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Foam-tastic!
Five-year-old Adelina Webber has fun in the foam during the Minocqua Public Library sponsored Foam Party on Thursday, June 12, at the Minocqua Park Complex.
Crescent town board floats enhanced wake ordinance
On June 11, the town of Crescent monthly board meeting drew a sizable crowd with an enhanced wake ordinance on the agenda. The public was divided, with some advocating tougher regulations and others arguing that local wake boaters had not posed enough issues to justify more rules.
Boulder Junction Public Library ‘Color Our World’ June 18 through Aug. 6
This year’s Boulder Junction Public Library Summer Library Program theme is “Color Our World.” We invite you to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. There will be fun activities, reading challenges, and events for patrons of all ages! …
Presque Isle town board works on explaining tax levy debacle to taxpayers
The Presque Isle town board met for a special meeting on June 10 to work on a letter explaining to taxpayers the reason property owners may be receiving a partial refund. In 2024, the town agreed to join a four-town emergency medical services district (EMS) consisting of the other three …
North Lakeland school district earns state academic award
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has named the North Lakeland school district a 2023–24 Wisconsin School of Recognition, an honor highlighting its dedication to student growth and achievement. The district received the award in the High Achieving category, one of 15 schools statewide.
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LdF school board hears more public input
The election of Dr. Brian Jackson to the board of education for the Lac du Flambeau school district in April of this year has resulted in recent discussions about the role of a school board and what’s happening with the district during its May 13 and June 11 meetings.
Vilas County visitor spending tops $302 million last year
Tourism in Vilas County had another record year! Visitors spent $302.6 million in Vilas County in 2024, according to figures released by the state Department of Tourism. That figure marks an $1.8 million growth in the county and outpaces the previous record spending of $300.8 million in 2023.
Sugar Camp man arrested for allegedly working with kids at elementary school
Will Nicoletti, 48, Sugar Camp, was arrested on June 5 after it was reported to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office he had been volunteering at an event put on by Sugar Camp Elementary School and was working with children four to 12 years old on June 4.
Sackett of Rhinelander Area Chamber graduates from Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Lauren Sackett, IOM, CEO, of the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM.
Oneida County visitor spending surpassed $302 million in 2024
Oneida County is the Northwoods’ most popular vacation destination, according to figures released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Visitors spent $302.8 million in Oneida County in 2024, an increase of 3.7 percent over 2023, a boost of $10.9 million year-to-year, and the largest spend in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
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Oneida County zoning denies new Bangstad CUP
The Oneida County planning and development committee last week denied Kirk Bangstad’s application for a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate a beer garden at his downtown Minocqua Brewing Company location.
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Minocqua Winter Park on June 21
Minocqua Winter Park will mark the start of summer with the Summer Solstice at Squirrel Hill event on June 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will celebrate the longest day of the year with a range of music, art and outdoor activities in a family-friendly setting.
MBC injunction hearing postponed in Oneida County court
An injunction hearing in Oneida County circuit court regarding a conditional use permit (CUP) for Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC), is scheduled for this Friday, June 20. The hearing in front of judge Mary Sowinski was originally scheduled for June 13 but was, according to Oneida County …
Enchanted Doll Club meeting in Eagle River June 19
The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Kalmar Community Center located at 1100 North Railroad Street in Eagle River.
AV-W school board approves early Chromebook order
The Arbor Vitae-Woodruff (AV-W) school district’s board of education Monday voted for a proposal to update 130 of the district’s Acer Chromebooks used by students. District administrator Dr. Jocelyn Hardy noted the equipment was in the district’s budget but it was a matter of timing with regard to “getting the …
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