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Winter’s last gasp
Days after an absolutely gorgeous first day of spring on Sunday in the Lakeland area where daytime highs were in the lower to mid-50s, winter decided to make one last appearance for the season.
Foxconn looks at greener pastures
The citizens of Racine County and the village of Mount Pleasant finally got an informational session from Racine County officials this week about the status of the Foxconn project there — the first since 2019 — but they could have learned everything they really needed to know from the news: …
Lakeland Sanitary receives facility update from MSA
The Lakeland Sanitary District’s board of directors received a facility update from MSA Professional Services on Tuesday. Wastewater specialist Pat Morrow said he would like to conduct a workshop with Lakeland Sanitary staff in the coming weeks for a facility walk-through to review the “nuts and bolts” of all the …
Oneida County appears on solid footing with aesthetic regulation, so far
News analysis First of two articles Oneida County appears to have solid legal precedent to regulate land use by aesthetics only, a Lakeland Times examination of Wisconsin and federal case law shows, though a more recent case could represent at least a crack in that foundation, a crack that could …
North Central Regional Planning Commission jumps into county board elections
The North Central Regional Planning Commission dove head first into the Oneida County elections for county board last week, sending out a campaign missive promoting its value to county supervisors after The Lakeland Times asked board candidates if they supported membership in the organization. Specifically, as part of its election …
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Trial still on for woman charged in fatal OWI crash in Minocqua
A jury trial remains scheduled for March 28 for a 69-year-old Rhinelander woman charged with homicide by vehicle (use of a controlled substance)?in connection with a fatal accident on Pine Lake Road in Minocqua.
$50,000 cash bond reinstated in Iliopoulos case
A judge has reinstated the $50,000 cash bond set in the case of the former Northwoods Community Elementary School (NCES) custodian who has been granted a new trial on sexual assault charges filed in connection with an alleged incident in a school closet in September 2018.
Newbold town board holds special meeting to discuss building plans
The Newbold town board held a special meeting on March 17 to continue discussion regarding a new town hall. Currently, the board has been meeting in the neighboring fire station because the original town hall’s failing infrastructure resulted in excess amounts of toxic mold, which in the past, according to …
County G Landfill has a new director
The County G Landfill in the town of Cloverland has a new director. The three-member executive committee of the Landfill Venture Group, a consortium of Vilas County towns and the city of Eagle River, accepted a letter of resignation from County G Landfill director Mark Busha during a special meeting …
Updated building permit fees, equipment expenditures introduced in Plum Lake
As of April 1 in Plum Lake, many of the fees associated with various building permits through RC Inspections will increase. This was announced by the town’s clerk, Sharon Brooker, at the March 16 board meeting.
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Vilas County finance forwards ARPA resolution
The Vilas County finance and budget committee, at their March 17 meeting, agreed to pass along a resolution for funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the county board for further approval.
Area towns, Vilas County highway committee deny crane request
The Arbor Vitae town board last week was among the latest local governing bodies presented with an oversize/over weight (OSOW) permit request from Tomahawk-based Foley’s Tree Service.
Oneida County board: Limit wolf population to no more than 350
By a 19-2 vote, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution last week calling for a state wolf population goal of 350 or fewer animals, as the state Department of Natural Resources continues to revise its wolf management plan.
Sunshine Week 2022
In honor of Sunshine Week — a celebration and advocacy of open government — The Lakeland Times presents the newspaper’s 2022 awards and grades for openness in conducting public business.
Boulder Junction reaches agreement with insurance company
In January 2021, a fire in the Boulder Junction town shop caused extensive damage to the building and destroyed several pieces of equipment, including the town’s dump trucks and a front-end loader.
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