11/19/2025

GOGEBIC / ONTONAGON COUNTIES – The 2025 Firearm Deer Season in Michigan started Saturday.  Since yesterday morning there were 29 antlered and 5 antlerless deer harvested in Gogebic County for a total of 185 so far this season according to the DNR website just before sunrise this morning.  In Ontonagon County numbers show 51 antlered and 1 antlerless deer were harvested since yesterday morning for a total of 269.  The Michigan gun deer season runs until the end of the month; hunters are reminded to report deer kills to the DNR on their website or through the DNR app.  Wisconsin gun deer season starts on Saturday. 

11/19/2025

N. WISCONSIN - Two Republican candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to replace Representative Tom Tiffany, who is running for Governor.  Jessi Ebben has positioned herself as a staunch Trump ally and political outsider. As part of her campaign, she vows to stand with law enforcement, collecting endorsements from the Vilas and Oneida County sheriff’s offices.  Michael Alfonso is the other Republican candidate. Alfonso says he wants to be a creator of change. Alfonso says his political journey started after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and he says he wants to continue Kirk’s legacy.  Alfonso is the son-in-law of current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Both vie for the 7th congressional seat.

11/19/2025

VILAS COUNTY – After almost 45 years of service, including a dozen years as Vilas County Sheriff, Joseph Fath is retiring on December 1st. He noted many changes since starting in 1981, including splitting jail and dispatch duties, increasing patrol cars, and adding a second circuit court. Fath looks forward to spending more time with his grandkids and traveling. He said he’s proud of the department, with everyone working together well, which will be a good foundation for the next sheriff to maintain the department’s effective operation. The Governor will appoint a replacement for Fath to fill out his term until it ends in January 2027.