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Survey says? Boulder Junction to revisit ATVs on town roads
Four people spoke at the start of the Boulder Junction town board’s Tuesday meeting about the upcoming town survey on whether all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) should be allowed on town roads.
River Trail group to apply for grant funding
The River Trail Commission (RTC), during its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20, decided to proceed with a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application sponsored by the town of Cloverland.
Revitalization program grateful for Margelofsky
The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) announced that executive director Karen Margelofsky has submitted her resignation, effective Sept. 30 to accept the position of executive director with the Stevens Point Downtown and Portage County Business Park BIDs.
ATV/UTV riders: Be aware of increased law enforcement this weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Labor Day weekend ATV-UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign.
Grading policies heading back to LUHS committee
The Lakeland Union High School board of education at its Monday meeting decided to send policies regarding the school’s grading system back to committee. A discussion at the board’s Aug. 11 committee of the whole meeting about the policy changes sparked a debate, notably among board member Lisa Nomm and …
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Woodruff begins effort to gain more state revenue
It’s no secret the majority of land within the boundaries of the town of Woodruff is state-owned and it’s also no real secret it’s been a thorn in the side of town government for years as the potential for tax revenue for the town when it comes to that land …
Bill to eliminate taxes on tips gets business, GOP support
Wisconsin lawmakers are weighing a bill that would exempt cash and credit card tips from state income taxes, aligning Wisconsin with the federal exemption that Congress recently passed and President Trump signed. At a recent hearing on the bill, authored by state Rep. Ron Tusler (R–Harrison) and Sen. André Jacque …
New DMV webpage resource educates consumers about ongoing scams
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues its efforts to protect consumers from scammers who are posing as Wisconsin DMV and demanding payment or requesting personal information. The newly published webpage, wisconsindmv.gov/scams, is a frontline resource to help consumers recognize scams, learn how to protect …
Boulder Junction library ‘Art in the Library’ exhibit features astrophotographer Kate Reichl
The Boulder Junction Public Library welcomes the public to view their September Art in the Library exhibit featuring astrophotographer Kate Reichl, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 3. Kate will be displaying a variety of prints featuring deep space, star trails, aurora borealis and nightscape photos.
ArtStart announces fall exhibitions opening Aug. 28
ArtStart is proud to announce the opening of its Fall Exhibitions, featuring “Arthropods’ Night Out” by Jim Good and “Realism in Rhinelander” by Kyle Surges. The exhibitions will run from Aug. 28 to Nov. 1 in the ArtStart galleries located at 68 S. Stevens Street in Rhinelander.
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Author event in Manitowish Waters on Sept. 4
Please join us for a special afternoon event celebrating Jerry Rayala’s memoir, “I Once Was a Soldier: A Vietnam Veteran’s Memoir,” Sept. 4, 4 p.m. at the Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters.
Lakeland Area Genealogical Society meeting Sept. 9
The September meeting of the Lakeland Area Genealogical Society will feature Maureen Brady, live and in-person, speaking on “Quebecois-French Canadian Research.” The presentation will include a brief review of the settlement of French North America and discuss the record sources, their availability and the major websites for researching the Quebecois.
No serious injuries in Lac du Flambeau fire
Firefighters from Lac du Flambeau and Woodruff responded Monday to the report of a structure fire on Peace Pipe Road in Lac du Flambeau. A press release from T.J. Bill, chief of the Lac du Flambeau tribal police department, said the dispatch center of the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office received …
Update: Hwy. 51 repaving scheduled into mid-October
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and American Asphalt released an updated plan for the final phase of road work on U.S. Highway 51, the details of which were shared at an Aug. 26 informational meeting at the Minocqua Public Library.
A nose for knowledge
Minocqua Fire Department volunteer Jordan Wildes and her dog Zeke demonstrate search and rescue training during a fire department sponsored childrens program on Wednesday, Aug. 20, outside of the Minocqua Public Library.
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