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Oshkosh plow truck to be sold by town of Woodruff
The Woodruff town board last week decided to put the town’s single axle, 2003 Oshkosh plow truck, or patrol truck, up for sale for a minimum bid of $55,000. Town chairman Mike Timmons said early in the discussion the town could go one of two ways with regard to the …
U.S. Supreme Court case could rattle foundations of tribal sovereignty
With potentially major implications for tribal sovereignty, the United States Supreme Court is set to rule in Haaland v. Brackeen, a case in which the state of Texas and three non-Native American couples who have tried to foster or adopt children with Native American ancestry are challenging the constitutionality of …
Lac du Flambeau town board appoints new clerk
The Lac du Flambeau town board met for nearly 90 minutes in closed session Monday. Town chairman Matt Gaulke told The Lakeland Times the purpose for the meeting was two-fold; to discuss the resignation of town clerk Nancy Edwards and a possible replacement and put together answers to questions posed …
LUHS board contemplates complex upgrades
When Lakeland Union High School’s (LUHS) board of education decided to have committee of the whole meetings last year, the purpose was to have the ability to discuss one or two topics in depth with no expectation or pressure in having to make any immediate decisions.
Marshfield Clinic ends 2022 nearly $368 million in the red
As it ponders a potential merger with a Minnesota-based health care system, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc., suffered major downturns in fiscal year 2022, its operations bleeding into the red by nearly $368 million, its cash on hand plummeting by more that 25 percent over the previous year, and its …
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Don’t forget bug spray, the mosquitoes are BAD this year
With long winters in the Northwoods, many people can’t wait for the weather to warmup and to get outside. However, one of the first things everybody is reminded of each summer is mosquitoes. And this year, that reminder was rather harsh. The increased presence of these tiny bloodsuckers is undoubtedly …
Drug overdose bill passes legislature, heads to Evers
The state Assembly has passed and sent to Gov. Tony Evers a bill toughening the penalty for causing drug overdose deaths in the state — legislation that Republicans say will help address the fentanyl crisis but that most Democrats say is a punitive measure that would criminalize drug addiction.
Newbold community center project update
Newbold town chairman Dan Hess gave an update on how the town’s new community center is coming along during a June 8 town board meeting. He said everything is on time and the project is within its budget.
Winchester last Vilas County town to approve Oneida County intercept contract
The town of Winchester became the last of six Vilas County towns that have approved a contract with Oneida County for advanced life support (ALS) ambulance intercepts performed by Oneida County emergency service (EMS) personnel.
Lac du Flambeau town clerk Nancy Edwards resigns
The Lac du Flambeau town board last week accepted the resignation of town clerk Nancy Edwards.
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Minocqua a ‘Safest Way’ tour stop touting Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline
Minocqua was a stop on June 7 for the “Safest Way” tour sponsored by the Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition (WJEC).
Town of Minocqua to place boulders along right-of-way adjoining Minocqua Brewing Company
The Minocqua town board at its June 6 meeting agreed to take steps in limiting damage done to its right-of-way that adjoins land owned by the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC). The right-of-way parcel at the corner of East Front Street and Chippewa Street has also been referred to as the …
Lac du Flambeau town board OKs increases in monthly payments to LdF tribe
The Lac du Flambeau town board at its June 7 meeting approved the expenditure of $20,000 to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians for the month of June.
Winchester town board appoints Newton as new supervisor
The Winchester town board Monday appointed Nicholas Newton as town supervisor. The town board had earlier accepted the resignation of Joe Osfar, elected to the position on April 4 but informed town chairman Joe Discianno and town supervisor John Grimmer during a town board meeting in May he would be …
Oneida County moves to liberalize restrictions on home-based businesses
Just as the issue of home-based occupations emerges on a statewide level — with a major policy organization advocating for fewer restrictions — the Oneida County zoning committee is moving to do just that with a proposal to loosen regulations on square footage limits and the use of garages.
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