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Vilas County tourism committee hears broadband update
The announcement in late June that the Wisconsin Public Service Commission has awarded a total of $5.4 million in grant money to three broadband projects in Vilas County prompted an update on those efforts at the Vilas County economic development and tourism committee meeting on July 6.
Nicholson drops out of GOP race for governor
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Kevin Nicholson, who had cast himself as an outsider in hopes of riding a populist wave to the Republican nomination, has dropped out of the race as his campaign continued to lag with five weeks until primary election day.
Retiring Tomahawk forester honored with King Memorial Award
On May 25, the staff of Packaging Corporation of America’s (PCA) Tomahawk mill threw a retirement party for outgoing Wood Operations Manager Darrell Pierson. The party itself was not a surprise, but Pierson was oblivious to the fact he would be receiving the prestigious Michael W. King Memorial Field Forester …
Dave Imlah Sr. remembered
In December, 2001, The Lakeland Times published an article by features writer Joyce Laabs about Dave Imlah, Sr., and his retirement from the Lakeland Sanitary District on Dec. 20 of that year.
Schiek declares violation in conservation committee meeting after all
Oneida County district attorney Michael Schiek has walked back his earlier declaration that no open meetings violation occurred when former county supervisor Bob Mott and the land conservation committee he chaired publicly noticed a formal public hearing and then turned it into an informal listening session without any further notice.
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Different outcomes for Newbold businesses taverns seeking Class B renewal
Newbold’s town chairman, Dave Kroll, has reversed a decision the town board made during a June 23 special town board meeting regarding a provisional Class B liquor license.
Minocqua plan commission approves Curtis Lake tourist rooming house ARP
Last Tuesday, the Minocqua plan commission voted to recommend approval of an after-the-fact administrative review permit (ARP) to rent a dwelling as a tourist rooming house for less than 30 consecutive days on Curtis Lake.
Lac du Flambeau home destroyed by fire
Firefighters from five different towns along with other emergency personnel responded to a house fire on Lac du Flambeau’s Rocky Point Lane Thursday.
St. Germain town board considering possible park pavilion replacement
Potential replacement of the pavilion at St. Germain’s Vandervort Park took up most of the discussion at a special meeting of the town board on June 27. The town entered into an agreement with MSA Professional Services on May 31 to look at, as MSA’s Phil Kriesel put it at …
Northwoods ATV/UTV club holds another informational meeting
The Northwoods ATV/UTV Club conducted its latest town meeting at the Winchester town hall Thursday evening. It was the third such meeting open to the public the club has conducted and as he did at prior meetings, club president Rich Hajt began the meeting with a brief explanation about the …
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Wildcat enters not guilty plea to hit-and-run involving death charge
Vilas County circuit court judge Martha Milanowski scheduled an Aug. 16 pretrial for Laurie Wildcat, the 24-year-old Lac du Flambeau woman who plead not guilty to a sole count of hit-and-run involving death, a Class D felony.
Oneida County green lights Bangstad to keep business open
The Oneida County zoning committee and department have given Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad the green light to keep his Front Street retail business open but will seek to confirm that he will meet the parking conditions of his administrative review permit (ARP), the county’s assistant zoning director told …
Minocqua plan commission OKs CUP for proposed Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins
On Tuesday, the Minocqua plan commission recommended for approval a conditional use permit (CUP) for a Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins location. Both businesses would operate in a building to be constructed along U.S. Highway 51 next to and just north of TJ’s Butcher Block.
Vilas County board hears attorney’s findings
The Vilas County board of supervisors at its meeting Tuesday went into closed session to hear and discuss the summary of a report provided by attorney Laurie McLeRoy.
LUHS board approves dental program and laude system
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) plans to offer in-house dental service for students this upcoming school year. The decision to adopt the Bridging Brighter Smiles program was made Monday after the LUHS board of education received a presentation from Kelsey Hinterleitner, a dental hygienist who helped bring the program to …
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