Fiddle and footwork highlight celtic celebration
Sisters Julia and Lillian Ross dance to an Irish folk song accompanied by Danny Diamond on violin during a Lakeland Performing Arts Association sponsored “Celtic Celebration” on Tuesday, March 24 at the Lakeland Union High School Theater in Minocqua.
Long-term monitoring of lake trout on Trout Lake
As part of a long term monitoring project, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries management continues the sampling of lake trout on Trout Lake.
LUHS prom committee seeks community support to create a memorable night
The Lakeland Union High School prom committee is hard at work planning an unforgettable evening for this year’s students, and they are reaching out to the community for support in bringing the event to life.
Trapps plan lawsuit against Vilas County over property dispute
The father and son who owned parcels of land along U.S. Highway 51 near the intersection of Snyder Road in Arbor Vitae — property that became the center of controversy in 2025 — now say they intend to file a lawsuit against Vilas County, alleging that statements made by county …
Lakeland Wrestling Club sends seven to state tournament
The Lakeland Wrestling Club had a strong showing in Merrill last weekend, sending seven wrestlers to the state tournament in Madison. Lakeland took part in a District 5 state qualifier tournament in Merrill on Saturday. Twenty wrestlers competed for Lakeland with seven advancing to state.
T-Bird boys’ track takes third in Ashland
The Lakeland Union High School track and field program got its first taste of competition in Stevens Point and Ashland over the course of the last week. Several Thunderbirds took part in an invite at Stevens Point on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. Then, Lakeland sent many athletes …
Turkey talk: DNR biologist speaks to turkey hunting in the Northwoods
While some turkey hunting tags may still be available to hunters in other parts of the state, here in the Northwoods Zone 7 tags are sold-out. And though tags in Zone 7 were already limited, it still goes to show how excited people are to hunt them in the area.
Hazelhurst man in critical condition following UTV mishap
A Hazelhurst man was found trapped under the utility task vehicle (UTV) he was operating in Hazelhurst late Monday afternoon. According to a press release from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers were notified of a UTV on the edge of Lower Kaubashine Lake in Hazelhurst still running but with …
Over 300 backpacks donated to the ‘Hope In A Backpack’ program
The Lakeland Pantry recently received a donation of over 300 backpacks and 70 pounds of snack foods from Amazon. The backpacks and snacks are designated for the schools “Hope In A Backpack” program in the Lakeland area.
Season preview: Lady T-Bird softball building on last year’s state run
Last year’s run to the state tournament was a historic moment for the Lakeland softball program. They’re hoping to keep that momentum going forward this spring. The Thunderbirds finished fourth in last year’s Great Northern Conference standings but won four playoff games by a combined four runs to send themselves …
Vilas County board chair gets heat from constituents
Vilas County board chairman Jerry Burkett came under fire during the March 24 Vilas County board meeting. He wasn’t there to hear it but two people, Kathryn Craffey of Eagle River and Patricia Gibbs of St. Germain, made the 17 county board members who were in attendance know where they …
Northwoods United Way calls for applications for 2027 agency funding
The Northwoods United Way, serving Forest, Oneida, Price and Vilas counties, is beginning the agency review process for the 2027 funding cycle. Any programs and/or agencies interested in finding out more about funding criteria, or interested in completing an application, are encouraged to contact executive director Nancy Sattler at [email protected] …
The Lake Where You Live
It’s officially the first day of spring, and yet Birch Lake now lies under something approaching two feet of snow, and beneath that about 30 inches of ice.
Lakeland baseball building skills on and off the field
Baseball is back, and for Lakeland Union High School’s team, they’re focusing on the mental aspect just as much as the physical part. The first day of baseball for the entire team came on Monday at the LUHS fieldhouse. Last week, pitchers and catchers practiced over spring break. Monday and …
Eagle River council approves fees for open records requests
The city of Eagle River, as a result of action during the city council’s March 10 meeting, will implement a fee schedule for open records requests. The move follows a raft of requests for documents dating back several years, initiated by Eagle River resident Kathryn Craffey.
DNR reminds anglers of new opening day for inland trout harvest season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026-27 inland trout season will open on April 4 and run through Oct. 15, increasing harvest opportunities throughout the state’s inland streams, springs and spring ponds.
Time running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds from 2022 tax year
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns.
MHLT board approves creation of new outdoor education position
The Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk School (MHLT) board of education approved the creation of a new position during its meeting on March 23. Superintendent and principal Bob Smudde told the board the new class addition of Northwoods Way of Life has created a lot of excitement in and outside the …
