Trevor Greene

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Metrich reflects on last year’s state pheasant stamp win

If you like to hunt pheasants in Wisconsin or are just a collector of stamps, this year’s state pheasant stamp through the Department of Natural Resources features artwork from one of Lakeland’s very own, Caleb Metrich.

LUHS approves 9% health insurance increase, passes off-agenda dental plan for employees

The Lakeland Union High School board of education agreed to approve employee health and dental insurance plans during an April 27 meeting. While the item of health insurance was properly listed on the agenda, the item of dental insurance wasn’t on the agenda at all. The board’s discussion, at times, appeared to generally be about the district’s employee compensation package and wasn’t limited solely to the actual agenda item of health insurance.

Boulder Junction appoints town chairman to EMS district board

The Boulder Junction town board agreed at its April 28 meeting to appoint town chairman Dennis Reuss to the Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) board of directors. Reuss said the town’s current representative on the board, Dan Wahlgren, is “retiring from the board.”

St. Germain man charged with possession of child pornography

A St. Germain man is alleged to have been in possession of child pornography and is being charged in Vilas County Court with a class D felony. Eric Williams, 33, was booked into jail on April 22 and, according to court records, a cash bond was set by judge Daniel Overbey for $15,000 with the condition of no internet access on any device.

Minocqua electors authorize raise for chairman, clerk

Minocqua electors at the town’s April 24 annual meeting authorized pay raises for the town chairman and clerk positions that go into effect after next year’s elections. Town supervisor Brian Fricke first mentioned giving raises to town chairman Mark Hartzheim and town clerk Roben Haggart.

Hazelhurst agrees on 7% pay increase for clerk

Hazelhurst electors decided to authorize a 7 percent pay increase for town clerk Christy Myshchyshyn during the town’s annual meeting on April 21. Town chairman Ted Cushing said the position hasn’t seen a pay increase in three years.

Minocqua accepts donation of an all‑terrain rescue vehicle

The Minocqua town board during an April 21 meeting agreed to accept a donation from the Howard Young Foundation (HYF) to purchase a utility task vehicle (UTV) that will be used by the town’s fire department for emergency purposes in remote areas.

All areas of town reported on at Manitowish Waters annual meeting

The Manitowish Waters annual town meeting was held on April 21. While anything can be brought up by those in attendance and voted on collectively, that wasn’t so, but regardless, those who attended the meeting heard reports on the town’s operation.

Minocqua town board hears wake boat guidance and education proposal

The Minocqua/Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association (MKLPA) president Steve Beckwith presented the Minocqua town board with recommended designated areas for wake boat activity on the chain during a meeting on April 21.

Snowmobile season proves better business in the Northwoods

Area businesses were relieved when snow came to the area around Thanksgiving last year and signaled what would end up being a more normal winter that was able to allow snowmobilers to ride all season long. There was little snow the prior two winters and the trails didn’t even open up for the 2024-25 season.