Popcorn‑Poppin’ Patrick Parties
One-year-old Patrick Solar enjoys a popcorn treat during the Kids Holiday Craft Extravaganza on Friday, Jan. 2, at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters.
PFAS release and ecological responses to land-applied biosolid
The recent Great Lakes Virtual PFAS Summit featured a presentation entitled, “PFAS release and ecological responses to land-applied biosolids.” Dr. Weilan Zhang of the University at Albany in New York State said PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl) in biosolids must be removed or stabilized before land application to prevent PFAS pollution, …
Pines party: Eagles start strong, topple Lady T-Bird basketball
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team fell behind early and couldn’t recover, dropping its first game to Northland Pines in almost 12 years on Tuesday. The Eagles defeated the Thunderbirds 55-46 in Minocqua. It was Northland Pines’ first win over Lakeland since Feb. 27, 2014.
Property taxes surge to highest levels in decades
Property taxes in Wisconsin this year are climbing by more than they have since 2007 — school taxes alone have posted their largest increase in more than three decades — causing taxpayers to fume, partisans to finger-point, and touching off a renewed debate about how the state funds public schools …
‘Illuminations Night’ at Boulder Junction Winter Park Jan. 10
The Friends of Boulder Junction Parks invite residents and visitors to enjoy a festive winter evening at “Illuminations Night” at the Glide on Saturday evening, Jan. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Winter Park.
You got the ice fishing bug, now what?
You ice fished once or twice growing up or you were dragged out onto the ice with a buddy recently and you got the bug … the ice fishing bug. You want to get into it, but you have no idea where to start. While it can be a very …
LUHS boys’ hoops falls to Northland Pines on the road
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team finally played in a close game. It didn’t result in a victory on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds fell 68-60 to Northland Pines in a Great Northern Conference game in Eagle River.
Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge has 22nd annual banquet
The Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge (NYDHC) logged another year in its books, capping off its 22nd year of existence at the annual banquet on Jan. 1 at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) in Minocqua.
LUHS to host community partner breakfast Feb. 16
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) is holding a community partner breakfast for local business and non-profit leaders, as well as LUHS staff. The point of the breakfast is for area businesses and organizations to learn of ways they can partner with LUHS, 9573 State Highway 70 West in Minocqua.
Otter: The Playful Clown of the Animal World
If you have ever watched a television program, or any type of video in regards to the life of an otter, it is almost inevitable you will finish watching with a peaceful smile on your face. They always seem to be rolling around playing with each other without a care …
CDC dumps recommendations for more than 50 childhood vaccine doses
The Trump administration this week delivered not only its boldest revision yet of national health policy but also what federal health officials described as the most significant shift ever in U.S. vaccination policy.
Friends of the Mercer Public Library monthly meeting Jan. 13
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in-person in the Mercer Community Center.
