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Singing songs of spring
The Campanile Community Chorus, directed by Marcel LaFontain, performs during the spring concert at the Campanile Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 3, in Minocqua.
Oneida County advances moratorium on data centers
Though there are no proposals currently on the table to build a data center in Oneida County, local officials are moving proactively to get ahead of the contentious issue, voting last week to begin the process of enacting a one-year moratorium on such developments.
LUHS music has big showing at state solo and ensemble
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) had a big showing at the Wisconsin School Music Association’s (WSMA) State Solo & Ensemble Festival in Steven Point on May 2. LUHS band director Bill Richter said the school sent six large band ensembles, one vocal quartet, one vocal duet and 19 soloists — …
One dead in Oneida County UTV crash
A Salem man died as the result of injuries sustained when the 2024 Polaris utility task vehicle (UTV) he was operating struck a tree on a trail in the town of Enterprise on May 2.
Squirrel Lake Owners Association purchases AEDs
An automated external defibrillator (AED) for public access was mounted on Thursday, April 30 to an exterior wall of the Minocqua fire department’s station two on Bo Di Lac Road.
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Ironwood woman charged in Arbor Vitae rollover crash
A 30 year-old Ironwood woman injured in an April 25 rollover crash on U.S. Highway 51 near the intersection with Timber Meadows Road in Arbor Vitae faces six traffic charges in connection with the incident.
One man cited for disorderly conduct during MBC protest
A Green Bay man was cited for disorderly conduct by Minocqua police during a protest in the vicinity of the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) on May 2. MBC owner Kirk Bangstad had a beer tasting at noon that day and according to a press release from Minocqua police chief Glenn …
Bless Your Art event brings creativity and community together in Mercer
Bless Your Art is a free community event bringing together people from Mercer and surrounding communities to explore creativity, learning, and shared interests. The event will take place on Friday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Northwoods Hub, formerly known as the Mercer Senior Center, located …
Oneida ADRC looking for new citizen member to begin in July
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Oneida County is looking for a new citizen member to begin July 1. The ADRC provides older adults and adults with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities the resources needed to live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life. …
Minocqua town board moves to correct illegal meeting mistake
The Minocqua town board at its May 5 meeting took a step to correct a mistake that it and three other town boards made during the most recent meeting of the four governing bodies.
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Fe University hosts intro to woodworking class May 19-20
Instructor Tim Lutgen will introduce six adult students to the world of fine woodworking in an exciting offering for Fe University — and you can be one of them. No experience required!
Area DOT projects on track
Two area projects involving the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) that started in early April are still set to be largely complete before the Memorial Day weekend. One of the projects is on a 7.2 mile stretch of road U.S. Highway 51 just north of the Hwy. 51/U.S. Highway 8 …
Adopt an Oneida County highway
It is that time of year again when we see groups with reflective vests along our highways picking up litter. These dedicated individuals and groups provide a great service for our beautiful Northwoods.
Town utility policy ordinance formally enacted at Newbold town meeting
It was smooth sailing for town ordinance Chapter 19 Town Utility Permit Policy at the public hearing and regular meeting of the Newbold town board on April 30. With attendees making no comments at the public hearing, held at the Newbold Community Center, Chapter 19 was formally enacted by the …
U.S. House passes Farm Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a new five-year farm bill that supporters say, if enacted, will finally give Wisconsin farmers long-awaited certainty by strengthening dairy support programs, modernizing federal farm policy, and helping avert what industry leaders call a “dairy cliff.”
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