All-conference skater
Lakeland Union High School freshman Laine Jelinski skates on the ice for the Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op in a game against Viroqua Jan. 3 at the Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena in Minocqua. Jelinski was voted honorable mention all-Wisconsin Valley Conference at the end of the season.
Season preview: Thunderbird baseball creating an identity
Lakeland Union High School baseball is looking to create a culture in year two under coach Adam Bremer. The Thunderbirds found themselves in the basement of the Great Northern Conference standings last season, tied for last with Antigo. It’ll take everyone if Lakeland wants to move up in the standings.
Minocqua considers joining Lynne in push to shift road costs
A jurisdictional transfer request submitted to the Oneida County board’s highway committee by the town of Lynne was on the committee’s April 2 meeting agenda. The request centers around Willow Road being transferred from the town’s road inventory to the county highway system.
Szott named executive director of Sayner-Star Lake-Cloverland Chamber of Commerce
The Sayner–Star Lake–Cloverland Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Shelby Szott to the position of executive director and marketing coordinator, expanding her role within the organization.
Season review: Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op surged late
A young Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op saved its best for last in a season full of learning and growth. The Eagles, comprised of schools Northland Pines, Lakeland Union, Rhinelander, Three Lakes, Antigo, Hurley and Norway (Mich.), finished the season with a record of 8-14-2. They ranked fourth out of …
Questions delay airport land decision until April 29
Another special meeting of the town boards for the four towns — Minocqua, Woodruff, Lac du Flambeau and Arbor Vitae — that own the Lakeland Airport in Arbor Vitae has been scheduled for April 29.
Minocqua Dance, Performance with a Purpose Company presents ‘Work of Heart’ and more April 12
Minocqua Dance, Performance with a Purpose Dance Company, invites the community to its performance of “Work of Heart” and Competition Dance Showcase on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at Lakeland Union High School’s theatre.
Lakeland intramural boys’ basketball league
Lakeland Thunderbirds basketball is offering an intramural boys’ basketball league for grades two through four. The cost is $20 (financial aid available if needed). The league takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April with one Saturday date to select teams located at the Lakeland Union High School fieldhouse in …
The search for Melissa Beson continues
More than a year has passed, and Lac du Flambeau resident Melissa Beson is still nowhere to be found.
Lakeland Figure Skating Club presents ‘Finding Your Light’
The Lakeland Figure Skating Club will present its annual spring ice show, “Finding Your Light,” on April 11 and 12 at 1 p.m. at the Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena. This year’s production is dedicated to mental health awareness, weaving themes of strength, resilience, and self‑discovery into a program designed to …
T-Birds of Tomorrow youth football camps this summer
Skill and fundamental camps for incoming second through seventh-graders will run June 22 through 23 and July 20 through 21. Campers will learn the basics of every offensive and defensive position and participate in team-building exercises designed to make them better players in this non-padded, minimal-contact camp. Camps are perfect …
Presque Isle board approves concept of dog park
The Presque Isle town board at its April 2 meeting approved the concept of a dog park. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch said the board’s parks and rec committee recommended approval of the park.
Kemp Station Maple Sugaring Demonstration Day April 11
Are you interested in collecting sap and making your own maple syrup? If you are new to maple sugaring or have a small operation that you’d like to improve, come to Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff for the 2026 Maple Sugaring Demonstration Day on Saturday, April 11, from 9 …
Fall flag football league begins in August
Practices and games will be held on the Lakeland High School game field and practice field. This league is focused on having fun, skill introduction and development and learning football strategy. Sportsmanship and teamwork will also be taught.
Oneida County’s next highway commissioner
The Oneida County board’s public works and highway committee has made a recommendation to the county board regarding the next county highway commissioner. The committee at its April 2 meeting forwarded to the county board a resolution electing Ben Rich as the next Oneida County highway commissioner.
Lost locations of the Northwoods program at Winchester library April 23
Come to the Winchester Public Library on April 23 at 3:30 p.m. and learn about lost locations of the Northwoods.
Tiffany takes rival to task on tax on tips, overtime
With legislation to eliminate state income taxes on tips and on some overtime now sitting on Gov. Tony Evers’s desk, the issue has emerged as a flashpoint in the state’s 2026 governor’s race, pitting presumptive Republican nominee Tom Tiffany against one of the leading Democratic candidates, state Rep. Francesca Hong, …
