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Band-a-Rama at!
The Lakeland Union High (LUHS) School Thunderbird Band performs for over 1,000 people at Band-A-Rama, a community concert that brings area elementary schools, the high school and community band together for the night, on Thursday, March 26, in Minocqua.
Lakeland Airport Commission moves closer to land purchase
The Lakeland Airport Commission (LAC) met in closed session for more than an hour on March 25 with Karl Kemper of Wausau-based engineering and consulting firm Becher Hoppe.
Eagle River student recognized for top conservation speech and poster
Delaney Darton of Eagle River delivered her award-winning speech, “Sustaining the Sacred Seed,” during the March 24 meeting of the Vilas County board. Cathy Higley, lake conservation specialist with the Vilas County Land & Water Conservation department, told the county board one of the things she and others in the …
WEC launches Election Information Hub
Voters and media can now access a new webpage to find the latest election information in one convenient location. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has launched the 2026 Election Information Hub, designed to bring news, data, key election dates, and voter resources from across the agency’s extensive website into a …
Two arrested in Vilas County for 4th OWIs
Two people were arrested in Vilas County for fourth operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses. Both James Poupart, 33, Lac du Flambeau, and Joshua Hastreiter, 39, Arbor Vitae, were arrested on March 20. Both James Poupart, 33, Lac du Flambeau, and Joshua Hastreiter, 39, Arbor Vitae, were arrested on March 20.
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Presque Isle directs committee to draft Annabelle Lake buoy ordinance
The Presque Isle town board directed its ordinance committee to draft an ordinance regarding the placement of slow-no-wake buoys on Annabelle Lake during a March 25 special meeting. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch told The Lakeland Times after the meeting the Annabelle Lake Association approached the town board “a while back” …
Avoid being ghosted by your tax preparer
“Ghost” tax preparers not only waste filers’ funds, but these schemes can cause serious problems in the long run.
Lakeland Sanitary District makes facility upgrade payment
Meeting briefly on March 24, two members of the three-member Lakeland Sanitary District (LSD) board of directors approved the latest payment of a little more than $1.5 million to the primary contractor, MIRON Construction, for the district’s facility upgrade project which began nearly a year ago.
IncredibleBank Minocqua donates $2,500 to Lakeland Sharing Foundation
IncredibleBank has donated $2,500 to the Lakeland Sharing Foundation. The donation to Lakeland Sharing helps provide Christmas gifts and essential school supplies to local children, ensuring they feel supported throughout the year. “We’re grateful to be part of a community that lifts one another up,” said Susan Grams, market manager …
Guitar restringing event will benefit Oneida County Humane Society
Northland Music Center will host a special guitar re-string event for charity on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with all donations benefiting the Oneida County Humane Society. During the one-day event, guitar players can bring in their acoustic or electric guitars for a free restringing with …
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Senate adjourns without taking up anti-SLAPP bill
A bill to protect journalists, activists, and citizens from costly and frivolous lawsuits designed to silence them failed to reach a vote in the state Senate before it adjourned, halting momentum for legislation that supporters say is a much-needed free-speech safeguard.
Oneida County ADRC announces April community events
The Oneida County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will host several community events in April, offering opportunities for learning, social engagement, and creative activities for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Lac du Flambeau Read Across America event features guest readers
Lac du Flambeau Public School marked Read Across America Day with guest readers from the community. The nationwide observance promotes literacy and encourages students to explore books and reading.
15th Annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest April 11
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest is back and will be as sweet as ever! Maple Syrup Fest will be at Phelps School, 4451 Old School Road, on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April events at Minocqua Public Library
Visit minocqualibrary.org to view all events or call 715-356-4437.
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