Don Anderson to lead discovery center forward as executive director

Begins position June 17

Operation of a wildlife center requires not only a big passion for preserving the many kinds of flora and fauna that make the Nothwoods such a special place to its residents and visitors, but also strong leadership and teaching skills.

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Changing of the Guards

Longtime library director Janelle Kohl passes the reins to Callie Bates

Leadership at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters will see a changing of the guards this May when longtime librarian Janelle Kohl passes the torch to up-and-comer Callie Bates.

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A Golden Anniversary

Being a rotarian carries with it a vast and impressive history of not only local service projects, but also those that stretch across the globe.

Planning underway for Christian music revival in Eagle River

Praise in the Pines coming to high school July 21

A Christian-centered day of renewal and inspiration is coming to Eagle River this summer as organizers work to put together the inaugural Praise in the Pines music event Sunday, July 21.

Vilas snomobile clubs win big with raffle

Four snowmobile clubs responsible for maintaining trails in Vilas County wrapped up their biggest fundraising event of the season April 6, raising about $30,000.

E. coli, salmonella infecting small songbirds

Clean feeders, ground often to slow spread

Reports of E. coli and salmonella poisonings of local songbirds have surfaced in the Minocqua and Woodruff area, according to the Northwoods Wildlife Center.