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Fugle candidacy makes three running for Oneida County judge
Oneida County corporation counsel Michael Fugle is running for Oneida County circuit court judge, giving voters in the nonpartisan spring race three candidates from which to choose, a liberal and two conservatives.
MHLT school board approves membership in Fair Aid Coalition
The Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) school board at its Dec. 19 meeting authorized district membership in the Fair Aid Coalition (FAC). District superintendent Dr. Jim Ellis referred to a letter dated Nov. 18 received from Kelly McDowell, the FAC’s legislative counsel.
Republicans, Democrats beat back Johnson’s effort to cut earmarks
News analysis U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson offered amendments last week designed to cut approximately $9.8 billion in earmarks — otherwise known as pork — embedded in the $1.85-trillion omnibus spending bill ultimately passed by Congress, but a bipartisan coalition of Republicans and Democrats defeated the effort. In a press conference, …
LUHS Band gears up for Pasadena
A week before members of the Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) band departed for Pasadena, Calif., to perform in the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 2, they joined with seven other Northwoods bands in Merrill for a final rehearsal before embarking on their trip.
Rhinelander airport operations continued through severe cold
The bitter cold and snow that gripped much of the nation in the days leading up to the Christmas weekend tended to cause problems for air travelers throughout the country.
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LdF school board approves policy updates
Prior to the Dec. 20 approval by the Lac du Flambeau school district’s board of education of updates to school district policies, there was discussion once again regarding public comment at the meetings.
Iron County has its first snowmobile fatality of the season
A 47-year-old Greenville man died Friday, Dec. 23, as the result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident the night before in Iron County. According to a press release from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, a call was received at 7:33 p.m. on Dec. 22 reporting a snowmobile accident on …
Prehn resigns from DNR board
A member of the state Natural Resources Board (NRB) whose term expired in the spring of 2021 is resigning, effective today.
State’s local governments faced with fiscal challenges
Each and every year, local governments find it harder and harder to stay within a budget. It seems as if revenue sources stay stagnant while costs related to municipal business in the state of Wisconsin rise.
Lakeland area getaways book up at the start of winter season
As expected, resorts and hotels in the Lakeland area weren’t too busy this past weekend for Christmas. That isn’t the case this weekend, however, as the week leading up to New Years is historically one of the busiest times of the year.
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It is sledding time!
Both Oneida and Vilas county snowmobile trails are open and ready for riding. Both counties opened their snowmobile trails at 8 a.m. on Dec. 23. However, riders should expect early season conditions. With the high winds and winter storms over last weekend, riders should also be cautious and on the …
Boulder Junction Community Foundation becomes regional foundation affiliate
Boulder Junction’s town board at its Dec. 21 meeting agreed to allow the Boulder Junction Community Foundation (BJCF) to be an affiliate member of the Wausau-based Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (CFNCW).
Lac du Flambeau school board briefed on DPI report card
The Lac du Flambeau public school district’s board of education was briefed on the results of the district’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) report card for the 2021-22 school year at its meeting on Dec. 20.
Snowmy Kromer is back again
What the ice castle is to Eagle River, Snowmy Kromer is to Minocqua. An ice castle is pretty self-explanatory, but what is a Snowmy Kromer? If you drive along U.S. Highway 51, on the south end of town, you’ll see that it may just be the biggest snowman you’ve ever …
NRB hears long awaited update from DNR on wake boat enforcement
A few months ago, then Department of Natural Resources (DNR) secretary, after hearing testimony from several citizens in the public comment portion of Natural Resources Board (NRB) meetings, asked the department to bring back a full presentation regarding wake and surf boats and enforcement options that were currently available. This …
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