The Lake Where You Live

Something was different on this evening’s bike ride. The day was, once again, hot and stuffy. But by the time I set out on the good old Trek, the humidity had dropped, the temperature had slipped into the low 70s, and a light breeze brushed past my face.
Ted Rulseh, Columnist | August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026

Meeting for families with children who have disabilities in Woodruff on Aug. 30

A meeting for families who live in or visit Northern Wisconsin and have a child of any age with a disability and their allies is on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Woodruff.
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August 28, 2026
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LUHS sees slight improvement in attendance rate

Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) staff reported at a school board meeting Aug. 25 that they saw an increase in the attendance rate during the 2025-26 school year.
By JACOB LINK None
August 28, 2026

Lakeland girls’ tennis wins road opener

The Lakeland girls’ tennis team made it two straight wins to begin the season following a 5-2 victory in its road opener at Ashland Monday.
By BRETT LABORE Sports Reporter
August 28, 2026

Early waterfowl seasons begin Sept. 1

Wisconsin’s two early waterfowl seasons kick off Tuesday, Sept. 1. Early teal starts at sunrise on Sept. 1, and concludes Sept. 9. The Northern Duck Zone regular season starts Sept. 26. Early goose begins 30 minutes before sunrise on Sept. 1, and runs through Sept. 15. Regular goose seasons for …
By BLAKE RICHARD Reporter
August 28, 2026

Lac du Flambeau school board chooses a successor to Jackson

The board of education for the Lac du Flambeau (LdF) public school district Monday selected a successor to Brian Jackson, who resigned his seat on July 8. He was elected to the school board in April, 2025.
By BRIAN JOPEK Reporter
August 28, 2026

Last week for lateral candidates to apply for a career change with the Wisconsin State Patrol

Experienced, certified law enforcement officers have until the end of this week to apply for a lateral transfer opportunity with the Wisconsin State Patrol. Applications for the lateral hiring recruitment period are due at the end of the day on Sunday, Aug. 30. Successful applicants will train with fellow lateral …
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August 28, 2026
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Snowhawks slug three home runs in win over Pack Em Inn

The Snowhawks edged Pack Em Inn 23-19 in one of the highest-scoring snowshoe baseball games of the summer Monday in Lake Tomahawk.
By BRETT LABORE Sports Reporter
August 28, 2026
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Register for the 46th Annual Midwest Musky Classic in Phelps Oct. 2-4

Registration is open for the 46th Midwest Musky Classic fishing tournament held Oct. 2-4 in Phelps. Tournament fishing is on North and South Twin Lakes, Lac Vieux Desert, Big Sand Lake, and, new this year, also Long Lake and Kentuck Lake.
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August 28, 2026

ADRC of Oneida County hosts events to help with aging

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Oneida County is hosting multiple events throughout August and September. The “Brain and Body Fitness” class is hosted every Wednesday in August at the Reiter Center in Three Lakes from noon to 1:30 p.m. and offers physical and cognitive exercises for caregivers …
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August 28, 2026

Coaches Chris and Robert Garcia, swimmer Joey Jurries representing United States at upcoming world championships

Hazelhurst natives and current Lakeland Swim Club coaches Chris and Robert Garcia have been selected as the USA Down Syndrome Swimming (USADSS) head coaches for the upcoming Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation (DSISO) World Championships.
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August 28, 2026

Property owners divided on Tomahawk Lake Association’s proposed lake district

The Tomahawk Lake Association (TLA) is moving forward with plans to create a lake district in order to help fund rehabilitation projects and has submitted a proposed boundary to Oneida County for approval.
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August 28, 2026

Northwoods Almanac

The policymaking board for the WDNR recently approved the agency’s request to purchase a conservation easement from the Michael A. Uihlein Exemption Trust near Land O’Lakes. The acquisition was made possible through a roughly $600,000 grant from the federal Forest Legacy Program and more than $305,000 in the last remaining …
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August 28, 2026

Boulder Junction to host public hearing on ATV traffic

The Boulder Junction town board, at its Aug. 25 meeting, agreed to schedule a public hearing on Sept. 29 to discuss the possibility of opening up certain roads to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic. Even before town chairman Dennis Reuss provided an update on a meeting he had with the Wisconsin …
By JACOB LINK None
August 28, 2026

Back-to-school reminder: Energy drinks are not healthy shortcuts for students

As families prepare for a new school year, many students may look for a quick boost to manage early mornings, homework, athletics and busy after-school schedules. But health experts caution that energy drinks are not a safe or healthy way for children and teens to stay alert.
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August 28, 2026

Northwoods Yard & Garden

Early fall is just around the corner, and prime time for many lawn care practices comes with it. Two practices that pay big dividends for many Wisconsin lawns are overseeding and core aerating. Each needs to be done correctly for optimum results, and both have limitations on what they do.
Bruce Spangenberg, Special to the Lakeland Times | August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026

Hunting, trapping and fishing season calendar

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August 28, 2026

Eagle River to face electric rate increase

The Eagle River city council, during its Aug. 18 meeting, was informed city users will likely face an increase in electric rates beginning in January, pending the outcome of a public hearing and deliberations among the council. Mike Sanborn, Eagle River light and water department director, explained the need for …
By FRED WILLISTON Special to the Lakeland Times
August 28, 2026

Minocqua plan commission approves two survey maps, ARP and sign permit

The Minocqua plan commission approved two sets of certified survey maps, an administrative review permit (ARP) and a sign permit at its Aug. 25 meeting. The commission granted the ARP to Zachary Troyer to operate a therapy clinic at 8566 U.S. Highway 51 in the town of Minocqua.
By JACOB LINK None
August 28, 2026

Portion of Vilas County Highway F to be temporarily closed

Motorists who use Vilas County Highway F between State Highways 70 and 47 in Lac du Flambeau will need to make other route plans for approximately 10 days beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
By BRIAN JOPEK Reporter
August 28, 2026
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