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Trump endorsement rocks GOP gubernatorial campaign
News and analysis It was a bombshell everyone one knew could explode in the middle of the state’s race for governor, and last week it did: Former President Donald Trump endorsed businessman Tim Michels for the GOP nomination.
High gas prices continue, record highs become the norm
Gas prices continue to rise and a new record high average seems to be recorded every day. As of Wednesday, the price of a regular gallon of gasoline in Minocqua was $4.99 across the board. That price will likely surpass $5 by the time this edition of The Lakeland Times …
Winchester town board postpones new fire truck and ambulance decision
The Winchester town board tabled the possible purchase of a new fire engine and ambulance at its meeting on Monday. As the result of a special meeting on May 25, the board directed the town’s fire chief John Melzer to gather more detailed information on the two vehicles and present …
AV-W school opens door to increased security measures
After the May 24 elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 21 dead, Arbor Vitae-Woodruff’s buildings and grounds committee discussed potential increases in school security measures, school board president Judith Nelson reported.
Kleefisch pledges a focus on Northwoods needs if elected
If elected, GOP gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch says she will aim for a zero-percent state income tax — but not overnight and a flat tax might be an intermediary step — and she pledged not to ignore the Northwoods and rural areas as she says incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers …
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Wildfire burns almost 10 acres in Little Rice
A small fire started by a property owner burning debris has been determined to be the cause of a wildfire on Kelch Road in the town of Little Rice Saturday afternoon, June 4.
Lac du Flambeau fire station issue remains contentious
The Lac du Flambeau town board, during a special meeting Tuesday, formally approved the purchase of 42 acres of land for $550,000 as well as a contract with architect Glenn Morrison and his firm, Architecture North, for the design of a new fire station.
Suspect arrested in connection with LUHS threat
On Tuesday afternoon, Lakeland Union High School administration announced the cancellation of all evening activities. As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, there were just a few vehicles in the LUHS parking lot.
Minocqua town board gives Bangstad more time to meet permit conditions
On a 3-1 vote Tuesday, the Minocqua town board — with John Thompson recusing himself and Minocqua town chairman Mark Hartzheim voting no — agreed to give the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) and owner Kirk Bangstad more time to meet parking requirements at his Front Street retail location, meaning he …
Lac du Flambeau town board OKs road work for 2022
The agenda for the June 1 meeting of the Lac du Flambeau town board was a light one. In fact, aside from routine items such as the approval of minutes to previous meetings, payment of bills and approving a bartender’s license application, the only other action item was discussion and …
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Rhinelander council president to challenge Swearingen
Rhinelander City Council president Eileen Daniel has announced her intent to challenge incumbent Rep. Rob Swearingen for the state’s 34th District Assembly seat.
LdF school reports end-of-year achievement gap reduction stats
After 17 years as district administrator, Lac du Flambeau school superintendent Dr. Larry Ouimette is retiring at the end of the month, and his successor Dr. Joshua Ernst will take up the mantle on July 1.
Lac du Flambeau town supervisor files complaint against fire station architect
Lac du Flambeau town supervisor Bob Hanson has filed a complaint against Glenn Morrison of Woodruff-based Architecture North with the state of Wisconsin because of concerns he has that Morrison isn’t licensed.
Oneida County highway committee OKs generator design proposal
The Oneida County public works and solid waste committee approved at its June 2 meeting a proposal from The Samuels Group for design of an emergency generator.
Oneida County forestry to proceed with Lynne timber harvest despite survey tiff
An ongoing disagreement between Oneida County and the owner of 80-acres of land in the town of Lynne was a topic of discussion at the Oneida County board’s forestry, land and recreation committee meeting on June 1.
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