A night on the town
Bob Vogel plays a lively tune for attendees at A Taste of Boulder Junction on Saturday, Oct. 3. Proceeds from the annual event held at the Community Center support funding library programs, purchasing new books, and upgrading equipment for the community.
Lakeland girls’ tennis team’s season comes to an end
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ tennis team saw just how tough Division 1 competition is as the Thunderbirds saw their season come to an end. The Thunderbirds finished fifth out of nine teams with six points at a WIAA Division 1 subsectional meet Monday at the Rhinelander High School …
Hardwood Hearings
Her blue eyes staring intently to stay, she forced my feet stiffly past the water which ran down her feathers to moisten the earth. In the continual misty shower she remained eerily still, as if part of the vegetation indentation. I tromped on by as she nearly slipped my detection. …
9 wolves in Price County euthanized due to human safety threats
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed in a statement Friday, Oct. 2 that nine wolves were euthanized in northern Price County due to human health and safety threats.
October events at Minocqua Public Library
Join us for StoryTime Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the library’s program room. Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Recommended for ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome!
Thunderbird boys’ soccer secures road win
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team posted a shutout with a 4-0 road win over Mosinee on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds scored two goals in each half from three different players. Lakeland improved to 11-2-1 overall, 7-1-1-0 in the Great Northern Conference.
The Lake Where You Live
For me, several avian species help define the north. Loons, of course. Eagles. Ospreys. Ravens. And then there are the great blue herons. They’re by no means exclusive to the northern counties. Their range is vast, covering most of North America. Still, it’s nice to have them on our lakes, …
Hazelhurst man arrested for allegedly burglarizing 4 residences
Hazelhurst-resident Anthony Lawnicki was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 17 on eight separate charges after an investigation determined he allegedly burglarized four residences.
Oneida County Public Health debuts vending machine at ADRC
The Oneida County Health Department has announced the launch of its first Public Health Vending Machine. This community partnership provides free health and safety supplies to residents and visitors in the area.
LUHS girls’ swim team wins Janesville Parker Relays
The Lakeland girls’ swim team traveled south for a relays meet and came home victorious. The Thunderbirds took first out of eight teams with 260 points in the Janesville Parker Relays on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Parker High School in Janesville. Lakeland beat second-place Milton High School by 12 points.
Minocqua man arrested for OWI following vehicle rollover
A Minocqua man escaped serious injury on Oct. 3 when the 2008 Ford F-250 he was driving overturned in the south shoulder of State Highway 47 near the intersection with South Farming Road in Arbor Vitae.
Drive Up Days at Minocqua Winter Park offer best view of autumn in the Northwoods
Located on top of Squirrel Hill, adjacent to the iconic Minocqua fire tower, sits the Squirrel Hill Overlook and new Minocqua Winter Park Tower House, from where visitors can view the most quintessential view of the Northwoods in Autumn.
Going for Grouse
The extended duration of ruffed grouse season means there is still time to pursue perhaps one of the Northwoods’ most well-known game species. Nearly a month into the season, it may be time to get out and ruffle some feathers before the snow starts to fall.
Lakeland cross country shines at night race
The Lakeland cross country team had the opportunity to take part in a night race last week. It was a success with a team victory and two individual first-place finishes.
Sayner woman in Rudolph Road crash
A Sayner woman escaped serious injury when the 2019 Toyota RAV4 sport utility vehicle she was driving struck a tree off of Rudolph Road in Arbor Vitae on Oct. 1.
Northwoods Almanac
Every late September, a large flock of robins descends upon our property and gobbles down every berry on every tree and shrub we have (except for highbush cranberries, which they disdain for some reason).
ATV/UTV ride in Sayner set for Oct. 11
The Sayner-Star Lake-Cloverland Chamber of Commerce is hosting an ATV/UTV ride and fun for the whole family on Sunday, Oct. 11. The ride will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, starting at Taylor’s Sayner Pub for suggested routes through the Northwoods at peak color.
