Trevor Greene
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Minocqua expresses support for county taking over Squirrel Lake, Pine Lake and Willow roads
The Minocqua town board, with only three of its five members present, agreed during its meeting on April 8 to ask Oneida County to adopt Squirrel Lake, Pine Lake and Willow roads as a county highway, which is an idea that has been recently suggested by the town of Lynne as well.
Lake Tomahawk tables zoning permit for recreational vehicle repair shop
The Lake Tomahawk town board decided to table an administrative review permit (ARP) for a proposed business on Crow Road near Horsehead Lake during a meeting on April 8. Town chairman George DeMet, speaking to The Lakeland Times after the meeting, said the applicant, Joseph Miklos, would like to operate a “recreational vehicle repair shop.”
Trial scheduled for St. Germain man accused of killing his sister
A final pre-trial and trial have been scheduled for a St. Germain man accused of killing his sister. James Johnson, 57, was suspected of killing his 61-year-old sister Kelly Johnson after their other sister, who lived with them, came home to the victim wrapped in a blanket, legs tied with a yellow extension cord and covered in blood laying near the front porch of the 7100 State Highway 70 residence.
State’s beaver management plan being updated
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is updating the state’s beaver management plan right now. DNR furbearer specialist Shawn Rossler works on all things related to furbearer species. While he’s not in the field, he works closely with the biologists who are. Rossler also is helping coordinate the updating of the beaver management plan.
Cull, of STAR School/Academy, recognized by WRCCS
Steph Cull, principal of STAR School/Academy, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS) with an inaugural Champions of Charter Schools award. The WRCCS supports charter schools statewide and is housed within CESA 9. CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agencies) helps connect school districts with each other and the state.
Hazelhurst Fire Department celebrates Fuhrman’s 50 years
The Hazelhurst Fire Department honored its assistant chief on April 7 for reaching a significant milestone. Rick Fuhrman has been a volunteer with the Hazelhurst Fire Department for 50 years. He began serving the town as a firefighter when he was only 16 years old.
Minocqua plan commission approves zoning permits for two new businesses
The Minocqua plan commission approved two administrative review permit applications (ARP) for new businesses to operate during a March 31 meeting. The first ARP was for a crystal and rock shop to operate at 8532 U.S. Highway 51 unit 6 in the Boardwalk Shoppes. Margaret Flesch was the applicant and Bella Trova LLC is the owner.
Presque Isle board approves concept of dog park
The Presque Isle town board at its April 2 meeting approved the concept of a dog park. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch said the board’s parks and rec committee recommended approval of the park.
NEMSD awards local bartender for saving a life in Manitowish Waters
The Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) on March 28 awarded Deyna Schmitt with an award for saving a person’s life. Schmitt saved a choking person’s life on Feb. 14 while working at a restaurant in Manitowish Waters.
