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Farmers and ranchers upset with wolf ruling
St. Paul, Minn. - Many Upper Midwest livestock producers are dissapointed with a federal court ruling that returns the gray wolf to protected status in the region.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Sheep producer is angry 'the wolves win'
A northern Wisconsin farmer who has watched a growing pack of wolves harass his sheep and kill one can't believe the animals are back on the federal endangered species list.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - The Clothesline Project, which is practiced throughout the nation, issues direct messages from victims of domestic violence through the thoughts they have imprinted on ...
A new book about Bayfield's history
Through a collaborative effort between third generation Bayfield resident, Robert Nelson, and family relatives of Eleanor Knight, Knight's newspaper columns written for the Bayfield County Press during the ...
Annual autumnal color explosion season begins
Facing north atop Rib Mountain, Tom Keough can see the fall colors emerging. Keough, a seasonal employee at Rib Mountain State Park, said the trees already are showing tinges of red and yellow.
Relive annual rural rituals and autumn at Old World Wisconsin
"Doesn't he know what time it is?" asked the small boy, earnestly. It was shortly after noon and the out-of-sync cockerel crowed stridently.
Man wishes to cross Maple-Oregon bridge first
Can a new bridge in Sturgeon Bay really make someone's wish come true? That seems to be what's happening for a 70-year-old resident of a local nursing home who uses a wheelchair.
City, county pledge to revise kennel contracts
Amid allegations of animal mistreatment at Superior Kennels, local government officials are reexamining their relationships with the area's only temporary housing facility for stray dogs and cats.
Dental sealants provided for area students
A school-based dental sealant clinic was offered at four Bayfield County Schools last spring.
Heitsch is Country Kitchen - Local Legend'
Country Kitchen of Ashland has named Dr. Grace Heitsch as this month's Local Legend for her dedication to the Ashland and Bayfield communities.
Proposed Bayfield County campground draws controversy
The area around Iron River, with its rich system of trails and natural beauty, has become a Mecca for all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts.
Sawyer County Record - Hayward, WI
Fat Tire buffs are ready to roll into 26th annual festival
Bicycle enthusiasts from across the country will descend upon the Hayward-Cable area this Friday through Sunday for the 26th annual Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival sponsored by Trek.
Bayfield's Big Top brings them in
Within moments of stepping into Bayfield County, the sweet-voiced singer Betty Soo of Austin, Texas was charming the locals - starting with the police.
Sawyer County Record - Hayward, WI
Cranberry grower awarded $549,000 to cover legal fees and costs; plaintiffs plan new litigation
Following an Aug. 28 court hearing, Bayfield County Circuit Judge John Anderson awarded Sawyer County cranberry grower William Zawistowski Jr.
Intoxicated driver injured in Barnes
Larry M. Lois of Barnes was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Saturday evening after he failed to a stop at an intersection, according to the Bayfield County Sheriff's Department.
Defendant will get expenses reimbursed in Wisconsin nuisance suit
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 6:09 PM by Bob Meyer Bayfield County Circuit Judge John Anderson has awarded a Sawyer County cranberry grower $549,000 to cover his legal fees.
Writer taking electoral pulse of Chippewa Valley
A desire to avoid the press pool - literally and figuratively - brought a nationally recognized journalist to the Chippewa Valley to explore Midwestern voters' attitudes as the presidential election looms.
WHEDA partners with Good Thyme
Good Thyme Bistro & Catering in Washburn is the recipient of a Linked Deposit Loan Subsidy from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.
Two young men rush to the rescue after explosion at Iron River house
Baron Marshall, 19, and his best friend Francisco Villarreal, 23, were headed home Tuesday evening when they heard the explosion.
The Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest announces the final Valhalla Site Management Plan workshop, Saturday, August 16 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Valhalla Chalet building at ...