The Northwoods Deadliest Stretch
Calling it perhaps the deadliest stretch of highway in the state of Wisconsin, Oneida County sheriff’s captain Tyler Young said recently the state needs to seriously address crash issues with U.S. Highway 51 south of Minocqua from County Highway D to State Highway 8, a reach of highway that continues …
Lakeland volleyball earns first win over Tomahawk in four years
The Thunderbirds responded from two losses last Saturday and got back on track with a road win at Tomahawk on Tuesday. “That means a lot, especially on their home court,” coach Taylor Bruhl said. “The crowds brought it on both sides so it was really fun to play with an …
DNR deer advisory committee looks at deer management unit configurations
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer program specialist Jeff Pritzl lead the latest DNR deer advisory committee meeting with one of the main agenda items being the possible reconfiguration of Deer Management Units (DMUs).
Solbergs unveil new foundation to benefit community
Trig and Tula Solberg, whose philanthropic commitment to the Lakeland community has helped so many over multiple decades, have announced yet another endeavor, a mutual creation they see as the culmination of a lifelong dedication to meaningful causes — a new community foundation to support the needs of the area’s …
Oneida County zoning orders Bangstad to cease outdoor activities
The Oneida County zoning department on Monday ordered Kirk Bangstad to cease all business activities associated with a conditional use permit that the county revoked earlier this year, a directive that effectively shuts down all outdoor activities at Bangstad’s Minocqua Brewing Company.
Trial for MHLT teacher allegedly possessing child pornography rescheduled for 2025
A former fourth-grade math teacher with the Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk school district was first set to stand trial next month in Vilas County court, but what’s expected to be a three-day jury trial has since been rescheduled for Feb. 18-20, 2025.
Heating assistance programs in Wisconsin
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, many Wisconsin residents may struggle to afford their heating bills. Fortunately, several programs are available to provide financial assistance and improve the energy efficiency of homes for low-income individuals and families.
Thunderbirds win seventh straight game
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team took a break from conference games with two non-conference wins. The Thunderbirds beat Washburn 3-0 on the road on Saturday. Lakeland came back home on Monday to beat Three Lakes 5-0 in Minocqua.
Movie Review: ‘Dead Poets Society’ inspirational 35 years later
Movies often make me feel alive. Not only did “Dead Poets Society” give me a buzz, but it also inspired me. “Dead Poets Society” came out June 2, 1989 and features Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston, Norman Lloyd, …
‘Significant Other’ tournament anglers have fun on Manitowish Waters Chain
This was the fourth year of the You and Your Significant Other Bass Tournament on the Manitowish Waters Chain. Tournament organizer Yeng Thao of Wausau said his wife had been asking to fish a tournament with him for years.
Saturday afternoon football
Coming off their biggest loss of the season, the Lakeland football team gets an extra day of rest as they prepare for Merrill. The Thunderbirds (3-2, 1-2 GNC) take on the Bluejays (3-2, 1-2 GNC) tomorrow afternoon in Merrill. The Bluejays already have three more regular season wins than they …
Fall is a good time to check for invasive species on aquatic gear
This is the time of year that lake property owners are spending time taking out their piers, swim rafts and other equipment that has been in the lake since spring. It is time to get things winterized and cleaned up to put back in next spring. But it is also …
Wolf killed by duck hunter on opening day
Saturday morning of the Northern Zone duck season brought a terrifying incident to a group of young hunters in the Northwoods. The incident took place as Chase Melton and two of his cousins, ages 13 and 14, were in their duck blind.
Undefeated conference season
Two more wins gave the Lakeland girls’ tennis team momentum as they prepared for yesterday’s Great Northern Conference Meet. The Thunderbirds beat Assumption 6-1 as part of a non-conference invite at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School on Saturday. On Monday, Lakeland beat Marshfield Columbus 6-1 to finish the conference dual …
Waterfowl hunters can help stop the spread of invasive species
People often think about invasive species when launching their fishing boat or pulling the pontoon out to take it to another lake. But waterfowl hunters, too, can potentially move Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from one place to another. Boats, blinds, decoys and even humans and their four-legged friends can move …
Electronic recycling event in Mercer Oct. 1
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, from noon to 3 p.m., the Mercer Public Library will host a free electronic recycling event with MRM Recycling and First Choice Computer Recycling. TVs, computers, gaming consoles, phones, tablets, printers, DVD and VCR players, radios and computer accessories.
Vilas supervisor asks Presque Isle board to rescind Winchester ATV/UTV request
In June, the Presque Isle town board, on a 2-1 vote, agreed to send a request to Vilas County for the opening of county highways W and J in Winchester for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) use.
Personal bests highlight meet at St. Norbert College
The Lakeland girls’ swim team traveled to De Pere on Saturday to take on two new teams the Thunderbirds haven’t seen this season. “This is a brand new meet,” coach Tierney Edwards said. “Notre Dame Academy reached out to us to see if we were interested in coming down for …
Fish Like a GIRL
Back in the 80s sometime, a band called REO Speedwagon had a song called “Time for me to Fly.” It was a good tune, and still is. If birds could choose any song to sing, this is the time of year they may choose that one.
