Floral fun
Two-year-old Reese Kozisek enjoys picking flowers during the flower-themed Garden Storytime on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Minocqua Public Library.
DNR fisheries biologist shares info on lake sturgeon
Lake sturgeon are one of the most historical fish species Wisconsin lakes have to offer — notably, a rich tradition of sturgeon spearing occurs every winter on the Lake Winnebago system in the Fox Valley area that captivates outdoorsmen across the state and beyond.
GLITC holds emergency management summit
The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) conducted an emergency management summit at the Lake of The Torches Casino in Lac du Flambeau on Aug. 14. The purpose of the summit, according to a press release issued prior to the event, was to bring together tribal leaders, members of GLITC staff …
Season preview: Lady T-Bird volleyball relying on its depth
Led by second-year head coach Taylor Bruhl, the Lakeland Union High School volleyball team is as deep as it’s been in a long time.
Manitowish Waters town supervisor’s vote benefits son’s business
The Lakeland Times was contacted with concerns regarding Manitowish Waters town officials. One of those concerns was with town supervisor Lynn Schroeder, who, at one point recently, resigned from the board after enhanced wake ordinances he was in favor of were adopted by the three-person board on a 2-1 vote. …
Season preview: New Mercer volleyball team looking to create own legacy
The fresh season brings new changes for the Mercer volleyball team. They’re entering 2025 with new leadership on and off the court. The Tigers had no problems winning the conference championship for a sixth straight year and a regional championship for a ninth consecutive season in 2024.
Summer’s not over yet
A common sentiment I’ve heard from people around the community is how short summer was. It came and went. But here’s the thing — summer isn’t over yet. Technically, summer doesn’t end until the start of the Autumnal Equinox on Monday, Sept. 22. However, a lot of people, myself included, …
Boulder Junction library and historical society present monthly history series Sept. 25 on ‘Dr. Kate: Angel on Snowshoes’
The Boulder Junction Public Library and Boulder Junction Area Historical Society are partnering to present OurStory: a Monthly History Series. Programs will share “OurStory” — highlighting a local history topic or area of interest that helps us remember the past, understand how it impacts our present, and preserve these memories …
Two sex offenders released in Oneida County
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office this week announced two sex offenders would be released on Aug. 26, one temporarily living in Rhinelander. Richard S. Loppnow, 45, was convicted in Oneida County of two counts of third degree sexual assault. The criminal charges were brought against him by the state in …
The Lake Where You Live
This evening I hooked and landed a smallmouth bass on Birch Lake. It was only an 8-incher, but it was significant because I caught it using a fly rod and a bass bug. And I owe this event largely to my 13-year-old grandson, Tucker Kulow, of Plymouth.
Snowhawks sneak in one more win before summer’s end
The Lakeland Tomahawk Snowhawks needed every run they could get to end the season with a win on Monday night. The Snowhawks hung on and defeated WPS Local 420 15-14 in the regular-season finale.
Times requests new investigation in Presque Isle
The Lakeland Times has again asked the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the town of Presque Isle for open-records violations, after months of failed attempts to obtain computer records the newspaper says the town is legally obligated to release.
Northern Waters Genealogical Society meeting Sept. 2
The Northern Waters Genealogical Society invites you to their next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street. A brief business meeting will follow. Guests may attend in person or join on Zoom.
Northwoods Almanac
The first frost of autumn occurs at a much later date these days than it did in recent decades — now typically mid-to-late September. I checked some of my notes to make sure my memory was correct on this, and here’s an example of what I found:
Is there a doctor in the house?
It’s no longer a surprise to most people trying to use the healthcare system, but communities across the nation are experiencing a serious shortage of physicians, especially primary care providers, and northern Wisconsin is no exception.
Mercer Senior Center Midweek Mingle & Learn series is back this fall
The Mercer Senior Center is pleased to announce the return of its free weekly speaker series, Midweek Mingle & Learn, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 3. The series takes place at the Mercer Senior Center, 2518 Margaret Lake Road, from 10 to 11 a.m. and invites adults of all ages to enjoy …
Home opener
After an exciting win at Hayward last week, the Lakeland football team plays in its home opener today.
Rollovers, lack of safety gear and proper training contribute to fatal ATV/UTV crashes
With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable tragedies.
