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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation board discusses broadband update

The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) board of directors heard Friday an update regarding the county’s broadband initiative.

Vilas County discusses WebEx future

Over the course of the past year as the COVID-19 pandemic went worldwide, virtual meeting platforms such as the one offered by Zoom have taken off in popularity. 

Disagreement on Enbridge pipeline in Vilas County

The Vilas County Executive and Legislative Committee last week discussed a pipeline carrying heating oil, natural gas, gasoline and propane and is owned by Canadian-based Enbridge. 

Some Vilas County government offices reopen

As of 8 a.m. on Monday, June 29, some of the Vilas county government offices will be open again.

Vilas County considers administrative assistant reclassifications

The Vilas County board’s law enforcement and emergency management committee heard a request from Vilas County Sheriff’s Office regarding the reclassification of two administrative assistant positions with the sheriff’s office.
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LTE COVID position request for Vilas County moves forward

Vilas County continues to assist in and issue COVID-19 testing, with more than 1,300 tested within the county lines. Of those, as of Wednesday, June 23, 1,262 were negative, two positive, eight recovered and 33 tests still pending. 

Vilas County passes resolution regarding ‘problem’ wolves

The management by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of the wolf population was on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Vilas County board. 

VCEDC’s broadband grant proposal under a microscope at committee level

A proposal from the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) to Vilas County create a broadband grant program was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Vilas County board’s public property committee. 

Vilas denies claims surrounding Ldf woman’s death in the county jail

The Vilas County Executive and Legislative Committee went into closed session on Monday, March 8, to discuss the notice of claim they received from Paula Christensen.

Vilas County board ends UWEX contract

The Vilas County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed a resolution that, essentially, marks the end of the county’s more than 100 year old relationship with the University of Wisconsin/Extension. 
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Text, social media policy accepted for Vilas County Social Services

With social media as an active part of many people’s lives, Vilas County officials have taken to accepting policies outlining professional use of it for activities such as communicating and locating individuals while maintaining client privacy and rights and still protecting and aiding the county. 

Vilas County sheriff responds to reports of a man seen in KKK attire

Vilas County sheriff Joe Fath issued a press release Tuesday afternoon. 

Vilas County highway committee approves SMA projects

The Vilas County Highway Committee on Tuesday signed off on a state/municipal agreement (SMA) for just over four miles of County Highway S near Conover and funded primarily by federal road grants. 

Vilas County Zoning Department hire approval creates tension

The Vilas County board’s zoning and planning committee on Thursday, March 4 approved the hiring of a deputy zoning administrator. 

Vilas County short term rental concerns persist

Concerns regarding the lack of rules and regulations for short term rentals in Vilas County were raised during a meeting Wednesday, March 3 of the county board’s economic development and tourism committee. 
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