Beckie Gaskill
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Minocqua Forest Riders Vintage Snowmobile Day set for Feb. 21
Last year’s Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club’s Vintage Snowmobile Day drew almost 1,000 people. Organizers say this year’s program is shaping to draw even more people to the event. The event will take place at the Area 31 complex at 13050 Gilbertson Road, Minocqua.
Oneida County land and water conservation committee seeks role in shoreland rule debate
On Monday, Feb. 9, the Oneida County land and water conservation committee met to discuss the county’s shoreland protection ordinance and language around what should be deemed acceptable in the way of clear cutting. County conservationist Michele Sadauskas recently brought a letter to the planning and development committee, but said they did not seem to want to consider the thoughts of the land and water department in relation to clear cutting or the definition of landscaping as it appeared in the ordinance.
20th Annual Lake Tomahawk Family Fisheree set for Feb. 21
An annual favorite for many, the Lake Tomahawk Family Fisheree hits the 20 year mark this year. While many tournaments have come and gone during that time, this one has stayed strong. With the entire community coming together to ensure anglers of all ages have a great time with family and friends on the water, it is no wonder it has endured the test of time.
Town of Lynne stymied by Willow Road debacle
Those who have been down Willow Road in the town of Lynne are painfully aware of the road’s deteriorating status. For those who have not, imagine four-inch ruts in the roadway and never-ending bumps that jar the spine and conditions that make hydroplaning in rainy conditions not just a possibility, but headed towards a probability. While most towns in the Northwoods struggle to keep up their roads, the town of Lynne has a special situation with Willow Road, according to town board member Jeff Brown.
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association holds town hall meeting
On Monday evening, Jan. 19, the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association invited Department of Natural Resources game bird ecologist Taylor Finger to a Zoom call looking at Mississippi Flyway changes and to take input on setting the 2026 season. He stated a public input form would be available in March and urged stakeholders to contribute their thoughts.
DNR briefs NRB on wake boat impacts, backs local control
Department of Natural Resources lakes and rivers section manager Michelle Nault brought forward a presentation on wake boat research to the Natural Resources Board at a regular meeting on Jan. 28. A cross-program work group completed the research. The research looked at wave characteristics, lake bottom impacts and the potential of wake boats to transport aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault re-opens after short closure
According to Casey Wagner, the new executive director of the Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the council is once again open after a closure of over a month. The organization underwent a restaffing and restructuring period, but is now open and ready to help community members that are in need of resources.
Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council advocates to get people outdoors
The vision of the Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council is “a walk-able and bike-able Oneida County.” The 501(c)3 organization was created in 2004 through a merger of Oneida Trails and Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails. The mission, in part, is to education the public about health and the physical activity, safety and economic benefits of trails.
