VILAS
Vilas County Highway Department to ‘build’ a new truck
The Vilas County Highway Committee on Tuesday approved a bid for a 2021 Western Star 4700 quad axle patrol truck.
Vilas County parks and recreation position receives new name
The recent retirement of Dale Mayo, the Vilas County forestry department’s recreation director since 2012, has in recent months resulted in the Vilas County Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee discussing how the department has been run, some of that discussion centering on what some on the committee have said are …
VCEDC broadband efforts ‘really evolved’
The news on the broadband front is good for Vilas County.
Phelps armed robbery suspects in Vilas County court
One of the people accused of involvement in a Nov. 18 armed robbery in the town of Phelps is next scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Vilas/Oneida ATV/UTV trails closed
The Oneida County ATV/UTV trail system officially closed for the season yesterday, Dec. 3. According to a recent press release, the entire Enterprise and Lynne/Little Rice ATV system will be closed for the winter as well as the segment between Gritzmachen Road and Woodruff Road in the Town of Woodruff.
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Vilas County zoning committee discusses zoning policy changes
A disagreement over zoning restrictions in Vilas County was a focal point of the most recent meeting of the county board’s zoning and planning committee on April 1.
Logan Allen tackles wildland firefighting in California
A lifelong resident of Lac du Flambeau, tribal member Logan Allen had just graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 2016, when in the spring of 2017, he heard of the Basic Wildland Firefighter course being held in Lac du?Flambeau. (subscriber access)
Anti-ATV/UTV group forms in Winchester
The Winchester Town Board met in special session Dec. 23 and approved minor changes to a draft ordinance essentially designating town roads as all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) routes. (subscriber access)
Vilas County man held on 2nd degree sexual assault charges
Jonas Burnett, a 26-year-old man from Lac du Flambeau, could face up to 40 years in state prison if he is convicted on sexual assault charges.
Vilas County woman demands judge reduce her bond
A Vilas County woman facing burglary and bail jumping charges made several demands from Judge Neal Nielsen during her initial appearance earlier this week.
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Flu clinics held throughout Vilas County next month
The Vilas County Public Health Department will be conducting flu clinics throughout the county during the month of October.
Vilas County highway commissioner to retire
Vilas County highway commissioner Nick Scholtes, hired by the county in March 2016, is retiring.
Oneida Vilas Transit Commission talks new home and money owed
A new location and a payment to the Oneida County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) were discussed extensively at the March 25 meeting of the Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC).
Vilas and Oneida see promising COVID-19 trends
Both Vilas County and Oneida County have seen a decrease in positive COVID-19 cases this month.
Smart 911 program could help dispatchers provide emergency response
In 2019, Vilas County joined the growing number of counties in Wisconsin utilizing a program called Smart911, which helps dispatchers respond faster to emergency calls.
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