Trevor Greene
Recent Stories
State’s beaver management plan being updated
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is updating the state’s beaver management plan right now. DNR furbearer specialist Shawn Rossler works on all things related to furbearer species. While he’s not in the field, he works closely with the biologists who are. Rossler also is helping coordinate the updating of the beaver management plan.
Cull, of STAR School/Academy, recognized by WRCCS
Steph Cull, principal of STAR School/Academy, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS) with an inaugural Champions of Charter Schools award. The WRCCS supports charter schools statewide and is housed within CESA 9. CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agencies) helps connect school districts with each other and the state.
Hazelhurst Fire Department celebrates Fuhrman’s 50 years
The Hazelhurst Fire Department honored its assistant chief on April 7 for reaching a significant milestone. Rick Fuhrman has been a volunteer with the Hazelhurst Fire Department for 50 years. He began serving the town as a firefighter when he was only 16 years old.
Minocqua plan commission approves zoning permits for two new businesses
The Minocqua plan commission approved two administrative review permit applications (ARP) for new businesses to operate during a March 31 meeting. The first ARP was for a crystal and rock shop to operate at 8532 U.S. Highway 51 unit 6 in the Boardwalk Shoppes. Margaret Flesch was the applicant and Bella Trova LLC is the owner.
Presque Isle board approves concept of dog park
The Presque Isle town board at its April 2 meeting approved the concept of a dog park. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch said the board’s parks and rec committee recommended approval of the park.
NEMSD awards local bartender for saving a life in Manitowish Waters
The Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) on March 28 awarded Deyna Schmitt with an award for saving a person’s life. Schmitt saved a choking person’s life on Feb. 14 while working at a restaurant in Manitowish Waters.
Firebird Foundation satisfies the community’s sweet tooth with successful kringle drive
The Firebird Foundation held an inaugural kringle drive from Feb. 20 to March 9 and it turned out to be a big success. The foundation works to raise funds to improve the Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk School district. Ryanne Reed, incoming foundation president, said she wasn’t sure what to expect.
LdF Tribe bans fishing of walleye, musky by non-members on several lakes within reservation
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians announced on March 30 fishing for walleyes and muskies on several lakes within the reservation will be closed to non-tribal members, as well as forward trolling on all lakes within the reservation.
