Time to glide
Eight-year-old Jean Erker, left, and Ted Erker skate down The Glide during its opening day on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Boulder Junction Winter Park.
Lakeland boys’ basketball takes care of business
After losing by over 30 points earlier in the week, the Lakeland boys’ basketball team won by over 30 points to achieve its first Great Northern Conference win of the season. The Thunderbirds (2-3, 1-2 GNC) beat Antigo 76-36 on Friday, Dec. 19 in Minocqua.
January events in Minocqua
Events to look forward to in Minocqua this year, according to a press release issued by the Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau:
Our Spot on the North Side
A simple stroke of my paddle broke the reflection of a million stars that illuminated the cold and calm October darkness. Nautical twilight was just beginning to show as we started the voyage to the north side of the lake. With a combination of hope and somewhat stubborn optimism, I …
Ice is firming up, caution still advised
While ice is still in its early stages of forming on area lakes, it’s getting to the point where people, in general, can ride snowmobiles and fish with less stress of falling through. However, anytime a person ventures onto hardwater, caution should be taken.
Generations highlights services, growth and funding needs
Generations is entering the new year focused on “steady progress” rather than resolutions or “bold expectations” as it continues serving older adults in the Lakeland area. The organization states in a press release that it is the only full‑time senior center in western Oneida County dedicated to residents 65 and …
Lady T-Birds rout Antigo for first GNC win
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team got out to a big lead and never looked back on Friday, Dec. 19. The Thunderbirds beat Antigo 62-28 for their first Great Northern Conference win of the season at Ted Voigt Court in Minocqua.
Price County snowmobile trails open
The Price County snowmobile trail system opened Dec. 24 at 8 a.m. Iron County trails were the first to be open on Dec. 9, followed by Oneida and Vilas county trails 10 days later.
WCC bear advisory committee forwards recommendations to NRB
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) bear advisory committee met on Dec. 5 to review and forward recommendations from the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) bear advisory committee regarding harvest quotas and license numbers for the 2026 bear season.
Woodruff 2026 New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Woodruff New Year’s Eve Celebration is Sunday, Dec. 31, from 3 to 8 p.m. Fireworks will start at 7 p.m. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides and a bonfire. The Cross Country Cruisers wil sponsor a chilli feed inside the community center for a fee.
Brayden Kelly sweeps Junior National races in Duluth, Cable
The Lakeland Nordic ski season has had a flurry of activity lately with competitions in Duluth, Minn., Cable and Winchester over the last few weeks.
Snowmy is back with a new hat and a different spot
The once viral sensation and winter icon in Minocqua, Snowmy Kromer, a giant 35-foot snowman that dons his own custom Stormy Kromer hat (hence the name) is back for the first time in two years. Last week, Dec. 16-18, Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau president and CEO Krystal Westfahl and …
Reindeer: the workhorse of the arctic
We might say that Santa Claus has his own reindeer to take care of, but up in northern Alaska and all the way to the Canadian Arctic the natives in those particular regions also rely on the reindeer for other obvious reasons. The reindeer, more or less a sub-species of …
Lady T-Bird wrestling takes sixth in Shawano
The Lakeland girls’ wrestling team displayed its talent with a top-10 finish in Shawano over the weekend. The Thunderbirds finished sixth out of 25 teams with 73 points at the Shawano High School Holiday Classic on Saturday.
The Lake Where You Live
Do you ever think of your lake as a place for your winter walks? Each year after hanging up the bicycle from hooks screwed into the garage rafters, I turn to plying the town roads on foot. Cold weather is no reason to stop exercising.
Winchester’s draft ATV/UTV ordinance heads back to the town board
When the Winchester town board meets in regular session in 2026, town chairman Joe Discianno expects to have the draft ordinance for use of all terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) on town roads on the meeting agenda.
Mercer boys’ basketball falls to Hurley
Taking on one of the top teams in the Northern Lights Conference, the Mercer boys’ basketball team fell 69-18 to Hurley on Friday, Dec. 19 in Mercer. “I thought we played decent,” coach Anthony Pemble said. “Still have some things to clean up. Hurley is probably the best team in …
Northwoods Chapter of Muskies, Inc. hosts second annual Battle on St. Germain Lakes on Jan. 17
Fishing guide Jim Lund started the Battle on St. Germain Lakes last year, a family-friendly ice fishing tournament on 14 lakes in the St. Germain area. Over 200 people attended this first-ever event and competed for over $9,000 in prizes that organizers were able to raise. The event also provided …
NEMSD board meltdown
The four member board of directors for the Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) met for two hours on Dec. 17. While there is agreement among them the ambulance service in Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Presque Isle and Winchester, which began operations on Jan. 16, as the result of a …
