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Vilas County zoning suggests rezone for St. Germain
Vilas County zoning administrator Dave Saddenwasser told the county’s zoning and planning committee on Jan. 5 he would like to “clean up” zoning inconsistencies in St. Germain.
Draft hazardous wakes ordinance resurrected in Presque Isle
Hazardous wakes is a topic of much debate in Wisconsin, especially here in the Northwoods. The topic is typically a popular one at town board meetings, gaining attention by many residents with varying opinions.
Oneida County’s LRES and public works committees forward resolutions to board
The Oneida County board’s labor relations and employee services (LRES) and public works committees agreed to forward six resolutions to the full county board to review for possible approval at its meeting on Jan. 17.
Minocqua’s ad hoc housing/labor committee meets with MHLT’s Ellis
A large portion of the focus of the Jan. 5 meeting of the Minocqua town board’s ad hoc committee looking into the housing and labor situation in the area centered around public education and how it relates to the matter.
Vilas County judge denies motion to exclude media from upcoming trial
Vilas County circuit court judge Daniel Overbey ruled in favor of the media during a Jan. 5 motion hearing in the case of Gary Karas, 71, New Holstein.
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Lac du Flambeau, Oneida County ambulance contract dispute lingers
In a sort of “meeting within a meeting” type scenario, the Lac du Flambeau town board voted to pay Oneida County $100,000 for ambulance service until the town can reach a contract agreement with the county regarding the matter.
Lakeland area hit with power outage Wednesday
Businesses and residents near downtown Minocqua and Woodruff were affected by power outages Wednesday morning, right around 10 a.m.
St. Germain town board sends the DNR a request
The St. Germain town board, meeting in special session on Dec. 29, approved a resolution to be sent to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asking for “restoration of local WDNR staff.”
Clubs working hard to keep snowmobile trails in good riding condition
With the midweek snowfall, local snowmobile clubs have been out working diligently to get their trails into top riding condition. There have been closures and reroutes over the last week, however, due to some unsafe conditions in certain areas.
Vilas forestry hears presentation concerning user fees at parks and facilities
What to do about user fees for businesses that use Vilas County parks and facilities was discussed at length during Tuesday’s meeting of the Vilas County forestry, recreation and land committee.
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Early season snowmobile accident situation
The opening of snowmobile season in the Lakeland area has been a fairly successful one so far but throughout the first few weeks of the season there have been calls reporting snowmobile accidents to which law enforcement, medical and firefighting personnel have responded.
Family feud spurs Mercer snowmobile trail reroute
Mercer’s snowmobile trail system is, by many accounts, one of the best Wisconsin has to offer.
Stage just about set for April town board elections
The spring election, for town boards the The Lakeland Times regularly covers, promises to be an interesting one in 2023.
Oneida County’s adult protective services program transfers to the ADRC
The decision to move Oneida County’s adult protective services program to the aging and disability resource center (ADRC) was made by the county’s ADRC committee during its Dec. 28 meeting.
Jennrich talks zoning with Minocqua’s housing and labor committee
Oneida County’s zoning director Karl Jennrich attended the Dec. 29 meeting of Minocqua’s housing and labor committee, charged with gathering information regarding the town’s issues with lack of affordable housing and labor.
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