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Meta-analysis: Evidence for environmental role in autism is striking
A growing body of work — the latest from last year — indicates that environmental factors play a critical role in the development of ASD, or autism spectrum disorder, a Johns Hopkins-led meta-analysis shows.
OVTC hires new office manager, continues building purchase plans
According to Oneida-Vilas transit manager Barb Newman, the March 23 winter storm and the subsequent loss of power throughout much of the region illuminated Northwoods Transit’s need for an office manager — the position she vacated four months ago for her current role.
Vilas County sheriff, clerk of courts get salary increases
The Vilas County board last week approved the salaries for county sheriff and the clerk of courts, both elected positions, for 2023 through 2026. Joe Fath is currently county sheriff and Beth Soltow the clerk of courts.
StrongBodies classes in Oneida County
The University of Wisconsin Extension of Oneida County, in partnership the Oneida County Aging and Disability Resource Center and the Minocqua Public Library, are offering the StrongBodies strength-training program.
The ADRC of Vilas County offers program to reduce falls in older adults
One in four older adults has a fall each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths for people age 60 and older. But the good news, according to Amie Rein, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Vilas County …
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Mercer Library Earth Day Fair seeking exhibitors
The Mercer Public Library is now seeking exhibitors for the fourth annual Mercer Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lac du Flambeau receives six nominations for this year’s NAMAs
Musicians from the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians have been nominated for six Native American Music Awards (NAMA).
U.S. Supreme Court reverses state court on redistricting
On a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the state high court’s decision this month adopting Gov. Tony Evers’s legislative redistricting maps, saying the state Supreme Court had committed legal errors in its application of previous federal decisions regarding the relationship between the constitutional guarantee of equal protection and …
‘Only Fools Run at Midnight’ event
The annual jog for jesters and jokers will start at 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, because only fools run at Midnight!
Generations building fund raffle
The Generations Building Fund Spaghetti Dinner that was planned for February 19, and later postponed due to concern for health conditions, has been rescheduled for June 18 at the Woodruff Town Hall.
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Second Amendment the topic of LWVNOW meeting
The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods will welcome Don Dunphy, former Lincoln County District Attorney, for a discussion of the Second Amendment, the original intent and the Supreme Court interpretations.
April children and teen events at Minocqua library
The library has a lot to celebrate in April with kids’ and teens’ programming!
The Mercer Senior Center Friends to meet April 4
The Mercer Senior Center Friends will hold their regular quarterly meeting on Monday, April 4 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in-person at the Mercer Senior Center at 2518 Martha Lake Road in Mercer.
NWGS April Meeting
The Northern Waters Genealogical Society invites you to their next meeting on Tuesday, April 5, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street. A business meeting will follow from 7 to 8 p.m. There will also be an option to join the meeting via …
Lakeland Airport seeks funds for new terminal
The deadline to apply for airport terminal funding under the bipartisan infrastructure law is March 28, and the Lakeland Airport is hoping to get in on the grant pool of $5 billion to build a new terminal.
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