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Local spring 2026 election is a wrap
There weren’t many contested races in the April 7 election for county boards, town boards and school boards The Lakeland Times regularly covers but there were some interesting outcomes.
Cull, of STAR School/Academy, recognized by WRCCS
Steph Cull, principal of STAR School/Academy, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS) with an inaugural Champions of Charter Schools award. The WRCCS supports charter schools statewide and is housed within CESA 9. CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agencies) helps connect school districts with each other …
‘I always wanted to be a pilot’
It was in the northern Wisconsin village of Poplar in Douglas County that Richard Ira “Dick” Bong was born on Sept. 24, 1920. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in May of 1941 and eventually was sent to the Pacific theater of operations.
Times files open records complaint over Vilas County emails
Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker has filed an open records complaint against Vilas County zoning administrator David Sadenwasser, alleging that his response to a records request omitted emails the newspaper later obtained independently — communications that could prove pivotal in potential litigation.
Personal Essentials Pantry launches donation opportunity at Trig’s in Rhinelander
The First United Methodist Church’s Personal Essentials Pantry is expanding its efforts to support local families by partnering with Trig’s in Rhinelander to offer a new, convenient way for the community to give back.
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Hazelhurst Fire Department celebrates Fuhrman’s 50 years
The Hazelhurst Fire Department honored its assistant chief on April 7 for reaching a significant milestone. Rick Fuhrman has been a volunteer with the Hazelhurst Fire Department for 50 years. He began serving the town as a firefighter when he was only 16 years old.
Former Minocqua town chairman Don Gauger dies
Former Minocqua town board member Don Gauger died at the age of 93 on March 17. Originally from southern Wisconsin Gauger, after years of public service in the village of Grafton that included his election as village president in 1971 and membership on the Grafton fire department and its rescue …
Courage to heal: female veterans retreat at The Highground
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park at W7031 Ridge Road in Neillsville will offer a three-day retreat focusing on management techniques for female veterans affected by post-traumatic stress (PTS) and/or military sexual trauma (MST). The dates are June 5-7.
Hazelhurst man involved in March 23 UTV accident dies
A Hazelhurst man involved in an accident involving a utility task vehicle (UTV) on March 23 has died of injuries sustained at the time. Paul Vedder, 58, was found trapped under the UTV he had been operating in near the edge of Lake Kaubashine in Hazelhurst.
Registration is open now for regional Healthcare in the Digital Age workshops
Explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes — and how these advancements drive local economic growth — at a free daylong workshop, “Healthcare in the Digital Age: Leveraging Broadband for Better Health and Stronger Communities.”
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Minocqua plan commission approves zoning permits for two new businesses
The Minocqua plan commission approved two administrative review permit applications (ARP) for new businesses to operate during a March 31 meeting. The first ARP was for a crystal and rock shop to operate at 8532 U.S. Highway 51 unit 6 in the Boardwalk Shoppes. Margaret Flesch was the applicant and …
BBB Scam Alert: Emergency scams instill fear by fake texts and mugshots
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts recently announced the arrest of 13 individuals in connection with a transnational elder fraud scheme. The investigation identified more than 400 victims and more than $5 million in losses.
All Aspirus Health hospitals earn 2025 Tree Campus recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
All 18 Aspirus Health hospitals have been individually recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as 2025 Tree Campuses, reflecting a systemwide commitment to community well-being through environmental stewardship.
Roarin’ Good Pancake Breakfast in Boulder Junction April 25
The Boulder Junction Lions on April 25 are hosting a “Roarin’ Good Pancake Breakfast,” from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Cost is $10 per person and the menu includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee.
The AVW Lions Club invite the public to their April 20 open house
The Arbor Vitae/Woodruff (AVW) Lions Club plans to hold an open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 20 during its regular meeting to welcome Lions Club district governor Anne Madison, who will visit along with other dignitaries. According to a press release, Madison is expected to share insights on …
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