VILAS
OVTC passes company equipment and vehicle policies
The Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC) approved two policies regarding use of company vehicles and equipment at its Dec. 21 meeting.
OVTC conducts public hearing on proposed paratransit service
The Oneida-Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC) conducted a public hearing Friday, Dec. 18 to hear comments and concerns regarding a proposed paratransit service.
Winchester town facilities to remain closed to public use
The Winchester Town Board approved a motion last Monday to keep town facilities closed to public use under current COVID-19 health alerts until the board reconsiders the item at its next board meeting in August. (subscriber access)
LDF Family Resource Center employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Council announced in a press release on July 6 a Family Resource Center (FRC) employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Winchester approves chassis purchase for new fire department tanker truck
While it could be a year before the town actually sees the fire department’s new tanker truck, the Winchester Town Board approved Monday, July 6, the purchase of a $112,134 chassis for the tanker. (subscriber access)
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ATV/UTV use addressed by Vilas County forestry
The Vilas County board’s forestry, recreation and land committee on Tuesday, July 7 discussed at length all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility vehicle (UTV) issues as they relate to the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS). (subscriber access)
Winchester approves ATV/UTV ordinance request from planning commission
The Winchester Town Board approved a motion Monday directing the plan commission to draft an ordinance regarding the use of all-terrain (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) on town roads. (subscriber access)
Lightning deemed cause for Land O’ Lakes fire
Firefighters from four different departments worked a fire Sunday evening that destroyed a house at a Land O’ Lakes recreational vehicle park. The call came in to the Vilas County Sheriff’s dispatch center around 7:30 p.m. and firefighters with the Land O’ Lakes Fire Department were the first called out. …
Lac du Flambeau reschedules annual meeting to Aug. 10
The Lac du Flambeau Town Board on July 1 approved rescheduling its annual town meeting for 5 p.m. Aug. 10 with the firehouse expansion project to be included as an agenda item. (subscriber access)
Lac du Flambeau Public School to return to traditional school calendar
The Lac du Flambeau Public School Board of Education approved last week a motion adjusting its 2020-2021 school calendar to return to the same school calendar as its neighboring districts. (subscriber access)
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UW-Extension, Vilas County to share dialogue
In the aftermath of the Vilas County Board voting to cut the county’s partnership contract with the University of Wisconsin-Extension, its oversight committee — the tourism, economic and UW-Extension — explored how to move forward. (subscriber access)
Vilas County recreational trails committee hears recreation report
The Vilas County Board’s recreational trails safety committee on Dec. 17 heard a recreation report from Vilas County Sheriff’s Office recreation officer Jason Molle.
LDF Tribe announces positive COVID-19 test result
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Council on Wednesday, July 1 announced an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Building projects in Manitowish Waters completed
In March, 2019, voters in the town of Manitowish Waters approved an expansion and exterior improvements to the town’s community center along with an addition to the Koller Library and construction of a new fire station. (subscriber access)
Chicog Road fire believed to be arson
A structure fire on Chicog Road in Lac du Flambeau late Sunday afternoon is being investigated as an arson. (subscriber access)
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