Trevor Greene

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Wild cougar cubs spotted in the UP

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on March 13 that for the first time in 100 years, cougar cubs were spotted living in the wild. State biologists, the Michigan DNR said, confirmed the felines caught on camera were indeed cougar cubs. The infant animals were seen on private land in Ontonagon County, which is on the Upper Peninsula’s northwest side.

Johnson charged with 1st degree murder

A St. Germain man accused of first-degree intentional homicide made his initial court appearance Monday.

Evers holds roundtable at Nicolet College highlighting budget proposals for child care

Just a week after visiting Lake Tomahawk and making a stop at the Camp American Legion to highlight proposed budget investments he’s made in his 2025-27 executive budget, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers attended a roundtable discussion at Nicolet College in Rhinelander on Tuesday to highlight proposed budget investments in his executive budget for child care.

Movie Review: Western Month

Western month is in full swing and readers have seen reviews so far including movies with western greats like John Wayne and Lee Van Cleef. The western I watched recently is a stark contrast from movies like “The Shootist” or “Death Rides a Horse.” Instead, it’s the most contemporary film reviewed so far and it provides plenty of laughs. It also stars an unlikely western actor in Mel Gibson.

LUHS leadership in limbo

The Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) board of education met in special session on March 19, however, nothing came out of the closed session meeting which was with regard to a contract for a new district administrator. On March 14, the board agreed to offer Watertown assistant principal, athletic director and summer school director James Koepp the open district administrator position.

Vilas County user permits go into effect May 1, can be purchased April 1

The Vilas County forestry, recreation and land department’s park user permits go on sale April 1 and there’s an updated fee schedule. According to an announcement the county released on March 18, the user access fees, which were implemented in 2023, will go into effect for the season on May 1 and expire Oct. 31.

Fifield town supervisor pushing for agreement between fire department and snowmobile club

The Fifield town board at its March 18 meeting decided to table a discussion involving the Fifield Sno Drovers Snowmobile Club and the Pike Lake Fire Department. Town chairman Bill Felch said the situation stems from “years ago” when the Pike Lake Fire Department’s station, on Shady Knoll Road, was built.

Lake Tomahawk to seek authorization to negotiate sale of legion building

The Lake Tomahawk town board will seek authorization from electors to sell the property currently home to Colin F. Schultz American Legion Post 318 at the town’s annual meeting next month.

Communication fix hits turbulence

Vilas County sheriff Joe Fath said not much happened at the county board’s law enforcement and emergency management committee meeting on Monday, but did note a resolution will be sent by the committee to the county board for consideration at its next meeting with regard to a communications project.

Boulder Junction town board to solicit 2025 road project bids

The Boulder Junction town board at a special meeting on Monday agreed with the recommendation of the board’s road committee to solicit bids for 2025 town road projects. Town chairman Dennis Reuss said work for this year will be done near High Lake and Fish Trap Lake roads. He referred to an advertisement for bids with regard to details.