5/27/2025

MARINETTE COUNTY - Ten people face felony drug charges after a several-months-long, multi-agency investigation into meth trafficking ring operating in and around Marinette County, Wisc.  Over several months, investigators identified several individuals involved in the sale and distribution of methamphetamine. Between April 3o and May 2.  The 10 people arrested as a result of the investigation are each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit delivery of methamphetamine greater than 50 grams, a class C felony punishable by up to 40 years in prison and/or fines of up to $100,000.

Gabriel J. Kurek, 48, of Peshtigo

Bruce A. Cassady, 45, of Lena

Johnathan L. Block, 49, of Pound

John R. Hager, 33, of Grover

Crystal S. Barthel, 33, of Antigo

Scott M. Klatt, 47, of Menominee MI

Maya E. Lindsay, 23, of Marinette

Hunter L. Shehow, 23, of Peshtigo

Maggie M. Throm, 24, of Menominee MI

Nickolas J. Wood, 27, of Marinette

5/23/2025

IRONWOOD – Gogebic County Fair Winning a Competitive Grant. Several counties in the U.P., including Gogebic County have been awarded grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to improve and support their fairground facilities and expositions after a rigorous application process that culminated with the awards announcement .on Thursday. The grants were part of almost $1.6 millions distributed to 29 grant applications. The Alger County Fair and Houghton County Fair Association along with Gogebic County received funding. Gogebic’s allocation of $80,000 will be used for accessibility and safety improvements. This year’s Gogebic County Fair will be August 7th through the 10th.

5/23/2025

VILAS COUNTY — As summer quickly approaches, Vilas County public health officials are warning people about the dangers of ticks and urging them to take precautions before heading outside.  Tick season in Northern Wisconsin typically begins in late spring as temperatures warm. The most common ticks found in Northern Wisconsin are wood ticks and deer ticks that tend to live in wooded and brush-filled areas.  Vilas County is considered a high-risk area for tick-borne illness with over 140 reported cases of tickborne illness like Lyme Disease in summer 2024.  Precautions against ticks include using insect repellent and wearing light colored, protective clothing.  If you believe you are presenting any symptoms of a tickborne illness, contact your physician as soon as possible.