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Howard Young Foundation supports new position to reach children with autism earlier
The Howard Young Foundation has agreed to support a new position at Lakeland STAR School/Academy that will serve children and their families by bridging the gap between home and school for those with autism.
‘Portraits of Service’ debuts at Wisconsin Veterans Museum
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in downtown Madison has debuted a new photo exhibit titled “Portraits of Service: Wisconsin Warriors from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.” The temporary exhibit will showcase the work of award-winning Public Broadcasting System (PBS) photographer James Gill, who captured intimate portraits of Wisconsin veterans across the three …
Tiffany announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced that his district office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. All students in the Seventh Congressional District, 7th through 12th grade, are invited to participate.
Lac du Flambeau town board delays new fire station turnover
The town of Lac du Flambeau has been using its new, multi-million dollar fire station on State Highway 47 for several months but there have been a few nagging items that have prevented town board members from signing off on the project to formally have the town take ownership.
Newbold repurposes outdoor ballot box to improve indoor drop box
The April 7 spring election is on the way, and the town of Newbold has made some improvements on where absentee ballots will be deposited: its triple-locked new drop box. After the newly built Newbold Community Center opened about two years ago, town clerk Kim Gauthier and treasurer Jodie Hess …
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Northwoods United Way donates $3,000 to the Lakeland Pantry Hope in a Backpack program
Lakeland Pantry has received a $3,000 grant from Northwoods United Way to support its Hope in a Backpack program, according to the press release. The program provides nutritious, easy‑to‑prepare food to elementary and high school students each week when school meals are not available.
Boulder Junction Lions Club awards fellowships to members
At their annual Christmas party held in December at the Guide’s Inn, the Boulder Junction Lions Club honored several members with distinguished fellowship awards.
When eating disorders affect the whole family
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect the entire family. Many people associate them with food or weight changes, but the impact often reaches beyond eating habits and into relationships, routines, and emotional well-being.
‘World Read Aloud Day’ at Lac du Flambeau school
The morning of Wednesday, Feb. 4, kindergarten through fourth grade students at the Lac du Flambeau public school participated in “World Read Aloud.” Merle Scharman, Lac du Flambeau public school volunteer coordinator, said the art of storytelling “is alive and well at Lac Du Flambeau Elementary School.”
Clark, a Democrat wanting to represent the 7th Congressional District, stops by the Times
Fred Clark, a Democrat from the Bayfield area, visited with The Lakeland Times recently to introduce himself, share some of his political positions and say why he feels he’s the right person to take over Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany’s seat in Congress representing the 7th District.
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Old sled, young rider, fast fun
Ten-year-old Dwight Rynders rides a Yamaha 200 during a Minocqua Forest Riders Vintage Snowmobile Day radar run on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Area 31 in Minocqua.
Island City Acoustics is ready to play
For 31 years, Frank Coffen was well-known in the Lakeland area for his carpentry work. A couple of years ago, however, Coffen and his wife, Sylvia, made a trip to Sheboygan to get a replacement back door for his van “because I smashed it up.”
Tribe says $600K won’t be returned despite court win
Despite a federal judge’s ruling in the town of Lac du Flambeau’s favor on Aug. 6, 2025 that ended a lawsuit the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) had filed against the town regarding an easement dispute between the town and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa …
Access Ability Wisconsin adds mobility equipment checkout site in Vilas County
Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) has opened a new equipment checkout location in Vilas County through its continued partnership with the Scholl Community Impact Group in Winchester. The site offers local residents and visitors with mobility challenges the option to borrow one of AAW’s all-terrain outdoor wheelchairs, which are transported in …
Controversial property in Arbor Vitae sold to the LdF tribe’s BDC
Parcels of land along U.S. Highway 51 near the intersection of Snyder Road in Arbor Vitae that were the center of controversy last year have been sold. The nearly 40 acres, which had been owned by Rick Trapp and his son Nick and under the name R&N Holdings LLC, were …
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