ONEIDA
As hearing looms, Bangstad mobilizes out-of-town support
As the hearing day approaches for the Oneida County zoning committee to consider suspending, amending, or revoking the administrative review permit for Kirk Bangstad’s Minocqua Brewing Company — revocation would shut his business down — Bangstad has mobilized scores of people to send emails and letters supporting his business.
Presque Isle town supervisor will work to get town computers investigation report
Presque Isle town supervisor Carl Wolter said at the town board’s July 20 meeting he would get a copy of the report regarding the town’s computers prepared by a third party forensic investigation company the board had decided to consult with in May.
Minocqua town board amends town parking ordinance for Lakeview Drive
The Minocqua town board met in regular session on Tuesday, July 18, for less than 10 minutes focusing on the approval of an amendment to the town’s no parking ordinance.
Arbor Vitae fire substation to get a 500-gallon fuel tank
The Arbor Vitae town board last week accepted the donation of a 500-gallon above ground fuel tank for the town’s fire department substation on the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 51 and County Highway N.
Lakeland ATV Club plans to give back to community this weekend
The Lakeland ATV Club plans to thank members of the community who have supported them by holding a series of rides this Friday and Saturday as part of its Wheelin For A Cause Operation Santa event.
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Oneida administration committee backs zoning on DNR battle
The Oneida County administration committee stood unanimously this week with the county’s zoning committee in its looming potential fight with the state Department of Natural Resources, approving spending up to $10,000 of the county’s contingency fund for outside counsel to assist with the effort.
Pfeifer appointed Oneida County District Attorney
Jillian Pfeifer will be the next Oneida County district attorney and the first woman to hold the position in the county’s history.
Plum Lake and Conover town boards pass resolutions supporting county land purchase
The Plum Lake town board at its July 11 meeting passed a resolution in support of Vilas County purchasing 320 acres of land in its town.
Makwa Trail Fire
Firefighters from Lac du Flambeau, Woodruff and Arbor Vitae responded to a call Tuesday, July 18 reporting a house on Makwa Trail in Lac du Flambeau had sustained an explosion which blew a hole in the roof, caused other damage and resulted in a fire in the basement.
Single engine aircraft crash lands at Eagle River airport
A single engine airplane crash landed Tuesday afternoon at the Eagle River airport.
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MHLT school board stays with engineering firm for parking lot project
The Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) board of education in May of 2022 approved spending no more than $49,000 with Coleman Engineering to come up with plans to improve the district’s parking lot.
Fifield first responder disciplined for comments made after June 26 lakes association meeting
Pike Lake fire chief Warren Johnson said at Fifield’s July 11 town board meeting he “imposed” disciplinary action on one of the town’s first responders, Mike Sloane, at a July 3 business meeting of the fire department.
Lake Tomahawk town board doesn’t act on ATV/UTV request for Hwy. 47
The Lake Tomahawk town board on July 12 decided not to act on a request by Lake Tomahawk ATV/UTV club president Tom Kettler to open Highway 47 up for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) use through downtown.
Woodruff town board OKs road projects
The Woodruff town board last week approved repaving bids from Pitlik and Wick for Bloomville Lane, Emerson Road and Glencoe Road.
Minocqua plan commission OKs two-unit business condo permit application
The Minocqua plan commission met briefly on July 11, approving the two action items on its agenda.
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