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Vilas supervisor asks Presque Isle board to rescind Winchester ATV/UTV request
In June, the Presque Isle town board, on a 2-1 vote, agreed to send a request to Vilas County for the opening of county highways W and J in Winchester for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) use.
Preparing for the 2024-25 respiratory illness season
As the 2024-25 respiratory illness season approaches, communities across the region are bracing for the challenges posed by COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). With updated vaccines and new recommendations in place, it is more important than ever for individuals to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their …
NEMSD continues to sort out facility situations as district is in beginning stages
The Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) board of directors met Monday to discuss temporary housing for staff and potential construction sites and plans of a permanent facility.
Vilas County board OKs details for $5 million bond sale
The Vilas County board Tuesday approved a resolution that essentially details the sale of obligatory promissory bonds not to exceed $5 million. The county board had approved a resolution at its Aug. 27 meeting authorizing the sale.
St. Germain covers all bases for upcoming electors meeting
The town board of St. Germain spent several hours during its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 setting the stage for an electors’ vote next month which will determine the amount and structure of the town’s property-tax levy for 2025.
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Massey reviews active shooter false alarm at board meeting
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) principal Levi Massey shared with the board of education at its Monday meeting a review of an active shooter false alarm, which abruptly caused panic among the community and drew over 40 law enforcement officers to the campus on Sept. 6.
LUHS district administrator search to begin
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) board of education members, during a meeting Monday, requested interim district administrator Dr. Steven Kolden bring three search firm options to its next meeting in order to make a decision and get the process of hiring a new district administrator underway.
Arbor Vitae firefighter training tower officially operational
Members of the Arbor Vitae fire department recently officially placed the department’s new, two-story fire-training tower into service with an evening of training on Monday, Sept. 16.
Idea of Woodruff’s possible exit from boat patrol brought up
The Woodruff town board will decide this year whether to continue participating in a joint boat patrol with the town of Minocqua as it begins work on the 2025 budget.
Warm for Winter clothing drive in Rhinelander Sept. 28 to March 29
Warm for Winter, a mission of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Rhinelander, collects and distributes new and gently used warm clothing, shoes, boots, coats, hats, mittens, toys and bedding.
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Two free movement classes for adults and children Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 in Eagle River
The Northwoods Children’s Museum, in partnership with the Vilas County Public Health Department Coalition on Activity and Nutrition, and WildSide Fitness are offering two free movement classes for adults and their children.
Cookie catupulter
Six-year-old Evie Foss aims her Oreo catapult towards a cup of milk during the Oreo Tasting Challenge on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Minocqua Public Library.
Jared Freiburg and the Vagabonds to perform in Minocqua on Oct. 18
Lakeland Performing Arts Association (LPAA) continues its Fall 2024 Concert Series by welcoming Jared Freiburg and the Vagabonds to the stage on Friday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. The concert is at the Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) theater.
Presque Isle town board establishes financial committee amid budget concerns
Members of a financial committee have been appointed by the Presque Isle town board. But before committee members were appointed at the board’s Sept. 19 meeting, a resolution outlining committee guidelines was approved to actually create the committee first.
Fe University: ‘Great Masters of Western Painting’
Fe University is offering a class on Tuesdays, from Oct. 8 through Oct. 29, titled “Great Masters of Western Painting.” Spend a quartet of Tuesdays getting well-acquainted with a quartet of history’s greatest painters! The class will introduce you to a wide range of great paintings by Rembrandt Can Rijn, …
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