Down to drum
MHLT first-grade student Jase Litvinoff drums on stage during the Buckets N Boards middle school performance on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Campanile Center for the Arts.
Living with Dementia Author Program in Manitowish Waters Feb. 27
Join author Terri Leedom for a presentation of her story and books focused on dementia Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Frank B. Koller Library in Manitowish Waters.
Instant playoff classic
Overtime, playoffs, an injury, stellar goalie play — the Lakeland Union High School boys’ hockey team won its biggest game of the year in thrilling fashion. The Thunderbirds, the No. 4 seed, defeated Shawano/Bonduel, the No. 5 seed, 3-2 in double overtime in a WIAA Division 2 regional final game …
Hegeman to step down as Oneida County highway commissioner
Oneida County highway commissioner Alex Hegeman will step down from his position effective March 13. “I have made the decision to resign from my current position as Oneida County Highway Commissioner, effective 3/13/2026,” Hegeman wrote in a Feb. 13 email to members of the county’s public works committee. “This was …
Lady T-Birds take third place at conference meet
The Lakeland Union High School gymnastics team didn’t have a team a season ago. On Saturday, they showed just how far they’ve come in one year at the conference meet. The Thunderbirds finished third out of five teams with 115.975 points at the Great Northern Conference Small Division meet at …
Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau welcomes Doering as managing director
The Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Melissa Doering will join the organization as managing director, effective March 2. Doering steps into the role as Barb Wagoner, who has served the organization for over 16 years, prepares to transition out of the position by the middle of …
Playoff upset: Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op wins in overtime
An overtime winner in the playoffs. The Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op extended its season with a thrilling victory on Thursday night. Fifth-seeded Northland Pines, comprised of skaters from Northland Pines, Rhinelander, Lakeland, Antigo, Three Lakes, Hurley and Norway (Mich.) high schools, defeated fourth-seeded Wisconsin Valley Union 4-3 in overtime …
Lac du Flambeau ambulance service loses an EMT
What appeared to be a simple item on the agenda for the Feb. 18 meeting of the Lac du Flambeau town board to ratify the membership of the town’s volunteer fire department ambulance personnel ended up as being something more than the roster’s approval which did ultimately take place.
Minocqua town board OKs conceptual plan for Winter Park snowmaking
The Minocqua Winter Park (MWP) board of directors has received the go-ahead from the Minocqua town board to proceed with a conceptual plan to install a snowmaking system at the park facility on Minocqua’s west side.
Hodags snap Lakeland’s three-game conference win streak
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team’s three-game conference win streak came to an end on Friday night. Rhinelander defeated Lakeland 72-46 in Rhinelander.
Lady T-Birds fall to Rhinelander to conclude regular season
Similar to the first meeting, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team played competitive early with Rhinelander. A strong second half by the Hodags put the game away. The Thunderbirds fell 57-33 to Rhinelander on the road Friday night.
Fourth OWI and officer obstruction charges for Baraboo man
A Baraboo man was arrested in Three Lakes last Monday night for a 4th OWI offense and obstructing an officer. Kendall J. Meyer, 56, was charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence-4th offense, a class H felony, and one count of resisting or obstructing …
Mercer boys’ basketball team drops two straight
The Mercer High School boys’ basketball team dropped two more Northern Lights Conference games. The Tigers fell 90-24 to Washburn in Mercer on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Then, Mercer traveled to Solon Springs Friday and lost 73-17 to the Eagles.
Lakeland girls’ wrestling concludes season at sectional meet
The Lakeland girls’ wrestling team saw its season come to an end on Friday night. The Thunderbirds participated in a WIAA sectional meet at D.C. Everest Senior High School. Emma Brooks, Kady Lohoff and Moriah Louis all dropped their first round matchup.
Eagle River council approves trap/neuter/return program for feral cats
The common council of the city of Eagle River, during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, approved a trap/neuter/return program for the city’s burgeoning cat population. The program was the brain-child of city clerk Becky Bolte, who took the initiative in organizing it and presenting it to the council for …
Manitowish Waters town board reviews proposed NEMSD agreement change
The Manitowish Waters town board discussed changes to a proposed intergovernmental cooperation agreement for the Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District during a Feb. 17 special meeting.
Presque Isle approves preliminary work for audit with KerberRose
The Presque Isle town board agreed to begin an operational audit with the firm KerberRose during a special town board meeting on Feb. 18. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch told The Lakeland Times on Feb. 19 it was determined town clerk Lori Thomas and town treasurer Becky Jirikowic will compile a …
Newbold town board nixes Rookery Run tower proposal, hears finance update
A proposal to place a 100-foot service tower on Rookery Run found little support at the Feb. 12 Newbold town board meeting, held at the Newbold Community Center.
Philip (Phil) Edward Albert
Philip (Phil) Edward Albert, 77, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Phil was born on June 1, 1948, in Madison, and lived a life defined by love for his family, service to his community, and deep pride in the places he called home. Phil attended Our …
