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Minocqua town board wants to see landscaping plan for The Waters project
The Minocqua town board expressed general support Wednesday for a conditional use permit for the construction of 22 cottages associated with The Waters of Minocqua hotel but, given neighbors’ concerns about ongoing and unauthorized guest access to Clawson Lake, directed the developers to develop a landscaping plan to deter such …
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport’s credit card parking payment system in use
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport has resolved a long-standing concern of travelers using the airport’s long-term parking. A new, more user-friendly payment system is now in use.
Oneida social services seeks reclassification for clerical support positions
Oneida County’s social services department, its director Mary Rideout said April 5, is seeking approval from labor relations and employee services (LRES) to reclassify its clerical support positions from a level E to a level G, salary-wise.
Winchester ponders bipartisan infrastructure funds
The town of Winchester is mulling over the opportunity to seek monies from the latest round of bipartisan infrastructure funding, particularly as it applies to bridges. The application deadline for this round is June 3.
Federal reserve analysis: Government is responsible for significant inflation
News analysis A new report by economics researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is undercutting Biden administration claims that the Russia-Ukraine war is the most significant driver of inflation, pointing instead to pandemic government spending stimulus as a major contributor over time.
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Landscapers tell Oneida County too many separate permits required
The Oneida County zoning committee convened a public input session in Minocqua last week for landscapers, contractors, and others, and they heard clear calls that the county permitting process is far too burdensome, with too many separate permits required for projects.
Lakeland area election results
Vilas County voters elected a second district court judge Tuesday. Daniel Overbey defeated his opponent, Meg O’Marro, 2,597 votes to 2,017 and will be sworn in as Vilas County’s second judge on Aug. 31. Former Vilas County district attorney Martha Milanowski, who was appointed last year to fill out the …
Plans finalized for a new Newbold town hall
The Newbold town board last week approved final plans for a new town hall to be presented to town residents at the town’s annual meeting on April 19. During that meeting, electors will have the opportunity to hear presentations on plans for the new building, expected to cost, town chairman …
Hazelhurst picks contractor for fire barn addition
The Hazelhurst town board, on March 31, selected Hurley-based Nasi Construction LLC as its contractor for additions on its fire station.
Rhinelander man sentenced to 23 years for repeated child sexual assault
A Rhinelander man who pled no contest to repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl between the ages of 7 and 10 was confronted by his victim in court March 24 before Oneida County circuit judge Michael Bloom sentenced him to 23 years in prison to be followed by 22 years extended …
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True the Vote research suggests mass ballot harvesting in 2020 election
Using purchased cell phone GPS data to pinpoint how many visits were made to Wisconsin ballot drop boxes in the weeks leading up to the 2020 election, the election integrity group True The Vote (TTV) presented evidence last week that they say shows that at least 138 people visited illegal …
Healthcare’s hiring challenges in the Northwoods
Nearly 1 in 5 medical-field workers have left their positions since February 2020, according to oft-cited statistics from last fall’s Morning Consult study examining COVID-19’s impact on those who work in the industry. Bureau of Labor Statistics data suggests that the healthcare workforce has shrunk 2.7% in the past two …
Minocqua town board proposes draft permit for piers
The controversial pier issue in the town of Minocqua took another turn on March 31 when the town board met in special session for one item; piers and structures in the town of right-of-way (ROW).
Spring is here and winter hangs on
In the Friday, March 25, 2022 edition of The Lakeland Times, there was a page 10 article titled “Winter’s last gasp.” It was about a winter storm on Wednesday, March 23 that dropped a few inches of packy, wet snow on the Lakeland area and caused a massive power outage …
2020 Minocqua OWI homicide case headed for trial
The 37-year-old Stevens Point man charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle in connection with a fatal crash on State Highway 70 in July 2020 is on track to stand trial in December.
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