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Assembly Republicans launch new effort for Right of First Refusal
A swarm of Assembly Republicans, including Assembly speaker Robin Vos, unveiled last week what they called the largest energy reform in decades to protect ratepayers, but conservative opponents denounced the measure as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a disguised attempt to monopolize the utility industry for the largest players in …
Lac du Flambeau set to request speed limit reduction for Hwy. 47
The town of Lac du Flambeau will have to submit a request to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) for a speed limit reduction on a section of State Highway 47. The town of Lac du Flambeau will have to submit a request to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) …
Feeling the music
Justin Olson dances with his eight-year-old daughter Sophia Olson during the Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 5, at the Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua.
Wolf conflicts still affecting rural Wisconsinites
Some legislators, such as U.S. Congressman Tom Tiffany, have been working to get yet another delisting done for the gray wolf. As those battles continue, so, too, do the battles of hunters, producers and rural citizens of Wisconsin. While the former can be contentious, the latter can be traumatic for …
Breaking barriers: Across the Northwoods, responders train to navigate autism spectrum emergencies
Dozens of local law enforcement officers and first responders from around the Northwoods came out this week to attend a series of free trainings about how to interact with individuals on the autism spectrum in emergency situations.
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LUHS accepts HYF donation for four speech therapists
The Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) board of education agreed to accept a donation of nearly $350,000 on Monday from the Howard Young Foundation (HYF) in order to hire four speech and language pathologists at the four feeder districts, which include Lac du Flambeau Public School, Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk …
Boulder Junction library installs new title in Book Walk
The Boulder Junction Public Library will put a new title in their Book Walk stands with viewing starting Earth Day, April 22. The Book Walk begins at the library’s Reading Garden then continues to the skate park and on to the playground and around the ballfield walking trail. There are …
Woodruff’s first female town chair sworn in
As preparations are made for Woodruff’s annual meeting, one of those items was the swearing in of the successor to town chairman Mike Timmons, who died suddenly on March 22. On the town board since 1993 and town chairman since 2007, Timmons was unopposed for another term going into the …
Northwoods businesses brace for slower summer season amid tariff uncertainty
In a moment that may define his second presidential term, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping round of tariffs on U.S. imported goods from dozens of countries last week. The executive order is bound to effect businesses, from Wall Street to Oneida Street — but just how remains to be …
Enchanted Doll Club meeting April 17 in Eagle River
The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 17 at 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center located at 1100 North Railroad Street in Eagle River.
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Peck recognized by LUHS board for her many years of service
At the outset of the Lakeland Union High School board of education meeting on Monday, board president Shawn Umland said the board wanted to recognize board vice-president Barb Peck, who didn’t seek re-election on April 1.
Fish Like a GIRL
This past weekend we had our boat draw event for the Wisconsin Bass Team Trail, the series that Chet and I run. It really kind of marks the beginning of the season for us.
Summer release of Oneida County housing study results
A housing study conducted by the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) in conjunction with the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) wraps up today. The two entities began gathering input on March 14 and OCEDC executive director Tony Pharo told The Lakeland Times his goal is to have the …
Movie Review: ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’
Directed by Pete Browngardt, “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” was released on June 11, 2024, at the Annecy International Film Festival before being released in theatres on March 14, 2025. It is produced by Warner Bros Animation and distributed by Ketchup Entertainment.
April 3 RV fire in Pine Lake was admittedly intentional
A fire destroyed that destroyed a recreational vehicle (RV) in the town of Pine Lake on County Highway C the night of April 3 is being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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