occurred last Thursday at a drilling site for Enbridge’s reroute of its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland Fire Department were called to a fire ...

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle GOP as midterm elections near

Diesel fuel, which powers the global economy and the American heartland, is hitting record prices as the war in the Middle East intensifies, leaving Republican candidates reeling and contemplating extreme steps that economists warn could only increase pain for consumers. Republicans in ...

VA offering flu shot clinics for veterans

IRON MOUNTAIN — Flu vaccines again are available at no cost to eligible veterans though VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics, as well as through in-network community retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations starting this month. Veterans are encouraged to get their no-cost flu shot to protect themselves, their families and the community from complications from the flu. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has a drive-through clinic this week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Friday under the entrance canopy to the Community Living Center in front of the ...

Dickinson clerk issues report for August

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Clerk-Register of Deeds Carol K. Bronzyk has issued her activity report for August. Clerk records issued included 117 birth certificates, 174 death certificates, 17 marriage certificates, three notary public commissions, 37 concealed weapons licenses, 29 photos and 10 CPL fingerprints. Clerk records recorded included 31 circuit court civil cases, seven circuit court criminal cases, five judgments, 24 births, 33 deaths, four assumed name certificates, at two co-partnership certificates. Funds receipted in by Dickinson County Treasurer Lorna Carey ...

Applicants sought for Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals

MADISON — Applicants are being sought for the Court of Appeals – District III to fill a vacancy being created by Judge Lisa K. Stark’s retirement, effective Dec. 28, Gov. Tony Evers’ office announced. The new judge will complete a term that ends July 31, 2029. District III consists of Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas ...