Glad to be back
Olivia Caruso, left, a fifth grade student within the Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk school district (MHLT), and her sister Kaylee Caruso, right, an eighth grade student at MHLT, are all smiles as they are greeted by district administrator Robert Smudde on the first day of school Sept. 1.
Nokomis looks at options to keep Oneida County’s Med 4
In October, 2025, Wendy Smith, the clerk for the town of Nokomis, sent an email to Oneida County sheriff Grady Hartman, town officials for the western portion of Oneida County including Minocqua, Little Rice, Cassian, Hazelhurst and Woodruff as well as Aspirus Health representatives and state legislators.
Snowhawks electric in summer finale
Lake Tomahawk ended the 65th season of snowshoe baseball with a convincing win. The Snowhawks defeated WPS Local 420 23-7 Monday night at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Hardwoood Hearings
And it was the knifing curves of the Columbia, through Cascades and into a Pacific tomorrow, that carefully caught me up to this torrent of words.
50-year grocery career ends on a high note
Robert Jaskolski has worked for over 50 years in the grocery industry across the Midwest, but his time working in the Northwoods as CEO of T.A. Solberg Co., Inc. holds a special place in his heart.
Pig roast to benefit Minocqua Kawaguesaga Lake Protection Association Saturday
The Minocqua/Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association, Inc. is holding a Pig Roast Fundraiser at Torpy Park in Minocqua on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be pork sandwiches, corn-on-the-cob, chips, soda and beer. Also, come for live music, a silent auction and lake fair. All are …
MHLT alters bus routes to save money
Bus route changes for the Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk school district (MHLT) have generated dozens of phone calls from parents to school administrators. MHLT district administrator Robert Smudde said the biggest change is that the district is no longer sharing bus routes with Lakeland Union High School.
Lakeland girls’ swim places fourth at Shorewood
The Lakeland girls’ swim team challenged itself with a trip down south against some of the state’s best teams. The Thunderbirds finished fourth out of seven teams with 286 points at the Shorewood Invite Saturday.
The Lake Where You Live
Let’s just say it: Few organizations are doing more to protect the waters of our northern counties than the Northwoods Land Trust. A video the trust recently created (www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAJE1fsaBjo) spells out as eloquently as anything why lake protection is so essential, and why the trust’s approach to preservation of sensitive …
Breathe easy this season and protect yourself from respiratory illness
As fall approaches, respiratory illnesses such as influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically begin to circulate more widely. Taking a few simple steps can help protect you, your family, and others in our community.
Arbor Vitae man dead following boating accident
Authorities are investigating the circumstances involved in a boating accident on Sumach Lake in Arbor Vitae Sunday. According to a press release from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, the dispatch center received a call reporting a capsized boat in the lake “with two men in the water.”
Mercer volleyball team gets much-needed experience
The Mercer High School volleyball team opened its new season with a pair of non-conference invites. The Tigers went 1-3 at the Crivitz Invite Tuesday, Aug. 25. Then, Mercer went 0-5 at the Prentice Invite Saturday.
Introduction of Eurasian watermilfoil to the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
One hundred years of change have modified the aquatic landscape held behind an impoundment first crafted at the confluence of two rivers. Now a century old, there’s a more recent transformation taking root in it’s tannin-dimmed waters.
‘Healthy’ habits that aren’t so healthy after all
Whether it hits you in your 20s or not until you’re 50 or beyond, most of us eventually realize that if we don’t start adopting healthier habits, life’s road will get a lot bumpier. Once that “better start getting healthier” lightbulb goes off, you might consider joining a gym, or …
Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction facing $4.8 million lawsuit for wake boat ordinances
A decision in the $4.8 million lawsuit against the towns of Manitowish Waters and Boulder Junction for wake boat ordinances may be coming within the next two months. At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Boulder Junction town board, town clerk Dan Driscoll said an answer from the court was …
DNR and DHS issue 2026-28 fish consumption booklet
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2026-28 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines consumption guidelines for fish caught from waterbodies across the state.
Rhinelander roundabout work to be complete this month
Construction crews continue work toward completion of single lane roundabouts in Rhinelander, one at the intersection of State Highway 17 and Boyce Drive and the other at the intersection of County Highway G with U.S. Highway 8.
Campanile Center for the Arts announces 2026-27 performance series
The Campanile Center for the Arts is celebrating a milestone with the announcement of its 2026-27 performance series, marking 20 seasons of bringing exceptional live music and performing artists to the Lakeland community.
Participate in deer donation program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters and meat processors to participate in the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. Since the program began in 2000, hunters have donated over 100,000 deer, which were processed into …
