Oddly satisfying
Pricilla Waukau, 3, explores the wonderfully gooey side of crafting during DIY Craft Night with Squishies on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Minocqua Public Library.
Antigo answer: Lakeland football scores 27 unanswered points for victory
In what was the final varsity football game at Antigo’s Schofield Stadium, the Thunderbirds scored 27 unanswered points to win their second straight game. Lakeland defeated the Red Robins 27-6 in a Great Northern Conference game on Friday.
Nicolet College unveils broadband service technician apprenticeship program
Nicollet College announced the creation of a broadband service technician apprenticeship program on Oct. 1, in partnership with the Sokaogon Chippewa Community (SCC) and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards.
Presque Isle town board sends letter to LUHS about bus routes
The Presque Isle town board sent a letter to Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) district administrator Jamie Koepp expressing their concern and satisfaction with current bus routes.
T-Bird soccer routs Raiders
Medford’s boys’ soccer team almost pulled off an upset last month in Medford. It was a totally different game when the Thunderbirds hosted the Raiders on Thursday. Lakeland defeated Medford 9-1 in 60 minutes at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua. Five different players scored for the Thunderbirds.
Wisconsin DMV makes finding nearest in-person service easier with new interactive map
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) launched Find My DMV, a new interactive map that helps customers find the most convenient DMV Customer Service Center location and service hours. Tapping into Google maps technology, customers can also filter to find a location by services needed, days …
Issues facing Lakeland Airport get a spotlight
In the early 1970s, members of the Lakeland Loons, a radio controlled (RC) model airplane club, began flying their planes on a section of the east-west runway at Noble F. Lee Memorial Field in Arbor Vitae, more commonly known as Lakeland Airport.
Bayfield beats Mercer volleyball in five-set match
Seeking a four-match win streak, the Mercer High School volleyball team went all five sets in the final home game of the regular season. The Tigers fell in five (17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 24-26, 10-15) to Bayfield on Thursday at John “JP” Pierpont Court in Mercer.
Denim & Dessert Readers Theatre presents classic comedy in Presque Isle Oct. 16-17
Denim & Dessert Readers Theatre presents the classic comedy “Charley’s Aunt” Oct. 16-17 at the Presque Isle Community Center. Both shows begin at 7 p.m.
GLIFWC ‘objects’ euthanasia of 9 wolves, DNR says policy was followed
Following an Oct. 5 statement by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) objecting to the euthanasia of nine wolves in Price County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added to its original statement, and included a comment from DNR secretary Karen Hyun:
Lakeland boys’ basketball fall intramurals
Lakeland Thunderbird basketball is offering a fall intramural youth boys’ basketball league for grades three through six.
Lac du Flambeau school board OKs preliminary 2026-27 budget
The board of education for the Lac du Flambeau school district approved the district’s preliminary 2026-27 budget during its Oct. 8 meeting.
United Women in Faith Rummage and Bake Sale in Minocqua Oct. 21-23
For approximately half a century, shoppers at the United Women in Faith rummage sales in Minocqua have known there is one bake sale favorite worth arriving early for: homemade donut holes.
Say ‘boo’ to the flu: Get your flu and COVID shots by Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner! Got your costume? Got your pumpkin? How about your flu and COVID vaccines? Respiratory illness season is creeping up, and vaccination is one of the best ways to protect yourself, family, friends and neighbors.
Lakeland Nordic Ski Team registration open now through Oct. 31
It’s never too early to be thinking about snow. Registration for the 2026-27 Lakeland Nordic Ski Team season is open now through Oct. 31.
Autism advocates blast Evers over federal education tax credit
New federal regulations for a nationwide education tax credit have refueled a debate over school choice in Wisconsin, with an autism advocacy organization criticizing Gov. Tony Evers for opposing a program that could provide millions of dollars in educational assistance to students, including those with special needs.
White House puts $49 trillion price tag on socialist agenda
The Democratic Socialists of America is growing by leaps and bounds across the nation, and, as it does so, the Trump administration’s Council of Economic Advisers has prepared and released an economic analysis of the group’s agenda showing that, if enacted, every American household could be on the hook for …
Doll club to hold meeting Oct. 15
The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will hold their October meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Kalmar Community Center at 1011 North Railroad Street in Eagle River.
Science in a bag at Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters Oct. 15-25
From Oct. 15-25, stop by the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters to pick up a free science in a bag for kids during library open hours.
