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Vilas County Economic Development, Tourism hears broadband forward movement
It’s tourism’s strongest season in the Northwoods, and officials in Vilas County are working to be sure visitors and residents alike are as safe as possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic, all while continuing to move forward with its base economy.
Some Vilas County government offices reopen
As of 8 a.m. Monday, June 8, four Vilas County government offices reopened to the public, including county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds and tax listing, and zoning and planning office.
Vilas County Forestry Committee hears from concerned landowners
County forests are managed for timber and timber sales, as well as for other various stakeholder groups and uses. On the agenda for the Vilas County Forestry Committee meeting on June 2, were 21 timber sale bids that were to be opened and awarded. While several of those parcels did …
Vilas County board passes funding resolution for social services
The Vilas County department of social services received a shot in the arm financially on Thursday, May 26 when the county board approved a funding resolution for the department.
Vilas County Heath Board preps for tourist season amid COVID-19
With nearly 550 tested, COVID-19 has nearly reached double digits in Vilas County, the county’s health board learned Wednesday, May 27.
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Vilas County snowmobile trails to open for the season
Vilas County Forestry director Al Murray issued a press release last week announcing the county’s snowmobile trail system, including all state funded trails and club funded trails, were to open for snowmobile use on Friday, Jan. 1 at 8 a.m.
Plum Lake indefinitely pauses new recreation building project
Following a brief discussion Tuesday, Dec. 29, no motion was made regarding moving forward with Plum Lake’s new recreation building, and, as a result, the project has been indefinitely tabled. (subscriber access)
Boulder Junction purchases new loader
The Boulder Junction Town Board, meeting for nearly an hour in special session the afternoon of Dec. 31, approved the purchase of a new John Deere 624L front end loader from McCoy Construction & Forestry of Merrill. (subscriber access)
Few contested town board races in the Lakeland area
All town boards in Oneida and Vilas counties covered regularly by The Lakeland Times have seats up for election in 2021. Of those, only a handful are contested. (subscriber access)
Lac du Flambeau Public School discusses student needs questionnaire feedback
The Lac du Flambeau Public School District Board of Education discussed Wednesday, Jan. 6 student needs questionnaire feedback as part of an update from its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Impact Aid meeting held in December. (subscriber access)
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Vilas County board hears broadband grant program proposal
The Vilas County board last week heard another broadband update from Bill Niemuth with the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC). Niemuth last briefed the county board at its August 2020 meeting and this time, his presentation included a broadband grant program proposal.
North Lakeland discusses home learning protocol
The North Lakeland School District discussed Monday possible changes to the district’s home learning plan protocol which would permit students to return to school sooner should they opt for home learning. (subscriber access)
Dog park in Manitowish Waters a possibility
The town of Manitowish Waters may have a dog park established at some point in the near future. (subscriber access)
St. Germain moves forward with broadband plans
The St. Germain Town Board explained more to the public about its plans to bring fiber-optic broadband service to the town during its regular meeting on Monday. Supervisors and members of the audience were also introduced to two candidates running for the office of town treasurer. (subscriber access)
Vilas County could suspend former inmates driver licenses
Vilas County is considering suspending former inmates’ driver’s licenses if they owe outstanding debts.
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