Brian Jopek
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A-frame home on Spies Court in Minocqua destroyed by fire
A home on Spies Court was destroyed in a fire on the afternoon of Aug. 10. No one was hurt in the blaze as the A-frame’s owners, Joe and Monica Beinarauskas, weren’t home at the time. Minocqua fire chief Rich Carani on Tuesday told The Lakeland Times a cause for the fire hadn’t yet been determined.
Minocqua plan commission OKs certified survey map
The Minocqua plan commission Tuesday approved a certified survey map (CSM) for two lots totaling nearly 14 acres between the Careview nursing home and Oak Park subdivision on Minocqua’s west side. The map’s approval split the property and by meeting’s end, it was determined there would be much more discussion in the near future as to how the property would accomodate a proposed housing project.
Lac du Flambeau tribe claims road, bridge ownership
It’s been a little more than a year since a federal judge ruled in favor of the town of Lac du Flambeau in a lawsuit brought against it by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
Hazelhurst fire department picnic raises over $21,000
The Hazelhurst volunteer fire department held its annual picnic on Aug. 8, a fundraising event for the department. In addition to food and beverages available to the public, there was a “bouncy house” for kids, a dunk tank, raffles and a water fight featuring teams from the Hazelhurst, Arbor Vitae, Boulder Junction and Woodruff fire departments as well as the Manitowish Waters fire company.
Two people injured in Minocqua boat fire
Two people were injured on Aug. 2 as the result of a fire that destroyed the boat they were on as it was on Lake Minocqua. According to a report from Minocqua fire chief Rich Carani, the Minocqua fire department was dispatched to a 911 call reporting a boat on fire near the Yacht Club on Lake Minocqua “and there was also a report of two passengers with burn injuries.”
A parking lot battle in Woodruff
An update for potential options to increase public parking at the July 28 meeting of the Woodruff town board turned contentious as Scott Hopkinson, owner of Sam’s Rental in Woodruff abruptly left the meeting during an exchange he had with town chair Judi Nelson.
Lakeland Airport Commission discusses administrator position
Since mid-May, when Jesse Birginal resigned as the administrator of the Lakeland Airport in Arbor Vitae, members of the Lakeland Airport Commission (LAC) have been filling in in an administrative capacity.
Minocqua plan commission settles Eagle Wings parking question
After it was initially denied by the Minocqua plan commission on June 30, an administrative review permit (ARP) application that would allow for construction of an accessory storage building on a lot behind Eagle Wings in downtown Minocqua was approved by the plan commission during a meeting on July 28.
Cement mixer rolls in Hwy. 70 accident near Eagle River
An accident on July 30 in Eagle River involving three vehicles at the junction of State Highway 70 and State Highway 17 resulted in the closure of Hwy. 70 for few hours.
