Freshly picked
Halo Francois, 2, takes a bite of a freshly picked carrot during the Kids Vegetable Garden Harvest at the library on Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Minocqua.
Calming the storm
The Lakeland Union High School football team gained a big lead early before cruising to a season-opening win Friday night. The Thunderbirds defeated Hayward/Lac Courte Oreilles 42-14 at Rod Lundberg Field. Quarterback Gabe Karch, making his first varsity start as the signal-caller, accounted for three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) …
Campanile Center for the Arts celebrates 20 years
The Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua celebrated its 20th anniversary on Aug. 19 with a legacy and donor appreciation dinner. While the Campanile first opened its doors in 2006, it draws inspiration from art programs in Minocqua dating back to 1982, with the creation of the Lakeland Children’s …
Oneida County public works denies Willow Road transfer request
The Oneida County board’s public works committee during its Aug. 20 meeting denied a jurisdictional transfer request from the towns of Lynne and Minocqua to the county. The issue centers around 12.9 miles of Willow Road, which intersects with U.S. Highway 8, goes through Lynne, becomes Pine Lake Road at …
No phone, no internet, plenty of problems
Residents across Oneida County are still searching for answers after receiving letters from Frontier Communications that the company will be cutting copper-based phone and internet services.
Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin builds 30th home in 30th year
Kristin Calvetti is the very definition of dedication. As a hardworking mother balancing two jobs — a full-time position with Vilas County Child Support and a part-time role at Glik’s — she has spent years pouring everything into her three boys. Now, after a six-year battle with skyrocketing rent and …
LUHS girls’ swim takes first at Merrill relays
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season Thursday. The Thunderbirds won the Merrill Fun in the Sun Relays with 244 points. A total of 13 teams — including eight of the nine programs in the Great Northern Conference — …
Season preview: Lakeland boys’ soccer team reloading
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team is certainly optimistic it can be one of the top teams in the Great Northern Conference again, despite losing 10 seniors from a year ago. Coach Ihor Myshchyshyn enters his eighth season at the helm of the team. He’ll be relying on …
Mercer Library Fall Celebration Open House set for Sept. 12
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library invite the community to their annual Fall Celebration Open House on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. This free event will be held on the library grounds and is open to all.
Lac du Flambeau town board responds to latest from the tribe
In a continuing back and forth between the town of Lac du Flambeau and the tribal council for the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, the town board last week, following a closed session, responded to the most recent correspondence from tribal president John Johnson, Sr.
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 …
Season preview: LUHS cross country eyeing GNC titles
The Lakeland cross country team features plenty of excitement, not just from an individual standpoint, but from a team perspective.
