Harnessing fun
Nicolette Scarfo races towards a second place finish in the 4-dog sled race during day two of the Three Bear Sled Dog Races on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Town Hall grounds in Land O’ Lakes.
Lakeland Nordic ski boys rise to second place overall
The Lakeland Nordic ski team saved its best for last with a strong showing at the state distance meet. The Lakeland boys finished second as a team at the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League State Distance Championships Saturday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 8 in Cable. The second-place finish put them …
After ultimatum, Presque Isle turns over records
After the Vilas County district attorney took the rare step of issuing an ultimatum, the town of Presque Isle has met a Jan. 30 deadline for turning over requested records to The Lakeland Times.
Kids Ice Fishing Day in Minocqua on Feb. 28
An annual favorite for many, the Lake Tomahawk Family Fisheree hits the 20 year mark this year. While many tournaments have come and gone during that time, this one has stayed strong. With the entire community coming together to ensure anglers of all ages have a great time with family …
Vilas County LWC hosts regional speaking, poster competion
“Essentially, all life depends upon the soil ... there can be no life without soil and no soil without life; they have evolved together.”
Minocqua Forest Riders Vintage Snowmobile Day set for Feb. 21
Last year’s Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club’s Vintage Snowmobile Day drew almost 1,000 people. Organizers say this year’s program is shaping to draw even more people to the event. The event will take place at the Area 31 complex at 13050 Gilbertson Road, Minocqua.
Kallen Howard, Tyrone Moore win individual wrestling conference titles
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ wrestling team had two champions after the conference tournament on Saturday. The Thunderbirds finished fourth out of seven teams with 123.5 points at the Great Northern Conference meet in Medford. Kallen Howard and Tyrone Moore won individual conference titles for Lakeland.
Lenny Drewsen, long-time Woodruff police chief remembered for his community presence, dies after fall
A well-known Woodruff community member has died. Wednesday morning, former Woodruff police chief Lenny Drewsen was found dead at his home. Minocqua police lieutenant Ben Burrows said Drewsen’s death was the result of injuries he sustained in a fall.
‘Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters’ at the Campanile Feb. 22
Audiences are invited to relive the soundtrack of a generation when “Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters” takes the stage at the Campanile Center for the Arts on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
Hunting, trapping and fishing season calendar
Note: 2026-27 licenses through the Department of Natural Resources will go on sale early March of 2026, check your GoWild account for more information.
Clutch victory: LUHS boys’ hoops hangs on to beat Northland Pines
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team got out to a sizable lead in the second half before holding on to a win a close Great Northern Conference game. The Thunderbirds beat Northland Pines 56-55 on Tuesday at Ted Voigt Court.
Minocqua man sentenced to serve 80 months in federal prison and pay more than $800,000 in restitution
Cory Kromray, a 39-year-old Minocqua man who was indicted in federal court, was sentenced last week on Feb. 5 to serve 80 months behind bars, three years probation and pay more than $800,000 in restitution.
Friends group showcases Mercer Library staff, ongoing renovations
The Friends of the Mercer Library are recognizing “Love Your Library” month and highlighting recent updates and ongoing community support for the Mercer Public Library.
The Lake Where You Live
What looks more lifeless than a snow-covered lake on a February morning when I can’t remember that last day the temperature topped 32 degrees? I know there’s life under the ice, but there certainly isn’t any on top of it. From our shoreline I can see one fishing shack positioned …
Lady T-Birds come back to beat Eagles
In a span of two games, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team saw one of the best players in the state and had a comeback win over a Great Northern Conference rival. The Thunderbirds fell 77-46 to non-conference Shawano on Monday in Minocqua. Then, Lakeland traveled to Eagle River to defeat …
AV-W school board hears feedback on district administrator
The small meeting room the Arbor Vitae-Woodruff (AV-W) board of education usually meets in was full as the board met for its meeting on Feb. 9. Among those in attendance was a deputy with the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, standing in the back of the room.
