Never forget: 25th Anniversary of 9/11
While passing motorists honk horns in support, Minocqua fire chief Rich Carani, left, and Lt. Luke Taylor set up an American flag on the department’s Engine One in front of Minocqua’s fire station on U.S. Highway 51 on Friday, Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on U.S. …
Wausau East’s late touchdown spoils Lakeland’s home opener
There have been some close contests and some blowout games for the Lakeland football team. Friday night was one that came down to the wire with Wausau East snatching a victory. The Lumberjacks scored the go-ahead and game-winning touchdown with 2 minutes, 1 second left to overtake the Thunderbirds 27-22 …
Generations Senior Center to host vaccine clinic Oct. 20
Stay healthy this winter by visiting the annual Fall into Good Health Vaccine Clinic on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Generations Senior Center at 103 Elm Street in Woodruff on the Corner of U.S. Highway 51 and Townline Road in the lower level of Lakeside Plaza.
Lakeland Area Bus Service responds to concerns over new bus routes
Lakeland Area Bus Service responded to concerns from parents and school administrators about new bus routes established this school year for Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) and the Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) school district.
Lakeland boys’ soccer team wins three games in three-day span
It had been nothing but home sweet home for the Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team. They finally hit the road for a couple of non-conference contests after winning a Great Northern Conference game.
Edilson Lima and Samba 1 return to Mercer for a night of fundraising
A professional Brazilian dance group is coming to Mercer on Sept. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Mercer Community Center, located at 2657 West Railroad Street.
Boulder Junction voters decide fate of additional $719,688 in broadband funds
At a special town meeting of the electors on Sept. 10, the town of Boulder Junction decided to retain and reinvest surplus funds of over $700,000 left over from the town’s broadband project. Boulder Junction resident Scott Weber was the first person to put forward a motion on what to …
Thunderbirds sweep home invite
The Lakeland cross country team took home two plaques with a couple of victories in a home meet. The Lakeland boys and girls both won the Ted Voigt Invite Thursday at Minocqua Winter Park. Chequamegon, Florence-Niagara and Three Lakes participated in the invite.
Lady T-Bird swim wins double dual
Lakeland girls’ swim stayed undefeated in the Great Northern Conference after two more wins in a double dual Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat Merrill 115-49 and Medford 109-61 at Prairie River Middle School in Merrill.
Lake Tomahawk town board asked to take stance on proposed lake district
The Friends of Tomahawk Lake asked the Lake Tomahawk town board to take a stance on the Tomahawk Lake Association’s (TLA) proposed lake district at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Activities for everyone are at Olson Memorial Library
Here’s what you need to know about upcoming activities at Walter E. Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River:
Lawsuit challenges warrantless searches through Flock network
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has filed a federal lawsuit challenging law enforcement’s warrantless use of Flock cameras, arguing that the rapidly expanding system allows police to reconstruct people’s movements with a degree of precision that triggers Fourth Amendment protections.
LUHS girls’ tennis stays undefeated in conference play
The Lakeland girls’ tennis team had little problem getting by a Great Northern Conference opponent before gaining valuable experience in a non-conference invite. The Thunderbirds beat Merrill 7-0 on Thursday at Merrill High School. Then, Lakeland went 2-3 in five duals at the Wausau West Invite Friday and Saturday.
Decision on Nokomis fire station expansion for Med 4 could come sooner than later
At 6:49 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Oneida County’s Med 4 ambulance, based at the Nokomis fire station, was dispatched to a residence on McCord Road in Little Rice in response to a call to assist a 76 year-old man who was injured.
Mercer volleyball sweeps South Shore in Northern Lights Conference opener
The Mercer High School volleyball team started Northern Lights Conference play with a win its home opener. The Tigers beat South Shore 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-18) Thursday at John “JP” Pierpont Court in Mercer.
The Curious Mind
Our world seems to be filled with conflict, stress, disagreements, selfishness, and greed, It can make one wonder if kindness is dead. And yet, if we look hard enough or try hard enough, examples of kindness and caring still exist, I know, because I was a witness to more than …
Smooth sailing for Newbold town boating ordinance amendments
Drawing a dozen interested people, a public hearing was held at the Newbold Community Center Sept. 10 to consider proposed amendments to town ordinance Chapter 11.00 Boating Regulations. The amendments were discussed by the Newbold town board at its June 11, July 9 and July 30 meetings.
LdF school board raises meal prices, approves district propane bid
The school board for the Lac du Flambeau public school district last week raised school breakfast, lunch and snack prices for the 2026-27 school year. Introducing the agenda item, district administrator Dr. Josh Ernst, included the prices for 2025-26 as a comparison; during that school year, the breakfast price was …
Minocqua plan commission advances conditional use permit
The Minocqua plan commission advanced a conditional use permit (CUP) for 8694 Wisconsin State Highway 47 to the town board level at its Sept. 8 meeting. Rick Umhoefer applied for the CUP for the property, which is owned by Gregory Meyer, to add outdoor display areas to an existing golf …
