From the Ely Echo archives of May 20, 1985. TROPHIES GALORE! The Vermilion girls track team returned with many trophies from the State Meet. The team consists of coach Mary Stukel, Wanda Devescovi, Char Carrol, Kris Damyanovich, Carol Hayes, Cindy Dudek and Sue Palo. Photo by Nick Wognum.
BREAKING NEWS
- Forest Service lifts BWCA campfire ban
- Ely Miners Memorial Dedication Ceremony set for June 14, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Pioneer Mine
- Two state titles for Udovich
- Forest Service chainsaw started the fire by North Arm Road
- Fire north of North Arm Road: 33 acres, 90% contained
- Mail will now leave Ely by 7 a.m. each day
- Wilderness Watch files appeal on BWCA towboat ruling
- 20-year mining ban lifted
- Mining ban reversed by House
- Towboat operations can continue in the BWCA following court ruling
