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Wakefield to stand trial in September
A trial date was set earlier this week for the Rhinelander man accused with helping another man plan and eventually carry out the murder of a local woman last June.
Manitowish Waters purchases land near Powell Road
During the 2021 annual meeting in Manitowish Waters, electors authorized the town to purchase land adjacent to Powell Road. The purpose for the purchase would be primarily for the town’s airport.
Winchester seeks relief from levy limits
The town of Winchester, like Presque Isle and Vilas County before it, has resolved to request the state for a modification of the property tax levy limits. This resolution originated from a proposition former Vilas County board supervisor Chuck Hayes, who represented Winchester and Presque Isle before moving out of …
Arbor Vitae town chairman suffers mild stroke
Arbor Vitae town chairman Frank Bauers is home and is, in his words, “safe and sound.” He told The Lakeland Times Wednesday he suffered what doctors said was a mild stroke.
Woodruff denies carte blanche oversize/overweight permit
The Tomahawk-based Foley’s Tree Service has recently purchased a new four-axle, all-terrain wheeled crane, which they intend to begin using in May. Since the crane will be operated at between 120,000 and 137,600 pounds, and the regular weight limit for Class A highways is 80,000 pounds. Owner Ted Foley is …
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Minocqua town board pledges $50,000 in ARPA money toward broadband grant
The Minocqua town board Tuesday pledged $50,000 toward an Oneida County effort to provide fiber-optic broadband service. Also approved was a resolution of support from the town for the project.
Generations loses land donation from 2018
In May of 2015, the Lakeland Senior Center in Woodruff was destroyed by fire. In April of 2018, the Ascension Medical Group donated nearly two acres of land across from One Penny Place.
Legislature appeals state Supreme Court’s redistricting decision
The state Legislature has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court last week’s state Supreme Court decision that embraced redistricting maps by the Evers administration, the drawing and adoption of which legislative Republicans contend was dominated by race.
Transcript: Punzel feared higher cost for his bathroom if he had to arrest contractor
During a 2020 incident, in which a Minocqua police officer brushed aside repeated calls for help by a man who believed an acquaintance could be in immediate danger at a nearby residence, the officer cited multiple reasons why he could not investigate, but a core concern was that he could …
Hazelhurst town board approves contribution toward broadband application
The Hazelhurst town board on March 4 approved a resolution authorizing $1,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to use toward a broadband grant application.
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Presque Isle’s town board launches ‘investigation’
Presque Isle town clerk Lorine Walters has been directed to “investigate” the seven holders of the town’s Class B liquor licenses.
Lake Tomahawk man held on $50k in drug case
A Lake Tomahawk man is being held in the Oneida County Jail on a $50,000 cash bond after he was arrested on March 1 outside the Lake Tomahawk Post Office upon picking up a package containing methamphetamine.
LdF town board to interview zoning administrator candidates
The town of Lac du Flambeau may be closer to finding a replacement for Sue Ackland, who’s been the town’s zoning administrator for more than 20 years and is retiring in early April.
LRES sends pay raises for sheriff, clerk of courts to Oneida County Board
After about 30 minutes of discussion on March 2, the Oneida County Labor Relations Employee Services (LRES) committee voted to approve pay raises for the clerk of courts and sheriff.
Town of Minocqua preparing for Torpy Park improvements
The Minocqua town board received an update on upcoming construction at Minocqua’s Torpy Park at its March 1 meeting.
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