Merry moves
Third-grade-students dance to “I Like Red” during the Third and Fourth Grade Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Lac du Flambeau Public School.
Special meeting of the electors in St. Germain on Jan. 7
The St. Germain town board, meeting in special session on Dec. 11, took action to schedule a special meeting of the town electors. Voters will be asked to decide whether the offices of town clerk and treasurer should be elected or appointed positions.
Adversity strikes LUHS boys’ hoops team in loss to Medford
Foul trouble and injuries were too much to overcome for the Lakeland Union High School boys’ basketball team in its road opener on Friday. Medford (1-2, 1-1 GNC) defeated the Thunderbirds 66-52 in a Great Northern Conference contest at Raider Hall.
Holiday Craft Extravaganza at Manitowish Waters library Dec. 29
Celebrate the season with our children’s Holiday Craft Extravaganza on Monday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library, 5761 U.S. Highway 51, Manitowish Waters. Children’s library assistant Leah will lead a Story Time at 10:30 a.m., followed by a special craft.
Boulder Junction announces grand opening of its winter park
With the area temperatures dropping and winter drawing near, the town of Boulder Junction is pleased to announce the return of its winter park facility, featuring the community ice rink, sledding hill and the innovative skating trail known as The Glide ice skating ribbon. Preparations for The Glide began earlier …
Lake Tomahawk town board formally adopts 2026 budget
The Lake Tomahawk town board formally adopted its budget for the upcoming year. Town chairman George DeMet said there wasn’t much change to the budget, which has a property tax levy of $811,914 included, a 1.73 percent increase from the 2025 budget.
LUHS boys’ hockey wins wire-to-wire over Pacelli
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team got back in the win column with a 4-1 victory over non-conference Pacelli on Thursday in Stevens Point.
Church of the Pines helps fight hunger in the Northwoods and more
Church of the Pines continues its mission of compassion and community support by contributing $8,100 to organizations addressing food insecurity in both the Northwoods and Milwaukee.
Winchester town board mulls law enforcement needs
The four Vilas County towns that worked to get the Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) formed and operational – Winchester, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters and Presque Isle – are looking at possibilities regarding sharing other services.
Raiders race by Lady T-Birds
Down one of its starters, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team dropped its third straight Great Northern Conference game to open the season. The Thunderbirds fell 79-50 to Medford on Friday in Minocqua.
Newbold town board reviews enhanced wake ordinance
The Newbold town board at its Dec. 11 meeting reviewed an enhanced wake ordinance it enacted two years ago, which at the time, received overwhelming support from the public.
DNR announces new online tool to help private well owners interpret water lab test results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of Be Well Informed, an online tool that can help private well owners interpret their drinking water lab test results.
Mercer High School varsity girls’ basketball season in limbo
The Mercer High School varsity girls’ basketball season may be coming to an end for 2025-26. Coming into the season with only six girls out for the team, the Tigers’ roster trimmed down to four as of last week.
Mercer boys’ basketball team falls to South Shore, Butternut
The Mercer boys’ basketball team started strong but couldn’t finish in its first two games of the season. The Tigers fell 65-46 in their season, home and Northern Lights Conference opener against South Shore on Friday, Dec. 5. Then, Butternut defeated Mercer 55-48 in another conference game on Friday in …
Eagle River bids farewell to three long-time employees
The retirements of three long-term city employees were accepted by the Eagle River city council during its Dec. 10. meeting. The three individuals were also recognized for their service and achievements through individual resolutions.
Season review: Lady T-Bird swim rose up state ranks
Three years ago, the Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim program didn’t have much of a team. The Thunderbirds increased their numbers this year and had one of their best seasons of the decade.
Eagle River fire department to commemorate 9/11 on ice
Eagle River fire chief Michael Anderson informed to the city council during its Dec. 10 meeting his department will once again be spearheading the construction and maintenance of a long-running local winter tradition but this year will see a significant variation on its theme.
ATV/UTV survey on the horizon in Manitowish Waters
The Manitowish Waters town board, during a Dec. 9 meeting, decided to table any decisions with regard to opening up Tower Road to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility-task vehicle (UTV) use until the Northwoods UTV/ATV Club has had a chance to hold public informational meetings.
