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Vilas County board kills Mayer nomination
The Vilas County board Tuesday shot down the nomination to the board of former Vilas County board member and current Lac du Flambeau town supervisor Chris Mayer.
Vilas County board hears ‘rural rebound’ presentation
For its past two meetings, the Vilas County Board has heard presentations from the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation.
Vilas County Forestry considers prescribed burns as management tool, talks ATVs
Last week, at the regular monthly meeting, the Vilas County Forestry, Recreation and Land Committee heard about plans for a prescribed burn possibility near Pioneer Trail. This would be a plan for next year, according to county forester Al Murray.
ADRC of Vilas County seeks yard work assistance for elderly community
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vilas County is looking for individuals and/or companies that would serve elderly community members at a discounted rate to help them properly maintain their grounds during the fall and harsh winter months. Services requested include yard care, fall raking, snow shoveling, and ice …
Vilas Forestry, Recreation and Land Committee look to streamline department duties
The Vilas County Forestry, Recreation and Land Committee on Tuesday voted to recommend to the county board it rescind a 2012 resolution creating the position of recreation administrator, a position currently held by Dale Mayo. As a result, the county forestry department had not only a forestry department administrator but …
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Hintz took months to release records; Vilas, Minocqua chairs took hours, days
Responding to an open records request for months of their emails, both the Vilas County board of supervisors chairman and the town chairman of Minocqua released this week thousands of unredacted emails, all within days of their being requested.
ADRC of Vilas County needs volunteer transport drivers
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vilas County is looking for volunteer transportation drivers throughout the Vilas county areas, but especially in the Eagle River area. This program helps people over 60 and disabled adults over 18 who cannot drive get to medical appointments or to obtain groceries.
Vilas County considers general fund for tech purchase
The Vilas County board’s finance committee on March 18 approved and forwarded to the full county board the use of the county’s general fund to make an emergency purchase of a video storage replacement device.
2020 Vilas County Conservation Awards announced
Pat Lamon, youth Series librarian at the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River, and Vilas County Master Gardener Volunteers, are the winners of the 2020 Vilas County Conservation Awards. These awards recognize the landowners, volunteers and professional colleagues who care for the natural resources of Vilas County and …
COVID-19 vaccine access, scams an issue in Vilas County
Outreach funding could help homebound residents in Vilas County access the vaccine.
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Vilas County Highway Committee approves amendment to ATV/UTV resolution
The Vilas County Board’s highway approved 4-1 a resolution amending the county all-terrain vehicle/utility terrain vehicle (ATV/UTV) ordinance opening paved county trunk highways for year-round ATV/UTV operations in towns already allowing for year-round ATV/UTV operations.
Vilas County Forestry Committee hears concerns from Hunter Lake Association and residents
As part of the 15-year comprehensive land use plan being updated by Vilas County, the committee on Monday looked at ideas to improve the boat landing at Hunter Lake, among many other things. Hunter Lake Association members, however, had concerns about an improved landing, including installation of a pier, and …
Vilas County Highway Committee OKs culvert bid
The Vilas County Highway Committee met briefly last week in special session just prior to the August meeting of the Vilas County board.
Vilas County board OKs $300,000 for County W
For the past couple of years, John Hanson and others on the Manitowish Waters Town Board have, from time to time, mentioned the possibility of county assistance in getting repairs for County Highway W funded.
Vilas County board hears about broadband expansion efforts
Vilas County will have countywide broadband.
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