Sensational secret agents
The Secret Agents perform during their concert sponsored by the Lakeland Area Performing Arts Association on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua.
Golden memories
Despite what may look like simple fun in the sun, the purpose of many summer camps is to foster personal growth and new meaningful experiences in adolescents. Sometimes those summers are so transformative that the memories and lessons learned live with campgoers for the rest of their life.
No plans, no show, no go: Arbor Vitae plan commission rejects Trapp re-zone request
A re-zone request submitted to the Vilas County zoning department Nick Trapp failed to get a positive recommendation of approval from the Arbor Vitae plan commission at its Sept. 11 meeting. The request is to re-zone property Trapp owns near the intersection of U.S. Highway 51 and Snyder Road which …
Lady T-Bird girls’ swim stays undefeated by slimmest of margins
Sometimes, a swimmer can win an event by just out-touching their opponent. For the Lakeland girls’ swim team, they needed the final event to stay undefeated in conference play. The Thunderbirds traveled to Medford for a Great Northern Conference double dual on Thursday. Lakeland beat Merrill 103-64 and Medford 86-84. …
Minocqua man avoids jail time, but must register as sex offender
A Minocqua man found in possession of child pornography in 2024 was sentenced on Sept. 5 and will avoid jail time. Marathon County judge Gregory Strasser handed down the sentence to Jacob Riley Collins, 23, for four misdemeanor class A charges of possessing harmful material exposing a child and one …
Howard Young Foundation celebrates 16th annual Bonhomie Club recognition evening
The Howard Young Foundation hosted its 16th Annual Bonhomie Club Recognition Evening on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Minocqua Country Club. This year’s event, themed “Giving from the Heart” brought together Bonhomie Club members, community leaders, and hospital supporters to celebrate the profound impact donors continue to make on healthcare …
Home spectacle
Many Thunderbirds saw positive results when the Lakeland cross country team hosted its annual home invite. The Lakeland boys finished first out of three qualified teams with 17 points at the Ted Voigt Invite at Minocqua Winter Park on Thursday. The Lakeland girls didn’t qualify for a team score but …
Wabeno Post 44 American Legion Social on Oct. 6
Enjoy the fellowship of your comrades at Weatherwood Supper Club, 12898 State Highway 32, Mountain for the Wabeno Post 44 American Legion Social scheduled for Oct. 6. Cocktails are 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Break-in at bar and restaurant in Arbor Vitae
An Arbor Vitae bar and restaurant was broken into the night of Sept. 11 and the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office has been notified, according to a Facebook post by the business.
Road warriors
In a matchup of undefeated Great Northern Conference teams, the Thunderbirds set the tone early on to get another road win. The Lakeland boys’ soccer team beat Mosinee 4-1 on Thursday in Mosinee. The first four T-Bird games had all been on the road with Lakeland winning all four.
Nokomis pumps brakes on DOT’s proposed U.S. 51 roundabout
The Nokomis town board last Monday approved sending a letter to the state Department of Transportation (DOT) opposing a proposed roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highway 51, County Highway K and Swamp Lake Road. Russ Berg of the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department said, from the department’s standpoint, it was …
Moment to shine
Joey Jurries set out to an international swimming meet to represent the United States of America, the Northwoods and so much more. He brought back more than just medals.
A dandy indication
While there are many reasons for declining dandelion populations some have seen this year, some of them could be a cause for concern. Whether this year’s low dandelion crop could be caused simply by unfavorable weather, or something more, is not fully known, but there are other early spring phenomena …
St. Germain rejects second telecom rental offer
The St. Germain town board voted unanimously during its Sept. 8 meeting to reject — for the second time this summer — a proposal from a telecommunications firm to rent town land and erect a tower there. In July, the board rejected a first offer from Green Bay-based telecommunications provider …
Wergin race team wins BMX state championships
BMX means a lot to JJ Wergin and his family. When the BMX state championships came to Rhinelander, they were very excited and brought home several state titles. The Wergin race team of Hazelhurst includes manager JJ and his kids James, Jayce and Jackson Wergin. In addition, two other members …
LUHS boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner on Oct. 5
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Newbold town board tweaks short-term rental ordinance
The Newbold town board at its Sept. 11 meeting agreed to amend its short-term rental ordinance in order to make what town chairman Dan Hess indicated were minor changes. The board, in March, adopted an ordinance regulating tourist rooming houses, or short-term rentals, which are properties most commonly advertised on …
League of Women Voters local watch party and webinar on state constitutional amendments
The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods invites community members to a timely webinar: “Wisconsin Constitutional Amendments: Consequences and Better Practices” on Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rhinelander District Library, 106 North Stevens Street.
Forest History Association of Wisconsin’s Fall Conference heads to Manitowish Waters
Join the Forest History Association at their Fall Conference to celebrate their 50th anniversary as well as the 100th anniversary of the Northern Highland American Legion (NHAL) State Forest on Oct. 3 to 4 at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters.
