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Sun halo
A sun halo shines in the sky, produced by light from the sun interacting with ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere on Wednesday, Jan. 21, over the Minocqua Community Center.
Sex offender Dustin Mitchell released with no notification
It’s customary for media outlets to get notification from law enforcement agencies when a registered sex offender has been released from prison and in what town or city that person will be living. A Lac du Flambeau man, Dustin Mitchell, 38, was convicted in 2018 in Dane County court for …
Major sex offender gets 36 years in prison
A 31 year-old Gleason man was sentenced to a total of 36 years in prison in Oneida County court on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Caleb Meyer had pled guilty on Oct. 10 to two counts of possession of child pornography, class D felonies, and one count of incest with a child, …
Sheboygan Falls man is Oneida County’s first snowmobile fatality for 2025-26
A 76-year old Sheboygan Falls man injured as the result of a collision between his snowmobile and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on State Highway 70 at the intersection of Morgan Road on Jan. 3 has died. Minocqua police chief Glenn Janzer said in a Jan. 20 press release the …
Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35 percent drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage …
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Two injured in collision on State Highway 47 near Rhinelander
Two people were injured on Jan. 19 in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 47 near the intersection of County Highway K in Crescent.
Boulder Junction library hosts a free Winter Wellness Series January to March
The Boulder Junction Public Library is offering a series of free informational presentations this winter. These programs provide introductory information on a variety of topics that help community members learn ways to support their health and wellness all winter long.
LUHS board steps back from curriculum review, cedes authority to administration
The Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) board of education approved word changes in district policy during a meeting on Jan. 19. Board member Heidi Fink, during her report of the board’s policy committee, said the most notable changes for policies 2240, 2510 and 2522, were with replacing the word board …
2026 Sherman Snowshoe Shuffle Feb. 14
The Sherman Snowshoe Shuffle will be held on Feb. 14 at the Sherman Town Hall, 3063 West State Highway 182 in Park Falls. The snowshoe shuffle is a family-friendly winter event open to snowshoers of all experience levels. The event is a fundraiser for the Volunteer Town of Sherman First …
Sharon Lee Osborne
Sharon Lee Osborne, 82 of Woodruff, passed away on Friday, January 2 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital. Sharon was born on August 10, 1943 in Racine, the daughter of Ben and Marion (nee Jung) Timler. She graduated from Racine Park High School. She was a caregiver and cleaning associate for …
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Boulder Junction library presents float therapy on Jan. 27
The Boulder Junction Public Library is offering a series of free informational presentations this winter. According to a press release, these programs provide introductory information on a variety of topics that help community members learn ways to support their health and wellness all winter long.
Free tax assistance available in Minocqua area Feb. 6 to April 10
Free income tax assistance will be available to Minocqua-area residents Feb. 6 to April 10. The service, provided by the AARP Foundation, is intended for people with low to moderate incomes, with a focus on those age 60 and older.
Light up the night at Minocqua Gun Club Feb. 21
The Minocqua Gun Club is holding a Cosmic Trap Shooting event on Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Northern Waters Genealogical Society meeting in Boulder Junction Feb. 3
The Northern Waters Genealogical Society invites you to their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2 to 3 p.m., at the Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street. A brief business meeting will follow.
Candlelight Ski Snowshoe Hike in Mercer Jan. 31
MECCA Trails in Mercer is holding its annual Candlelight Ski Snowshoe Hike event on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s free and everyone is welcome to walk the one-mile trail lit with ice candles and luminaries.
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