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MHLT makes auxiliary agreement with virtual charter school
The Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk school board, on Feb. 23, voted to enter a one-year auxiliary agreement with the Rural Virtual Academy (RVA) charter school for the 2022-2023 school year, with a possibility of the district becoming a full partner with RVA in future years.
Meeting of the electors to be scheduled ‘ASAP’ in Newbold
At a special meeting of the Newbold town board on Feb. 17, plans for the construction of a new town hall were discussed. Devin Flanigan, construction manager with Appleton-based Keller Inc., presented plans for a new structure, which would feature a much larger meeting space.
Camp Manito-wish introduces COVID vaccine mandate
For the summer of 2022, Camp Manito-wish YMCA in Boulder Junction is requiring full vaccination against COVID-19 for all campers and staff. This means that participants will need to complete a primary vaccination series, with or without a booster.
Defense attorney’s errors result in new trial for former custodian
A former elementary school custodian accused of luring a child into a closet and touching her inappropriately has been granted a new trial after an Oneida County judge found a series of mistakes made by his defense attorney had rendered his original trial fundamentally unfair.
Oneida County public works department approves two bids for road work
The Oneida County public works committee Thursday approved two construction bids for County Highways D and Z.
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Vehicle fuel prices in Oneida and Vilas counties among most expensive in Wisconsin
$3.59 was the price of a gallon of regular gas at the Minocqua Kwik Trip as of the morning of Thursday, Feb. 24. Kwik Trip’s price was the highest, with the majority of area gas stations sitting at $3.49.
Woodruff man held on $100K in child abuse case
A 36-year-old Woodruff man accused of physically abusing his infant son is being held in the Oneida County jail on a $100,000 cash bond pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 4.
Former sheriff’s deputy pleads not guilty to stalking, other charges
Former Oneida County sheriff’s deputy Stetson Grant has entered not guilty pleas to stalking, misconduct in public office/act inconsistent with the duties of office, false imprisonment and other charges filed in Oneida County Circuit Court earlier this year.
Three Lakes man sentenced to prison for possession of child porn, illicit filming of patient
A 32-year-old Three Lakes man was sentenced last week to a total of four years in prison, to be followed by three years extended supervision, for possession of child pornography and capturing a representation of nudity without consent.
Apartment fire in Rhinelander displaces 26
A fire early Sunday morning at a 28-unit apartment building in Rhinelander designated for residents over age 62 resulted in 26 people starting the week living in temporary housing.
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Vilas County board approves deputy court clerk positions
On Tuesday, the Vilas County Board gave unanimous approval of a resolution creating two full-time deputy clerk of court positions and hiring of people for those positions.
Vilas law enforcement committee discusses command vehicle purchase
Vilas County’s law enforcement and emergency management committee held a relatively short meeting on Monday and explored the possibility of purchasing what’s described as a “command vehicle.”
Vilas/Oneida top 10 property taxpayers in 2021
Records from Oneida and Vilas counties show T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. was among both counties’ top 10 real estate taxpayers in 2021. In Vilas County, T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. paid $97,167.39 in taxes on $6,031,900 in valuation. The company paid $332,146.21 in taxes in Oneida County on $21,139,900 in valuation.
ATV and UTV economic impact
It’s really very obvious outdoor recreation is an important part of the economy here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, the proverbial “bread and butter” for the region.
Let’s Minocqua’s Krystal Westfahl injured in car accident
On Friday, Feb. 18, icy conditions on U.S. Highway 51 near the County Highway K ramp in Wausau caused a pileup of nearly 40 vehicles. In the middle of it all was the executive director for the Let’s Minocqua Visitor’s Center and Chamber of Commerce, Krystal Westfahl.
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