Trevor Greene

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Hunters can help their local food pantry patrons through state’s deer donation program

With stories surrounding supplemental food benefits in many nationwide headlines lately, it’s notable to point out that the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a deer donation program this time of year, where hunters who successfully harvest a deer have the option to give their meat to food pantries and support those who face hunger in the state.

Manitowish Waters town board approves budget, electors authorize $100,000-plus levy increase

The Manitowish Waters town board approved the town’s 2026 budget during a Nov. 19 regular meeting immediately following the town’s budget hearing and annual meeting of electors. Prior to the board approving the budget, electors, with a hand vote of 39-19, authorized the board to exceed the allowable tax levy increase by $126,610 — a 7.1455 percent increase — during the annual meeting.

Minocqua plan commission recommends extending shipping container moratorium

The Minocqua plan commission had a wide-ranging discussion with regard to zoning related to issues such as shipping containers, short-term rentals and more during a meeting on Nov. 18.

Vilas County law enforcement committee backs tribal/county law enforcement grant

The Vilas County law enforcement and emergency management committee on Nov. 17 approved a resolution to work with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians on a law enforcement grant that would assist tribal police.

WINGS Program helps students transition into adulthood

The WINGS (Working Independently ‘N Gaining Self Determination) Program operates Lakeland Kids Kloset, which is a store at 9832 Plaza Drive run by students who are transitioning into adulthood. It sells various items, from nicknacks and home decor to used shoes and clothing.

Didn’t tag out yet? There’s still time

While it feels like deer season just started, the best chances of scoring on a big buck are winding down now. That’s according to the state Department of Natural Resources’ deer program specialist Jeff Pritzl, who said he would consider this week the end of the “peak rut” — the time hunters are most likely to see bucks chasing does during the day for breeding purposes.

Veterans Day protest turns fowl: Reporter and combat veteran called ‘chicken,’ ‘turkey’ outside Times office

A group of protesters stood outside The Lakeland Times building for roughly 10 minutes on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, one coming off the road right-of-way to look into the Times building and eventually call Times reporter Brian Jopek a “chicken.” Another protester called him a “turkey” when he went out to take a photograph of the demonstration for the paper.

Hazelhurst town board to submit draft ‘wake boat’ ordinance for Lake Katherine to DNR

The Hazelhurst town board agreed at its Nov. 11 to send the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) condition reports of Lake Katherine and a draft “wake boat ordinance” for review. Paul Strong, of the Lake Katherine Association, said the board of directors for that body supported a resolution submitted to the town board establishing its support of “initiating this ordinance proposal.”

Woodruff man sentenced to 3 years in prison, 10 years supervision for two felonies

A Woodruff man, formerly of Rhinelander, pled no contest to two felony charges of second degree sexual assault of an unconscious person and capturing intimate representation during a pre-trial conference on Oct. 27 in Oneida County court.

Thomas is new Presque Isle town clerk

Presque Isle town chairman Al Eschenbauch announced at the town board’s Nov. 6 meeting that a replacement for former town clerk Kim Prott has been found. Prott resigned at the end of September, but continued to serve as town clerk through the month of October.