Fresh start at the market
Nodira Payzieva of Irma works to set up her booth as she prepares for the Minocqua farmer’s market on Friday, May 15. She said this is her second year participating in the farmer’s market.
Lake Tomahawk asks county to shift RV‑shop permit to CUP after resident pushback
The Lake Tomahawk town board on May 13 didn’t recommend approval of an administrative review permit (ARP) application, but instead agreed to send it to the county to see if it should be a conditional use permit (CUP) application.
Lady T-Birds beat the clock
Better late than never. The Lakeland Union High School girls’ soccer team remained perfect on the season thanks to a late goal. The Thunderbirds beat Wausau East 1-0 in a non-conference road game Friday night. Karsyn Dyre scored the go-ahead and game-winning goal on a pass from Lexi Gindorff with …
A Tribute to Bobby Bullet scheduled for May 21
A tribute event honoring singer‑songwriter Bobby Bullet is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua. A $10 suggested donation is requested.
Lakeland Airport clears land purchase as administrator resigns over internal turbulence
The Lakeland Airport Commission (LAC), meeting for less than 10 minutes in special session on May 14, accepted the formal approvals from each of the town boards representing the towns that own the airport — Lac du Flambeau, Arbor Vitae, Woodruff and Minocqua — that provides authorization for the LAC …
Northwoods Hub pancake breakfast in Mercer on May 24
Start your day with a delicious pancake breakfast at the Northwoods Hub, formerly known as the Mercer Senior Center, on Sunday, May 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage links, along with milk, juice, and coffee.
LUHS girls second, boys third to conclude track and field regular season
The Lakeland Union High School track and field team put forth strong numbers, including one school record, in two different meets across three days.
Circle K Stores kills CUP application in Woodruff
Circle K Stores has pulled the plug on a conditional use permit (CUP) application it had submitted for the former bank building at 103 Elm Street (U.S. Highway 51) on the northwest corner of the Hwy. 51 and County Highway J intersection.
2026 Memorial Day weekend pie and bake sale in Manitowish Waters
For the sixth year, Manitowish Waters Women’s Service League will again sell popular homemade and freshly baked pies and other bakery on Friday, May 22 at 8 a.m. in front of the Village Market in downtown Manitowish Waters.
Broken record: Jayden Cella sets new high jump school mark
A middle school track and field record was broken by one Arbor-Vitae Woodruff Elementary School student-athlete last week. Jayden Cella, an eighth-grader at AV-W, set a new school record in the high jump following a middle school track and field meet Thursday at AV-W Elementary School.
Woodruff man gets 5th OWI bond reduced
A 42-year-old Woodruff man charged with a fifth offense of operating while intoxicated and in custody in the Oneida County jail on $50,000 bond had that bond reduced by Oneida County judge Mary Sowinski on May 14.
Minocqua Fire Department Station 2 to host community pancake breakfast
The Minocqua Fire Department will host a community pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 23, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Minocqua Fire Station II, located at 8528 N. Bo-di-Lac Drive. All community members are invited to attend and support the firefighters of Station II.
Primetime baseball: Northland Pines, Lakeland combine for 36 runs in three-plus-hour long game
A marathon game turned into the longest and latest game of the season for the Lakeland Union High School baseball team. Northland Pines ended Lakeland’s brief two-game win streak with a 23-13 win Thursday at the LUHS baseball field. The Thunderbirds got back in the win column with a 19-4 …
Nine-year sentence for Eagle River senior citizen said to use fentanyl ‘like cash’
A 75-year-old Eagle River woman has been sentenced to nine years in the Wisconsin prison system after having been found guilty of one count of possession with intent to deliver more than 50 grams of fentanyl as a party to a crime.
Ride for Peanuts marks 20th year on June 13
The 20th Annual Ride for Peanuts, sponsored by the District 11 American Legion Riders Association of Wisconsin, is scheduled for Saturday, June 13. The event will be held rain or shine. According to a press release, the ride is open to all participants, who may take part on motorcycles or …
T-Bird boys’ tennis sweeps home doubleheader
The Lakeland boys’ tennis team held a doubleheader against two different teams on Thursday, winning both matches. The Thunderbirds beat Pacelli 5-2 in a non-conference match. Then, Lakeland defeated Ashland 4-3 in the last Great Northern Conference dual meet of the season. Both matches took place in Minocqua.
Pride Football Camp starts on July 20
High school scheme install and skill contact days for incoming eighth- through 12th-graders is coming this summer. Incoming eighth-graders are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the high school players.
