Two Sectional Titles
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams celebrate two championships and a trip to state following a WIAA Division 2 sectional meet Friday, Oct. 23 at Northwood Golf Club in Rhinelander. It’s the first time since 2016 that both the Lakeland boys’ and girls’ teams won …
Minocqua Visitors Bureau wants to buy town property
The Minocqua town board was approached at its Oct. 20 meeting by Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau (MVB) chief executive officer Krystal Westfahl with two proposals, the first having to do with property on East Milwaukee Street the town purchased in 2024 following a vote of the electors at its April …
Submit a resolution to Wisconsin Conservation Congress for 2027 spring hearings
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds Wisconsin residents to submit ideas as proposed resolutions through Monday, Feb. 8, 2027 at midnight. The Wisconsin Conservation Congress is an independent organization of citizens that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the DNR on how to responsibly manage state’s natural resources.
Lac du Flambeau, Arbor Vitae town boards OK Lakeland Airport budget
The Lac du Flambeau and Arbor Vitae town boards at their Oct. 21 meetings approved the 2027 budget for the Lakeland Airport in Arbor Vitae. The two towns, along with Minocqua and Woodruff, own the airport and those two town boards approved the airport budget of $282,860 during meetings the …
Lady T-Birds set three school records, finish second at the GNC girls’ swim meet
Three event victories, three school records and a second-place team finish put a stamp on a strong night for host school Lakeland Union High School during the Great Northern Conference girls’ swim meet on Friday.
BBB urges people to give wisely during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thinking pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Make sure your generosity supports a charity you trust.
Minocqua town board approves purchase of new squad car
The Minocqua town board, at a budget meeting on Oct. 22, approved the purchase of a new 2027 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor for $45,817 for the Minocqua Police Department.
Thunderbirds secure fourth straight regional title
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team captured its fourth straight regional championship — even if it took 20 extra minutes to accomplish the goal. The top-seeded Thunderbirds beat No. 4 seed Merrill 2-0 in overtime in a WIAA Division 3 regional final Saturday night. That came on the …
Is it the cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV?
Coughing, sneezing, fever, or a sore throat? It can be hard to know what’s making you sick. As respiratory illness season begins, the Oneida County Health Department is helping residents understand the differences between common illnesses and what they can do to protect themselves and others.
Presque Isle town board adjusts loan amount for fire station roof
The Presque Isle town board agreed to set a loan amount at $106,000 for a new roof on its fire station during a special meeting on Oct. 21. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch said that at the Oct. 15 regular town board meeting, he estimated the maximum loan to cover all …
Dells downer: LUHS volleyball’s comeback comes up short in five-set showdown
The volleyball playoff rematch between Lakeland Union High School and Wisconsin Dells High School lived up to the hype. Encompassed in another five-set thriller, third-seeded Wisconsin Dells walked away the victor over the sixth-seeded Thunderbirds (25-14, 25-20, 24-26, 22-25, 15-11) in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal match on Thursday …
Mercer volleyball team drops playoff match to Butternut
The Mercer High School volleyball team saw its season come to an end following a playoff loss on Thursday. Butternut High School, the No. 2 seed, beat the seventh-seeded Tigers 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-21) in a WIAA Division 5 regional semifinal match in Butternut.
Pickup truck takes a swim at LUHS
The driver of a pickup truck escaped serious injury in an Oct. 21 mishap at the entrance to Lakeland Union High School (LUHS). According to the accident report filed by the Minocqua police department, Kayla Stegall, 16, Boulder Junction, was westbound on State Highway 70 and turned south to enter …
Lakeland Nordic Ski Team registration open now through Saturday
It’s never too early to be thinking about snow. Registration for the 2026-27 Lakeland Nordic Ski Team season is open now through Saturday. Lakeland Nordic Ski (LNST) has youth programs for students in grades 2 through 12, and beginner and experienced skiers are welcome. Register your skiers by Oct. 31 …
Clark campaigns on cooperation, rebuilding the Northwoods
Voters in Wisconsin’s seventh congressional district need a representative who can work across party lines, bring practical experience to Washington, and address problems that have been neglected while the nation’s political parties fight among themselves.
