Trevor Greene
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Wake turbulence rocks Manitowish Waters as supervisor reconsiders resignation
The Manitowish Waters town board on June 20 met in special session to formally go forward and solicit applicants to fill town supervisor Lynn Schroeder’s seat, which is now vacant after Schroeder resigned following a June 10 meeting where the board, on a 2-1 vote, adopted an ordinance to ban boating equipment that produces artificially enhanced wakes on lakes within the town.
Presque Isle town board reaffirms its relationship with town lakes committee
The Presque Isle town board at its June 19 meeting discussed a resolution recognizing the Presque Isle town lakes committee (PITLC). Last summer, former town chairman John MacLean attempted to reconfigure PITLC — as part of a larger effort to overhaul committees — which he said at the time consisted of too many members and members who assumed what he described as life-time appointments. PITLC consists of roughly 30 members, as there are representatives from each of the town’s lakes associations.
Manitowish Waters town supervisor resigns after wake ordinance is adopted
Manitowish Waters town supervisor Lynn Schroeder resigned effective immediately from the town board last week, June 13, after a meeting on June 10 where he supported the adoption of an ordinance regulating enhanced wakes on all lakes within the town.
Larson’s last high school acting performance as Rapunzel for ‘Into the Woods’ in Wausau June 20-22
Rhinelander High School senior Elena Larson is closing out her high school acting career by playing the iconic role of Rapunzel, in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” which will be presented by the Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre on Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday June 21 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m.
Northwoods housing gap strains job market
It’s no secret the Northwoods is grappling with housing and workforce challenges, and on June 9, the Oneida County Economic and Development Corporation (OCEDC) released the results of its housing study. OCEDC partnered with the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for the study in order to identify types of housing needed and how to meet those demands.
Schoemann visits Northwoods, stops by the Times
Washington County executive Josh Schoemann, Republican, visited the Northwoods last week. He attended meet and greet events in Rhinelander and Eagle River before stopping by The Lakeland Times to further introduce himself and argue why he should be the voters’ choice in the gubernatorial election in 2026.
Presque Isle town board works on explaining tax levy debacle to taxpayers
The Presque Isle town board met for a special meeting on June 10 to work on a letter explaining to taxpayers the reason property owners may be receiving a partial refund. In 2024, the town agreed to join a four-town emergency medical services district (EMS) consisting of the other three towns of Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters and Winchester, and formally known as the Northwoods EMS District.
Sugar Camp man arrested for allegedly working with kids at elementary school
Will Nicoletti, 48, Sugar Camp, was arrested on June 5 after it was reported to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office he had been volunteering at an event put on by Sugar Camp Elementary School and was working with children four to 12 years old on June 4.
Manitowish Waters adopts ordinance to ban enhanced wakes on town lakes
Each time the Manitowish Waters town board has had the topic of enhanced wakes on its agenda, the town hall is packed with members of the public and Tuesday night was no different.
