Colorful era ends at Ross
Whether they came for the coffee, the conversation or a can of paint, visitors to Ross Paint Store knew they were more than a number. “We really don’t have customers, we have friends,” said Mary Ann Ross, who started the business with her husband Harry 35 years ago. “They’re all friends.”Superior Telegram, 06/03/2013
Historic mystery
The firehouse in Superior’s East End neighborhood once had three stalls. Now the home of the Old Firehouse & Police Museum, it only has two. The fate of that third stall was under scrutiny last week by University of Wisconsin-Superior students.Superior Telegram, 05/31/2013
Fostering hope for the future
Six months ago, the number of Wisconsin families choosing to care for foster children started to drop, according to Doreen Wehmas, intake and assessment supervisor for the Douglas County Health and Human Services Department.Superior Telegram, 05/31/2013
Enbridge expanding
Superior officials and emergency responders took a tour of Enbridge Energy’s Superior terminal Thursday during an open house event. About 50 people wound through the 350-acre terminal throughout the day, viewing some of the site’s 40 tanks, lines, pump stations and more.Superior Telegram, 05/30/2013
Fund aims to help wildfire victims
A new initiative linking local fire victims with the help they need is underway in Douglas and Bayfield counties.Superior Telegram, 05/28/2013
Superior endeavor
Not only is there a little something for everybody in Superior’s new mural, there’s a little something from everybody. The Our Superior project is more than public art; it’s art by the public.Superior Telegram, 05/28/2013
NHS grad garners Naval Academy appointment
The Northwestern High School class of 2013 graduates tonight, moving to the next stage in their lives. One senior’s path will take him to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.Superior Telegram, 05/24/2013
Northwestern High School sends off class of 2013
In all, 98 seniors graduate from Northwestern High School tonight.Superior Telegram, 05/24/2013
Auto body shop goes green
When you think of green businesses, auto body shops don’t often spring to mind.Superior Telegram, 05/24/2013
Lifesaving maneuver
A Superior woman’s quick decision to start CPR in the parking lot of the Superior Wal-Mart kept a Vietnam veteran’s heart pumping for a few crucial minutes.Superior Telegram, 05/21/2013
