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Fraudsters find new ways to develop scams
With the rise of AI, fraudsters continue to find new ways to generate scams to access personal information like bank accounts and social security numbers. Defectives from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, officers with the Minocqua Police Department and staff from IncredibleBank all said that AI has taken scams to …
Manitowish Waters selects new town supervisor
The Manitowish Waters town board, at a special meeting on Oct. 6, voted unanimously to appoint Ed Wynn as a new town supervisor to complete Lynn Schroeder’s term which ends in April of 2027.
A fresh start to fall
Bonnie Grover examines a tomato at the Minocqua Farmer’s Market on Friday, Oct. 2. The final farmer’s market of the year will take place Friday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 408 East Chicago Street.
The Island City Fall Wine Walk on Oct. 10
The Minocqua Island Association invites the public to attend the Island City Fall Wine Walk on Oct. 10 from 4-8 p.m. in downtown Minocqua. As the fall colors are in full swing, come sip, stroll and shop your way through downtown on one of the prettiest evenings of the year.
Presque Isle town board to send letter of dissatisfaction to LUHS school board over bus routes
The Presque Isle town board, at its Oct. 1 meeting, decided to send a letter to the Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) school board expressing the board’s dissatisfaction with current bus routes.
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North Lakeland Discovery Center and Minocqua Public Library to host plant swap Oct. 27
The North Lakeland Discovery Center will host a plant swap and potluck at the Minocqua Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The free event encourages participants to bring a houseplant or cutting to trade and go home with a fresh new addition to brighten your …
Downtown Minocqua DOT project encounters delay
For a couple of days last week, people going through downtown Minocqua noticed traffic control items had been placed but very little — if any — work was being done on the pavement that had been designated as closed.
Lakeland Rotary Club presents $12,500 grant to Lakeland Consortium Mental Health Program
The Lakeland Rotary Club presented a $12,500 grant on Oct. 1 to the Lakeland Consortium Mental Health Program at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) to support youth wellness in local communities.
9 Price County wolves killed over human safety concerns
Nine wolves in Price County were trapped and euthanized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services in late August and early September. According to multiple media reports, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said it was decided to euthanize the wolves after “a series of verified threats to …
Minocqua traffic stop leads to 8th OWI charge for Florida man
A Marco Island, Florida man has been charged for an eighth operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge as the result of a Sept. 18 traffic stop in Minocqua. John David Ash, 64, is held on $50,000 bond in the Oneida County jail, his next appearance in Oneida County court to be …
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Northern Waters Genealogical Society hosts ‘From Denmark to America: Discover Your Danish Roots’
The Northern Waters Genealogical Society invites you to its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Community Center, located at 5392 Park Street. This month’s program is “From Denmark to America: Discover Your Danish Roots” presented live via Zoom by Jayme Middendorf.
Manitowish Waters man involved in Lac du Flambeau rollover
A Manitowish Waters man escaped serious injury during the rollover of the 2002 BMW 330xi sedan he was driving on County Highway H in Lac du Flambeau Thursday. According to T.J. Bill, chief of the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police, a witness called in the rollover just north of the …
Food for Kidz comes to LUHS this fall
A food repackaging event is at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) on Saturday, Oct. 24, to help families suffering from food insecurity.
Nicolet College to begin new broadband technician program
Nicolet College has announced a new partnership with the Sokaogon Chippewa Community (SCC) and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards to create a new Broadband Service Technician Apprenticeship program.
Children’s after-school program in Boulder Junction Wednesdays
The Community Church–Faith Formation Department will be hosting a Children’s After School program on Wednesdays, Oct. 7 to Dec. 16, 3:45 to 6 p.m.
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