Tent teamwork
Merrill Schield, left, and Tim Baade, right, of the Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club, work together to help set up the Lakeland Noon Rotary beer tent on Sept. 25, a day before the 61st annual Beef-A-Rama.
Raiders run wild over short-handed Lakeland football team
Going up against the top team in the Great Northern Conference, a short-handed Lakeland football team dropped its fifth straight game. The Thunderbirds fell 37-0 to Medford Friday night at Raider Field. It was the first time Lakeland had been shut out in a game since falling 33-0 to Mosinee …
Vilas County zoning committee forwards data center moratorium to county board
Following a Sept. 23 public hearing, the Vilas County zoning and planning committee voted unanimously to advance a proposed ordinance to the full county board for its consideration. The ordinance, if adopted, would implement a temporary moratorium on permitting and development of data centers, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and …
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.
Lady T-Bird tennis drops first GNC match
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ tennis team faces an uphill climb to win the Great Northern Conference following its first conference loss of the season. Rhinelander defeated Lakeland 5-2 at the LUHS tennis courts on Thursday.
Vilas County Sheriff stays with Flock
Last week, as reported in the Sept. 25 edition of The Lakeland Times, Oneida County sheriff Grady Hartman announced the sheriff’s office has ended its use of what has become across the country in recent months controversial Flock automated license-plate reading surveillance technology.
The Curious Mind
In my last column I wrote about the incredible humility I saw manifested by Billy Mills. It reminded me of another story sharing an event that contrasted a performer demonstrating incredible humility and professionalism with another who had fallen prey to hubris. The two stories together got my Curious Mind …
What to know about voter registration mailers
As Election Day approaches on Nov. 3, a wave of voter registration and absentee ballot mailings from third parties have begun arriving in Wisconsin residents’ mailboxes.
Illinois man arrested in town of Washington for allegedly beating his mother
Hoffman Estates, Ill., resident William Hazel is facing charges of battery to an elder person after the Vilas County Sheriff”s Office arrested him in the town of Washington on Sept. 18 for allegedly beating his 66-year-old mother.
Thunderbird boys’ soccer team shuts out Antigo
Two days after losing its first game of the season, the Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team got a road win. The Thunderbirds shut out Antigo 2-0 in a Great Northern Conference game on Thursday at Listle Field in Antigo.
Red Cross asks for blood donations to keep supply steady this fall
The need for blood is constant, and the American Red Cross urges people of all blood types to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to help ensure patients continue to receive the care they depend on. The Red Cross supplies hospitals across the country with more than …
LUHS volleyball goes 2-2 in Marshfield
The Lakeland Union High School volleyball team went 2-2 during the Autumn Aces volleyball tournament Saturday at Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield. The Thunderbirds went 2-1 in pool play, falling 2-0 to host Marshfield Columbus before defeating Coleman and Crandon in straight sets.
$1.25 million settlement with tribal member ends lawsuit over 2024 arrest
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office will pay Lac du Flambeau tribal member Thomas Maulson $1.25 million to settle a federal civil-rights lawsuit stemming from a March 2024 encounter in a Rhinelander Walmart parking lot that left Maulson bloodied and requiring 13 stitches.
Lakeland cross country teams win Three Lakes Invite
Lakeland Union High School cross country won two team titles following an invite at Three Lakes. The Lakeland boys took first out of seven qualified teams with a score of 21 points during the Three Lakes Invite Thursday at Big Stone Golf Course. The Lakeland girls placed first out of …
Newbold town board questions increase in library budget
The Newbold town board, at its Sept. 24 meeting, questioned the Rhinelander District Library’s proposed budget for next year that would see the town contribute more money than in previous years.
Oneida County reminds public to make time for flu shot this season
Fall is a time for crisp air, colorful leaves, and fun activities. But before you jump into pumpkin spice season, take a moment to plan for your flu vaccine. Flu season typically runs from October to May, with peak activity between December and February. To ensure you’re protected when you …
