Browsing books
Carolyn Hamilton of Brookfield browses the hobbies and do-it-yourself section during the Manitowish Waters Used Book Sale on Thursday, July 9.
Minocqua Fourth of July fireworks location change draws mixed reviews
By many accounts, the change back to the Aqua Bowl for the July 4 fireworks display was a booming success. For years, the fireworks had been fired from a clearing northeast of the town’s water tower and southeast of the mill pond near Save More that town chairman Mark Hartzheim …
Lakeland 14U softball wins league title
The Lakeland 14U softball team beat the Laona Rebels 12-1 in five innings on July 8 at Lenz Field in Minocqua to win the league championship. A nine-run fourth inning helped seal the victory on the final game of the season. Adalyn Bohne had the walk-off hit, and, after some …
Blake Timmons first on podium at SCTP state in Lakeland trap team history
For the first time in team history, the Lakeland trap team had an athlete receive an award at a Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) state event. The honors went to seventh-grader-to-be Blake Timmons, who took second place and shot 83/100 targets during the SCTP state trap doubles event at the …
GardenFest has been going strong for over 20 years
The Lakeland Gardeners, a local club who takes care of the Seasons of Life Hospice House Garden, is holding its annual festival this weekend in Woodruff. GardenFest began in 2004.
Oneida County zoning pushes data center moratorium to county board
The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee unanimously voted last week to recommend a one-year moratorium on new data centers, sending the measure to the full county board. The quick decision followed significant public testimony from residents from across the political spectrum. The county board will consider the one-year moratorium …
One inning spoils win for Senior Babe Ruth team
The Lakeland Babe Ruth Sr team lost to Tomahawk 15-7 at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field in Tomahawk on July 9. Lakeland had five more hits than Tomahawk, but a nine-run sixth inning proved too much to overcome.
Fleazaar Sale in Manitowish Waters July 15
Everyone is itchin’ to get to the one-day sale you don’t want to miss! The Manitowish Waters Community Presbyterian Church hosts their annual Fleazaar Sale on Wednesday, July 15, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 13883 Marathon Road, Manitowish Waters. The sale occurs every year on the …
Attorney’s fees questions linger in Manitowish Waters
A question about attorney’s fees was a topic of discussion during the July 7 meeting of the Manitowish Waters town board. The question was brought up by town board member Doug Zeise, who asked the item be on the agenda; it was a continuation of his inquiry he made at …
Season review: Young Lakeland boys’ tennis team challenged itself
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ tennis team didn’t have a lot of depth, but they got a lot of varsity experience and even sent one flight to the individual state tournament.
Extreme heat is rising and so is the risk to your heart
As summer heat intensifies across the United States this week, the American Heart Association is warning that soaring temperatures don’t just make people uncomfortable — they can put serious strain on the heart and increase the risk of life-threatening complications.
Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op tabs Jennifer Chiamulera as head coach
Jennifer Chiamulera has been named as the new head coach of the Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op, the Northland Pines High School athletic department announced Thursday, July 9.
Area youth bring ‘The Little Mermaid’ to the Campanile this weekend
Thirty talented young performers from throughout the Lakeland area will take audiences on an enchanting underwater adventure as the Campanile Center for the Arts Summer Youth Theater presents “The Little Mermaid,” adapted by Katheryn Schultz Miller from Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale.
Lynne town board approves conflict of interest resolution
The Lynne town board, by a vote of 2 to 1, on July 8 approved a resolution establishing standards for conduct of town officials intended to “prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public confidence in town government.”
WILL sues Evers over constitutionality of race-based program
In what is the next chapter of a rapidly developing legal battle over race-based government programs, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, representing the taxpayer group Citizens Defending Liberty, has filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s Supplier Diversity Program, arguing that the state illegally awards race-based contracting preferences.
James R. Bowman
James R. Bowman, age 69 of Harshaw, passed away Thursday, July 8, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim was born on December 10, 1956, the son of Raymond “Bud” and Beverly (nee Houck) Bowman.
Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Fitch
Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Fitch, age 97, of Omro, passed away peacefully in her home on July 6, 2026, at her home. Betty was born on April 6, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Eveline (Denis) Loverine, in Kenosha. She graduated from high school and went on to work alongside …
Donald Carl Allen
Donald Carl Allen, age 81 of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Thursday, July 9 at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua. Don was born on Aug. 6, 1944 in Arbor Vitae, the son of Claude and Clara (nee Gehrke) Allen.
