ASHLAND, N.Y. (WETM) – Bobbie Kinner, 29, was arrested by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office after her four year old daughter was found … The city is a port on Lake Superior, near the head of Chequamegon Bay. The Ashland Chamber Music Society is a volunteer organization that provides a venue for local and regional musicians to perform chamber music in the Ashland area. ", 1877 — Chequamegon Hotel opened, one block from current hotel, 1889 — Wisconsin Central Depot constructed, 1892 — Northern Wisconsin Academy opened (now, 1918 - During the last year of the war, at least six men were individually attacked by vigilante groups acting against ethnic Germans. During the last year of World War I, from March-October 1918, six recorded incidents of vigilantism took place in the Ashland area, committed against men of German descent, who were suspected of pro-German sympathies. Marie region. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. In the nineteenth century, immigrants to the area included many individuals and families from Germany and northern Europe, as shown by the numerous Lutheran churches in town. Then, on Feb. 26, Detective Julie Lee was executing a search warrant of a mobile home in Burbank, southeast of Seattle, after getting a tip about a truck possibly linked to the crimes when she found the giant slide. [30][31], Ashland is located along the south shore of Chequamegon Bay. The APD’s Chief David Marcelli plans to work through April 30, 2021, while the city takes applications for new leadership. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. RV camping is available at Prentice park, and Kreher Park. Ashland Marina, located behind the Hotel Chequamegon. The first community dance was held at their house. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. This region was divided into four successive territories for administration before becoming part of the state of Wisconsin: Indiana Territory, Michigan Territory, Illinois Territory, and Wisconsin Territory. Los Angeles Police Department Capt. "Mysterious Liberty League at Ashland Has Now Disbanded". News Updates - Price County Review. Natural places in the vicinity include Lake Superior, the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge, and the nearby Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population. This village was the location of the first post office and polling place for county offices. PASCO, Wash. (NEXSTAR) – Washington state police officers investigating thefts of catalytic converters from cars wound up making an unexpected break in another case – the heist of a 400-pound playground slide. They settled first on Madeline Island and then moved to the Sault Ste. The seat is currently held by Tom Tiffany (R). Stations serving Ashland come from the Duluth market: The two major highways in the city are U.S. Highway 2 and Wisconsin Highway 13. – Spoiling Michigan Tech’s opportunity to grab back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament championships, the Huskies fell 85-77 to Ashland Sunday at PNW Fitness Center, snapping a five-game win streak. Ashland – 1,079 cases (+2) ... * Cases and deaths are from the daily DHS COVID-19 reports, which may differ from local health department numbers. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. It took over the former Soo Line tracks in 1987. The junction of U.S. Route 2 and Wisconsin Highway 13 is located at this city. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Tourism is an important part of the area's commerce. Aaron Thompson had 24 points in the first half and 32 points overall to lead the scoring for Ashland. The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that could make it harder for local governments across the state to monitor how people live outdoors.If the bill passes, cities and counties around Oregon would be unable to enact sweeping laws banning the homeless from camping on public land. The racial makeup of the city was 87.0% White, 0.5% African American, 7.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. [24][25], The harbor of Ashland was dominated by the massive Wisconsin Central Railway (later Soo Line) ore dock, built in 1916 to load iron ore mined in the area into freighters bound for industrial ports in the Midwest, such as Ashtabula, Ohio, where steel was produced. It all depends on the flow of water that allows the ice to push up. [23] Ultimately no one was convicted for any of the attacks. The Ashland County Fair is usually held in September at the fairgrounds in. A few of the largest manufacturers in the community include: Many small businesses also make up a large portion of the local economy. "Wisconsin Newspapers Must Share Blame for Lawlessness in Many Parts of the State". The County Courthouse is also located in the city. :), Ashland has a mayor-council form of government. It is the home of Northland College, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, and the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute. The base of the ore dock remains. Each is descriptive and suitably accurate. Due to the city's proximity to Lake Superior, it sometimes has lake effect snow storms, with high amounts of snow recorded. If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam call us at 508-429-1212 and ask to file a report. As of the census of 2000, there were 8,620 people, 3,513 households, and 2,027 families residing in the city. The Ashland Area Farmer's Market is held weekly in the summer on Saturday mornings. ABC News’ T.J. Holmes reports on the high-profile deaths of Black men who died at the hands of police after the death of George Floyd, and whether progress on reform has been made. The summer season attracts tourists for activities on the Great Lakes. The median income for a household in the city was $30,853, and the median income for a family was $40,549. "Secrecy Will Hamper Taking Bee Evidence". The unpopulated Bayfield County portion is in the city's southwest, bordered by the easternmost part of the Town of Eileen. 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On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 8:41a.m. ASHLAND, Ohio (WJW) – A woman whose body was found in a wooded area in Ashland may have been killed by a man she met at an Ashland bar.