VILAS
Possible switch from access permits in Vilas County
Vilas County board chairman Jerry Burkett attended the July 7 meeting of the forestry, recreation and land committee and suggested the county switch from issuing five-year access permits on county forest land to selling permanent easements to homeowners instead.
Vilas County tax notice issue resolved quickly
When it came time for the Vilas County treasurer’s office to mail out reminders to property taxpayers who hadn’t already paid the second half of their 2021 property taxes, there was a problem.
Vilas County court clerk issues statement
The Vilas County board of supervisors at its June 28 meeting heard the summary of a report provided by attorney Laurie McLeRoy (see page 13 of the July 1 edition of The Lakeland Times).
Discussion on new highway shop in Vilas County begins
The Vilas County highway committee began a discussion at its meeting Tuesday about a new highway shop and office complex in Eagle River. The result of the discussion was approval by committee members to have highway commissioner Troy Schalinske issue a request for proposal (RFP) to build a new facility.
Vilas County forestry approves ATV/UTV ‘challenge trail’
A “challenge trail” for all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility task vehicles (UTV) is an addition expected for Vilas County’s ATV/UTV trail system on a roughly 1,000 foot section between County Highway K going north to Heart Lake Road in Conover.
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Fuel price effect on local government
The current situation with crude oil, gasoline and diesel prices is, as most everyone knows, hitting everyone in the wallet. Everyone to include local law enforcement such as the sheriff’s offices in Vilas County and Oneida County.
Vilas County Jail hires two, expects to hire three more
Vilas County has been fighting an ongoing battle with hiring and retaining staff and county board chairman Jerry Burkett has made it clear at different meetings over the course of the past several weeks this issue is one of the board’s highest priorities.
Vilas County board formally approves wage increase resolution
The Vilas County board Tuesday approved a resolution that increase wages for “certain positions” on the county’s payroll. The resolution directs that “identified” corrections officers in the Vilas County jail receive a $3 per hour increase and social workers receive a $4 per hour increase “as a means to be …
Vilas chief deputy illuminates drug outlook with social services
Vilas County’s drug investigations are increasingly involving social services, according to chief deputy Patrick Schmidt, who has a lengthy background working with the North Central Drug Enforcement Group (NORDEG).
Vilas County highway committee hears about the Rustic Road on County Highway K
The Vilas County highway committee Tuesday heard from a group of residents from the Star Lake and Boulder Junction areas who have expressed concern about the county’s plans for a 12-mile stretch of County Highway K officially designated by the state as a “Rustic Road.”
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Firefighters find two dead in Presque Isle
Presque Isle firefighters discovered two dead bodies while fighting a fire just off of Baer Road Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, the dispatch center received a call at 12:43 p.m. Tuesday reporting the fire.
HQ1 marketing report offers optimistic vision for Vilas County tourism
In a promising sign for local industry, Vilas County’s sales tax revenue is up more than $120,000 from this time last year. In addition, data from Vilas County’s agency of record — the Pilch & Barnet publicity firm — suggested social media success for the county’s tourism efforts in the …
Pay increase for Vilas County corrections, social service staff go to county board
The Vilas County board’s human resources and joint finance committees, meeting jointly Tuesday, approved wage increase recommendations for corrections officers in the Vilas County jail as well as staff members of the social services department.
Vilas County forestry looks to improve Heart Lake Road canoe launch
The Vilas County forestry, recreation and land committee will work to improve the canoe launch for the Wisconsin River off of Heart Lake Road.
Vilas County forestry ATV/UTV subcommittee meets again
Meeting at the Plum Lake town hall in Sayner Monday for the third time since its creation, members of the Vilas County forestry, recreation and land department’s sub-committee for all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) heard from officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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