Trevor Greene
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Lakeland STAR welcomes special guest speaker
The Lakeland STAR School/Academy welcomed a special guest speaker on Nov. 14. Kerry Magro is an award winning speaker and is on the autism spectrum himself. He’s well-accomplished in his professional life and emphasized to the students he spoke with to find a way to specialize in their interests He also encouraged them to research their disabilities.
Lake Tomahawk board approves boat signs and cleaning equipment
The Lake Tomahawk town board adopted a resolution at its Nov. 13 meeting to enter into a land use agreement with Tomahawk Lake Association so two signs can be erected at the Tomahawk Lake boat landing near downtown along with boat cleaning tools.
Minocqua town clerk accepts statewide award for government transparency
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) awarded Minocqua town clerk Roben Haggart with its Sunshine in Government Award during a ceremony at the Madison Club in downtown Madison on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Benbenek decides to serve as interim police chief in Minocqua
The plan was to have lieutenant Jason Benbenek succeed Minocqua police chief Dave Jaeger once Jaeger retires at the start of 2025.
Minocqua town board reserves liquor license for proposed wine lounge
The Minocqua town board at its Nov. 6 meeting agreed to reserve a $10,000 liquor license for a potential wine lounge; the name of the establishment being planned to be called The Sapphire Lounge.
LUHS board gets three proposals for district administrator search
The Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) board of education on Monday listened to three different presentations during its committee of the whole meeting from firms or organizations willing to help the district in its search for a new district administrator.
Presque Isle town supervisor takes issue with $5,000 bill
Before the Presque Isle town board’s Nov. 7 meeting adjourned, town supervisor Carl Wolter made a motion to approve 48 voucher payments. Town supervisor Cathy Logan Weber asked about one of the vouchers.
Minocqua town board approves pond hockey request
The Minocqua town board at its Nov. 6 meeting approved a request by Will Jeffery and American Pond Hockey to use town facilities of the Aqua Bowl and parking lot of the Campanile Center for the Arts two weekends, Feb. 7-8 and Feb. 14-15, for a total of $800.
Alleged deer poaching near Sugar Camp results in two arrests
Deputies with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an alleged deer poaching near the town of Sugar Camp in the early morning hours of Oct. 19. Deputy Walker Hartman and deputy Ian Conkey were notified by dispatch of the incident just before 4 a.m. after the reporting party indicated he saw someone take a shot with a light out of a black pickup truck.
