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Woodruff forwards recommendation for Aspirus signage to Oneida County
The Woodruff town board is officially recommending to the Oneida County planning and zoning department that a zoning change be made for Aspirus Health Care, which owns Howard Young Medical Center (HYMC).
Federal bill would allow logging trucks on interstate highways
In a move that would affect Wisconsin’s logging industry, U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) have introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to 150 air miles on the federal interstate …
U.S. attorneys file amicus brief in support of LdF tribe in road dispute
A federal lawsuit filed against the tribal council of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians by several property owners in Lac du Flambeau will now go to a federal judge for a final decision.
Presque Isle town board OKs road bids
The Presque Isle town board on April 8 approved bids for four road projects in 2023.
Minocqua man arrested in Marathon County for 4th OWI offense
Norman Weltmeyer, 44, Minocqua, was arrested on Friday, April 7 by a trooper with the Wisconsin State Patrol’s Wausau post for a fourth offense of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
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AV-W school board approves 8 percent salary increase for staff
The Arbor Vitae-Woodruff (AV-W) board of education approved Monday an 8 percent salary increase for teachers, support staff and members of district administration.
Supervisor says county needs better planning for capital projects
It’s been a recurring theme for a number of years now, namely, that funding for capital improvement projects in Oneida County — large equipment, building, or technology expenses — has been a footloose and fancy-free affair, with costly projects appearing out of the blue despite the existence of a capital …
'Where's My Newspaper?'
The Lakeland Times has been “The Voice Of The Northwoods” for more than a century, a weekly newspaper customers can look forward to every Tuesday and Friday.
Evers signs bill intended to attract and retain local jail staff
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers last week signed off on a bill that would classify county jailers as “protective occupation participants” under the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
No injuries in Phelps fire
Firefighters from Phelps, Conover and Land O’ Lakes responded Thursday evening to a structure fire in Phelps.
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Appeal filed in Minocqua drunk driving homicide case
A Stevens Point man convicted of homicide by use of a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration in connection with a fatal accident in Minocqua back in July 2020 has filed an appeal arguing that former Oneida County Circuit Judge Patrick O’Melia should have tossed out the results …
Public comment period open for 2023 deer season
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has opened up a public comment period for interested stakeholders for the 2023 deer season. Online public input can be made via a link on the DNR website. This link went live on April 8 and will be available until April 16. Those interested …
Oneida County forestry committee hears update from Friends of Town Line Lake Park
Two years ago, when Oneida County proposed selling a portion of Town Line Lake Park to offset a 231-acre land purchase known as the Gillette-Wickham property in Enterprise, a group of concerned citizens banded together into a group now known as the Friends of Town Line Lake Park. Since then …
Perspectives on Pollinator, Plantings and Passive House topic of recent talk
St Croix Oak Savanna Chapter, Wild Ones Native Landscaping hosted a recent webinar with Dave Crawford who, with his wife, built what is known as a Passive House in the Twin Cities. Crawford started out with what he termed his “Oak House” while still living here in Wisconsin. This house …
Oneida County forestry department brings 2022 report to committee
Oneida County forester Paul Fiene brought the 2022 annual report to the forestry, recreation and land committee at their regular meeting last week. The report will then move on to the full county board. The report brought forth highlights from all areas in which the department worked last year. It …
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