Salute to cancer survivors

Karen Lewis leads a group of cancer survivors under a tunnel of drivers for the traditional Salute to Cancer Survivors during the 17th annual Let’s Tee Off Against Breast Cancer golf event Thursday, June 18, at Trout Lake Golf Club in Arbor Vitae.

Generations celebrates America’s 250th birthday

Generations Senior Center in Woodruff is celebrating America’s 250th birthday this Friday, June 26 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of food, friendship and patriotic fun.

Walk-off win

A walk-off win gave the Lakeland Babe Ruth Senior League team a lot to celebrate on Tuesday, June 16. The Thunderbirds defeated Eagle River 6-5 at the Minocqua Park Complex.

Officer-involved shooting in Lake Tomahawk investigated by Wisconsin DCI

An officer-involved shooting death at a residence on Lumen Lake Road in Lake Tomahawk on June 17 is being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

Cool summer offerings at Demmer Memorial Library

The Demmer Memorial Library in Three Lakes is happy to share its upcoming programming.

Two people injured in Hazelhurst UTV/pickup truck collision

A Harshaw man was seriously injured late Saturday night as the result of a collision in Hazelhurst of the utility task vehicle (UTV) he was driving and a pickup truck. According to a press release from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the dispatch center received a call at 11 p.m. …

Season review: Lakeland baseball improved till the end

The Lakeland Union High School baseball team made progress from the start of the season to the end. The Thunderbirds compiled a 4-14 record and finished 2-12 in the Great Northern Conference to place eighth out of eight teams. Overall, they averaged 6.6 runs per game and allowed an average …

Northwoods golf tradition

The 17th annual Let’s Tee Off Against Breast Cancer golf event took place Thursday at Trout Lake Golf Club in Arbor Vitae. Like they’ve done in years past, they raised a lot of money to help those who are dealing with breast cancer.

United Methodist Church of the Pines donates $5,500 to support local food pantries

United Methodist Church of the Pines has donated a total of $5,500 to two Northwoods food pantries as part of its ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in the region. Pastor Mark Gilbert recently presented a check for $4,500 to Lorna Springate, executive director of the Lakeland Pantry. An additional …

Lac du Flambeau town board interested in Northwoods EMS District

The Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) will be approached about the possibility of the town of Lac du Flambeau joining the district which currently comprises the towns of Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Presque Isle and Winchester.

Pride Football Camp starts on July 20

High school scheme install and skill contact days for incoming eighth- through 12th-graders is coming this summer. Incoming eighth-graders are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the high school players.

Discovery Center launches 5‑part environmental education series in Boulder Junction

The North Lakeland Discovery Center will offer a new environmental education series in Boulder Junction this summer and fall, supported by funding from the Boulder Junction Community Foundation.

Judge continues restraining order for tribe enforcing fishing restrictions for non-tribal members

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians responded to a federal judge temporarily blocking fishing restrictions the tribal council put in place earlier this year for non-tribal members.

Brett La Barge jury trial set for December

A 42-year-old Lac du Flambeau man will stand trial in Vilas County court for attempted first degree homicide as the result of an incident that occurred at a residence on Arnold Stock Lane in Lac du Flambeau in December of last year.

Bear Cupboard Run Returns to Minocqua on June 26

The annual Bear Cupboard Run will take place Saturday, June 26, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Torpy Park in Minocqua. The event features a half-marathon, 5K run/walk and the popular children’s “Cubby” run. Presented by The Lakeland Pantry, the run is one of the organization’s largest yearly fundraisers and …

Pirate-themed fundraiser to support FORK

A family‑friendly fundraiser supporting Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pirates Hideaway in Eagle River. The event, titled PiratesFORKids, will feature activities and food sales benefiting FORK, a nonprofit organization that provides nutritional support to children living in food‑insecure …

Back thru the Times: 60 years ago local girl competes for National Spelling Bee title

A photo and caption featuring Linda Anne Johnson appeared on the front page of The Lakeland Times on May 12, 1966, one week after the 14‑year‑old eighth grader at Boulder Junction Grade School won the 1966 Wisconsin Badger State Spelling Bee in Madison.

Minocqua’s grant application for Hwy. 70 trail denied for 2026

The town of Minocqua has been turned down as part of the selection process by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) in its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Minocqua director of public works Mark Pertile notified the town board and others in an email on June 18.

Vilas County highway committee OKs bid for County Highway F work

The Vilas County board’s highway committee last week approved a bid for work on a stretch of County Highway F in Lac du Flambeau.

St. Germain approves funding for public works equipment

The St. Germain town board, during a special meeting on June 18, approved $285,695 for new equipment for the town’s department of public works (DPW). The majority of the money will be spent to replace the town’s current front-end loader, which is nearly 20 years old.