Say ‘Mooo’
Maggie Johnson smiles for a picture with her daughters Cece, 3, and Audrey, 2, during the 61st annual Beef-A-Rama festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Minocqua.
Hardwood Hearings
The closing of night before opening day is probably the most prepped and ready I get for just about anything. It’s something I wait nearly an entire year for. Opening day; two words that pay partly to the homage that makes the outdoors all that it is. Two words that …
Birth to 3 screenings at the Minocqua public library Oct. 7
“Give a child a good start in the first 1,000 days.” That’s the theme of a free developmental screening event for children from birth to three years of age conducted by Oneida County Human Services.
Beef-A-Rama herds generate near max-capacity crowd
The 61st annual Beef-A-Rama brought herds of visitors to downtown Minocqua on Sept. 26, resulting in another max-capacity year, according to the Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau. Krystal Westfahl, president and CEO of the Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, said the beautiful weather facilitated a wonderful event.
Lakeland volleyball team earns road sweep
The Lakeland Union High School volleyball team won its third straight Great Northern Conference match after a 3-0 (25-18, 27-25, 25-21) sweep of Tomahawk on the road.
The Lake Where You Live
BAP! An acorn strikes the office roof shingles as I sit at my desk here in late September. The red oaks are releasing their progeny, which the grey squirrels gnaw to pieces on the spot, or bury for the future and, in forgetting many of them, help perpetuate the species.
T-Bird boys’ soccer wins in penalty kicks
Lakeland boys’ soccer got its first chance at a penalty-kick shootout and, in the process, walked away with an extra point. The Thunderbirds tied 1-1 with Rhinelander on Tuesday at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander. The game went to penalty kicks with Lakeland winning 4-2.
‘A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond’ at the Campanile Oct. 15
The music, energy and unmistakable sound of Neil Diamond are coming to the Campanile Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., when Matt Vee and The Killer Vees take the stage for “I Am, He Said — A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond.”
Some parents say LUHS bus routes are unsafe
While not on the agenda for the Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) school board, conversations on busing dominated the public comment portion of the Sept. 28 meeting.
NRB discusses Line 5, passes invasive species and ‘rehabilitation regulation’ rules
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) held its September meeting on Sept. 23 in Sturgeon Bay. Secretary Karen Hyun concluded her opening statement by explaining the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) involvement regarding Enbridge Line 5. It was a topic that saw the majority of public comment during the open …
Boulder Junction committee gathering stories to celebrate 100 years
The town of Boulder Junction will be celebrating its 100th anniversary as a town in 2027 and a town committee has been created to lead those celebrations. The committee is hard at work creating plans that include the unveiling of commemorative plaques in early March, a town-wide birthday party in …
Ethics complaint filed against Vilas County board chair
An Eagle River woman has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission (WEC) regarding comments made by Vilas County board chairman Jerry Burkett during his chairman’s report at the Sept. 22 Vilas County board meeting. Kathryn Craffey filed the complaint with the state this week.
Tigers inconsistent in four-set loss to Hurley
The Mercer High School volleyball team lost a home match to Hurley in four sets (19-25, 14-25, 25-20, 15-25) on Monday at John “JP” Pierpont Court in Mercer.
DNR shares deer herd health reminders and updates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD is testing your harvested deer.
Lakeland/Mercer Collegiate Update
Owen Clark (cross country) and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will be back in action Saturday, Oct. 3 with the Carleton College (Minn.) Running of the Cows ... Carson Fieck (football) and Northern Michigan University had a bye. Northern Michigan will be back in action Saturday, Oct. 3 against No. …
North Woods Art Tour invites public to experience autumn through the eyes of artists
Discover Wisconsin’s creative spirit this fall with the 2026 North Woods Art Tour. Since 2000, the North Woods Art Tour has invited the public to explore the creative spaces and inspiring stories that comprise the region’s rich artistry. It is time once again for art enthusiasts, fellow crafters, and curious …
Boulder Junction continues debate over ATV/UTV traffic
The Musky Riders Boulder Junction ATV/UTV Club presented its request to open certain town property to ATV traffic during a public hearing on Sept. 29 and town supervisors listened to public comments from both sides of the issue in order to obtain information for a future meeting.
DNR encourages public to source local firewood this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Wisconsinites and state visitors to think twice before giving invasive species or harmful hitchhikers a ride in their firewood this fall.
LUHS senior Cameron Schmidt named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Lakeland Union High School is proud to announce that senior Cameron Schmidt has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
