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Manitowish Waters town board questioned about bass tournament
The position of the town board of Manitowish Waters regarding the use of wake boats was questioned during the public comment portion of the town board’s July 7 meeting. The towns of Manitowish Waters and Boulder Junction had a lawsuit filed against them on June 8 seeking to block enforcement …
Supreme Court green-lights state bans on men in women’s sports
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling concluding that Title IX and the U.S. Constitution permit states to preserve girls’ and women’s sports categories based on biological sex.
El Niño has officially arrived
Summer has arrived in Wisconsin, and so has El Niño, a weather event occurring thousands of miles away in the equatorial Pacific, which experts are predicting could be one of the strongest on record.
First year fishing
Josh Teske teaches his son Fischer, 1 year old, how to fish during the North Lakeland Discovery Center’s Summer Family Play Day on Thursday, July 2, in Manitowish Waters.
‘Together for Tomorrow’
An effort to look into the possibility for a Lakeland area YMCA got a boost on June 13 from a fundraising event at Firemen’s Park in Arbor Vitae. John Weiss, who with his wife Shelly owns Lakeland Fitness and Golf in Woodruff, said what was done in the time leading …
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Names of Oneida County deputies released in June 17 Lake Tomahawk shooting
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of two deputies involved in a shooting at a residence on Lumen Lake Drive in Lake Tomahawk on June 17. Terri Hook, chief deputy for the sheriff’s office, confirmed for The Lakeland Times on June 25 the identity of the person …
Kurt’s Island and Visitors Bureau nominated for outdoor industry awards
A pair of Minocqua establishments were recently nominated for statewide outdoor industry awards for their representation in promoting outdoor recreation. The Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards were presented on the lawn of the Wisconsin Executive Residence and Governor’s Mansion in Maple Bluff on June 24.
State approves zero doe quota for DMU 116
The Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the final quotas and season structure for the 2026 deer season on June 24 during a meeting in Black River Falls.
Plum Lake Library in Sayner hosts ‘Prehistoric Pets’ on July 10
Families are invited to travel back in time and discover the living descendants of prehistoric creatures as J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue presents “Prehistoric Pets at the Library” at the Plum Lake Library on Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. This free, family-friendly event will take place at 8789 …
Explore the wonders of Wisconsin’s wetlands at July 10 workshop
The Oneida County Land & Water Conservation Department (LWCD) invites the general public and environmental professionals to attend a complimentary Wetland Awareness Workshop on Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kemp Natural Resources Station. This workshop is part of LWCD’s event series, “Spring into Summer.”
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Minocqua plan commission, town board forward grooming business CUP application
The Minocqua town board, in a very brief special meeting on June 30, forwarded a conditional use permit (CUP) application for a dog grooming business to the Oneida County board’s planning and development committee.
Legacy Preserve preliminary plat among approvals at Crescent plan commission meeting
A trio of applications filled the agenda for the Crescent plan commission’s meeting last Wednesday, July 1.
Presque Isle town board sends downtown parking issues to EDC
The Presque Isle town board discussed parking concerns on Main Street, or County Highway B, at its July 2 meeting and agreed to send the issue to the town’s economic development committee (EDC).
Minocqua plan commission clips Eagle Wings’ ARP over parking concerns
An administrative review permit (ARP) application that would allow for construction of an accessory storage building on a lot behind Eagle Wings in downtown Minocqua was denied by the Minocqua plan commission during its June 30 meeting.
Boulder Junction town board greenlights $252K summer road work
The Boulder Junction town board approved road work to be done this year during a meeting on July 1. Board members agreed to accept a bid from Pitlik and Wick, Inc. for a total of $251,972. The only other bid submitted was from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for a total …
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