6/06/2025

ASHLAND, Wis. - Ashland is hosting their annual City Spring Clean Up. Tomorrow starting at 8 a.m. Republic Services will be providing dumpsters at three locations around town: the Civic Center Parking Lot, the Public Works Facility and 11th Avenue West. City residents must provide a water bill or other proof of city residency to participate.

6/06/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN – It’s Free Fishing Weekend in Michigan this weekend. All fishing license fees will be waived for tomorrow and Sunday. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.  A Recreation Passport will NOT be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites this weekend. 

6/06/2025

LANSING - 2024 saw the lowest amount of total dollars refunded since the Michigan Department of Treasury started tracking bottle returns in 1990.  $275.7 million in total was refunded last year, equating to just over 70% of the total deposits collected, of $391.6 million. The total “owed to under-redeemers” reached over $116 million.