Trevor Greene

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Presque Isle town board sends downtown parking issues to EDC

The Presque Isle town board discussed parking concerns on Main Street, or County Highway B, at its July 2 meeting and agreed to send the issue to the town’s economic development committee (EDC).

Boulder Junction town board greenlights $252K summer road work

The Boulder Junction town board approved road work to be done this year during a meeting on July 1. Board members agreed to accept a bid from Pitlik and Wick, Inc. for a total of $251,972. The only other bid submitted was from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for a total of $260,138.

Penny pavilion complete

A pavilion to protect the World’s Largest Penny in Woodruff has been completed. The project, while seemingly simple, has been a big accomplishment for those who’ve been involved and made it happen over the last two years.

Camp Nawakwa has been sharing Northwoods beauty since 1923

YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa was founded in 1923 and started out as a camp for boys and men. Alex Tymm, executive director of the camp, said it transformed into a family camp shortly after World War Two. He said there’s only about four or five YMCA family camps in the country.

LUHS students write letters to the editor for advocacy project

Students at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) taking civics participate in an annual advocacy project. Writing letters to the editor at The Lakeland Times is one option for students, and the topics they choose aren’t restricted.

Minocqua fireworks returning to the Aqua Bowl this year

The fireworks in Minocqua this year have changed locations. Instead of being set off over the Island’s north side, they’ll be going off on the south side. Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau president and CEO Krystal Westfahl said the fireworks have been shot off on private property near the town’s water tower the last 15 years. She thanked the family who let the visitors bureau use that location all these years.

Boulder Junction ATV Club president calls out town board

For years now, the Boulder Junction town board has been asked to open town roads to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) traffic and though there have been multiple surveys done and the board hasn’t budged, those seeking open roads in the town and those who want that prevented haven’t stopped debating it.

Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction sued for wake boat ordinances

The towns of Manitowish Waters and Boulder Junction were served with a lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of parallel ordinances the towns adopted which essentially ban the activity of wake surfing on the Manitowish Chain of Lakes in Vilas County.

LUHS board hears annual update on Lakeland STAR

The Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) board of education heard an annual update on Lakeland STAR/School Academy and Rising STAR Career and Life Center, a public charter school that’s part of the district which is focused on teaching and preparing those with autism for life as adults during a June 22 meeting.

Boulder Junction starts exploring food truck ordinance

The Boulder Junction town board at its June 23 meeting began discussions related to having a new food truck ordinance. Two local business owners made public comments with regard to the town having an ordinance at the beginning of the meeting. They were both in favor of having an ordinance and made it clear they wanted it created in a way that enabled support for business and laid out a level playing field for all. It was also suggested a committee be formed to draft the ordinance.