The Learn to Hunt program by the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) aims to get more hunters in the woods of Wisconsin. Learn to Hunt offerings vary in species, amount of involvement and times of year.
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) hasn’t had a new strategic plan since before 1995, therefore a strategic planning task force has been formed between community members, students and school and district staff.
The Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club held its second annual Vintage Snowmobile Day at Area 31 in Minocqua on Saturday, Feb. 21. Being the club’s biggest fundraiser, it's crucial for the club’s livelihood that as many people as possible attend.
The Boulder Junction town board approved two resolutions during its Feb. 24 meeting. The first was to recognize the retirement of long-time library director Cherie Sanderson and the second one was to urge the state to supply towns with more road funding.
The Manitowish Waters town board discussed changes to a proposed intergovernmental cooperation agreement for the Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District during a Feb. 17 special meeting.
The Presque Isle town board agreed to begin an operational audit with the firm KerberRose during a special town board meeting on Feb. 18. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch told The Lakeland Times on Feb. 19 it was determined town clerk Lori Thomas and town treasurer Becky Jirikowic will compile a list of all their “procedures.”
The Harshaw Sports Club is known for its distinct sporting clays course. It also has a Wednesday trap league, runs hunter safety education and heavily supports youth shooting sports.
Lori Knitt, vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer of Aspirus North Division, decided to retire last month. Her career in health care spanned more than 38 years and her work at Aspirus Health the last four years may have been the most rewarding for her.
I grew up in southeastern Wisconsin in the suburbs of Milwaukee and an area referred to as Lake Country. We ice fished a little bit on a few lakes nearby while growing up and there are great memories from that time. One thing, however, is I never got to experience catching a giant fish on one of those lakes.
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) held a community breakfast on Monday, Feb. 16. Over 150 community partners attended the event to chat with school staff and learn more about what can be done for students’ lives after high school. LUHS career and technical education coordinator Stephanie Hartzheim spearheaded the event.