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Plum Lake electors adopt 2023 budget
Plum Lake’s electors unanimously approved the town’s 2023 budget for a total of $1,452,393, following its public budget hearing Nov. 16.
Presque Isle town board explores cell tower options
Presque Isle’s town board decided to explore options to improve its cellphone reception at its meeting Nov. 17.
Minocqua electors approve 2023 levy, elected official raises
The town of Minocqua’s 2023 mill levy and budget were approved by electors and the town board during meetings held Nov. 17.
DOT blocks Minocqua Brewing Company’s new access with concrete barriers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) has swooped in and placed concrete barriers to block a new driveway access off U.S. Highway 51 for the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC), after the company created the access without DOT permits.
Hazelhurst will implement room tax in 2023
The Hazelhurst town board approved a room tax ordinance Tuesday, following its second reading at the board’s monthly meeting.
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Vilas County and Lac du Flambeau tribe go for law enforcement grant
The Vilas County sheriff’s office and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians have received authorization from both the tribal council and now the Vilas County board to apply jointly for a grant from the state of Wisconsin.
North Lakeland school board approves agreement with Nexus Solutions
North Lakeland’s school board approved an agreement with the facility planning company Nexus Solutions during its meeting Monday.
Thompson and Poupart await pre-trials in death of six-year-old
A Lac du Flambeau couple charged with a class D felony of child neglect resulting in death await judicial pre-trials. Sheila Thompson, 32, and George Poupart, 29, are alleged to have been parties to a crime in the death of Thompson’s six-year-old autistic son on Dec. 3, 2021.
AV-W school board takes a step toward improving security
The Arbor Vitae-Woodruff (AV-W) board of education Monday approved a bid of $12,480 from Northern Lock and Key in Manitowish Waters to have a lock system installed. The intent is to improve school security.
Possible replacement of Vilas County’s highway facility in Eagle River
The first step in the possible construction of a new Eagle River facility for the Vilas County highway department, advertising for a request for proposal (RFP) from design, architectural and construction firms, is underway.
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Woodruff electors OK elected official salary increase, 2023 mill levy
Electors in the town of Woodruff on Tuesday approved salary increases for elected officials and the town’s 2023 mill levy.
Lac du Flambeau town board balks at Oneida County ambulance charge
Members of the Lac du Flambeau town board are balking at the nearly $179,000 proposed ambulance contract with Oneida County for 2023.
Oneida board nixes use of ARPA funds for promoting childhood Covid vaccination
As questions about the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines continue to grow around the world — not to mention concerns about the lack of adequate testing — the controversy manifested itself on the local level this week, as the Oneida County Board of Supervisors voted to prohibit the use …
Opening of 2022 gun deer season shows promise
Every year, approximately 60,000 hunters take to the woods for the opening weekend of the nine-day gun deer season. Hunters anticipate this day all year long, and this year seems to be shaping up to bring plenty of opportunity for many hunters.
Judge upholds child neglect determination in toddler death case
A local judge has upheld the Oneida County Department of Social Services finding of substantiated child maltreatment against the father of a 20-month-old boy from Virginia who died following a visit to Newbold in 2017.
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