Brian Jopek
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Minocqua town board formally ends possible land purchase
The Minocqua town board, meeting in special session jointly with members of the ad hoc and housing committee Monday, voted to formally cease participation in a land purchase approved by town electors in April.
Large garage destroyed by fire in Arbor Vitae
A fire that destroyed a large, four-bay garage on Kern Lane in Arbor Vitae Sunday caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.
Minocqua town board ready to move with Aug. 13 referendum
The Minocqua town board Monday briefly discussed the town’s upcoming referendum on Aug. 13. That referendum will, essentially, ask Minocqua voters if the town will be allowed to exceed its annual mill levy by $750,000.
‘Friends who served together are friends forever’
On Tuesday, July 16, Camp American Legion took delivery of a 1980s vintage, 20-foot pontoon boat that was donated to the camp by U.S. Marine veteran Kirk Schlenz and a friend of his, Bob Larrabee.
Lac du Flambeau fire chief dies suddenly
Chris Mayer, a long-time business owner and resident of Lac du Flambeau, died Thursday. He was 57.
Arbor Vitae town board takes no action on chicken manure pile
The Arbor Vitae town board won’t be taking action against a woman who lives on Carol Drive and has chickens.
Minocqua holds first of two public information meetings ahead of Aug. 13 mill levy referendum amid budget crunch
The Minocqua town board, without town chairman Mark Hartzheim and town supervisor Erika Petersen, Tuesday held the first of two public information meetings intended to share information and receive public input before an Aug. 13 referendum.
No change in status for open Arbor Vitae seat on the Vilas County board
The deadline a qualified person in the town of Arbor Vitae who would be appointed to the one remaining open seat on the Vilas County board may apply has been extended to the close of business on Friday, Aug. 2.
Lakeland ATV Club’s Wheelin For A Cause in its third year
July 26 and 27 will be a busy time for members of the Lakeland ATV Club and the hope is it will be a beneficial time for non-profit local groups such as “Operation Santa.”
