Lake sturgeon are one of the most historical fish species Wisconsin lakes have to offer — notably, a rich tradition of sturgeon spearing occurs every winter on the Lake Winnebago system in the Fox Valley area that captivates outdoorsmen across the state and beyond.
The Lakeland Times was contacted with concerns regarding Manitowish Waters town officials. One of those concerns was with town supervisor Lynn Schroeder, who, at one point recently, resigned from the board after enhanced wake ordinances he was in favor of were adopted by the three-person board on a 2-1 vote. However, Schroeder reconsidered his decision and was reappointed by the other two board members and town clerk on a 2-1 vote.
The Lakeland Union High School board of education at its Monday meeting decided to send policies regarding the school’s grading system back to committee. A discussion at the board’s Aug. 11 committee of the whole meeting about the policy changes sparked a debate, notably among board member Lisa Nomm and principal Levi Massey about the school’s grading system.
Four people spoke at the start of the Boulder Junction town board’s Tuesday meeting about the upcoming town survey on whether all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) should be allowed on town roads.
For over roughly four years, the Presque Isle has been dealing with issues regarding the ponds in Pipke Park. The town board received an update on the latest news of the Pipke Park ponds at its Aug. 21 meeting from ponds committee member Al Drum. In addition to the update, Drum provided background on the restoration project.
The Boulder Junction town board on Aug. 21 held a public hearing on increasing its room tax, which was requested by the town’s chamber of commerce, from 5.5 to 8 percent for next year.
For the ninth time, people flooded Torpy Park on Aug. 16 and attended the Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival. The festival offers many different things for people’s enjoyment, but its primary attraction is, of course, the dragon boat races.
The Northwoods lost another legendary guide in Van “Vanny” Jolin recently, when he died on July 30. Jolin was considered one of the area’s top guides for many, many years. His friends and clients knew him to be quick witted, always having stories to tell.
The Manitowish Waters town board on Tuesday, with a vote of 2-1, agreed to deny a request by “wake surfers” to have a meeting with them on amending the town’s enhanced wake ordinances adopted in June.
The Fifield town board at its meeting on Tuesday agreed to reimburse money spent on gas by a Pike Lake firefighter who accumulated the mileage two years ago. At an Aug. 5 meeting, the board had an initial discussion about the request which involved comments made by multiple members of the Pike Lake fire department as to why the board should honor the request for reimbursement.