Trevor Greene
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Hazelhurst man wins state waterfowl stamp contest
The state Department of Natural Resources announced Sept. 1 the winners of the 2027 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest, one of which was a Hazelhurst man, Ritch Miller. Miller, 59, won the waterfowl stamp design with his depiction of a green winged teal stretching its leg along the shore of marshy wetland.
Work on U.S. Highway 51 in downtown Minocqua resumes Sept. 8
Construction crews will return for two weeks in downtown Minocqua to do more work on U.S. Highway 51 before shutting down for Beef-A-Rama on Saturday, Sept. 26. According to a press release by state Department of Transportation, work is to continue on Hwy. 51 from Front Street to the Minocqua bridge; construction was paused in early June for the summer.
Lake Tomahawk RV-shop permit withstands BOA appeal
An administrative review permit (ARP) issued to Joseph Miklos to operate a recreational vehicle repair shop within an existing garage at 7727 Crow Road was upheld by the Oneida County board of adjustment (BOA) after a hearing and meeting on July 30.
The Grill: A family smashing it in the burger business
For the serious burger enthusiast, The Grill in Harshaw is a place you wouldn’t want to overlook. Opened now for more than two years, the family-owned and operated business is serving up some heat.
LUHS German Club travels overseas and broadens students’ horizons
Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) German Club students were able to experience different cultures and, perhaps, expand their worldliness when they traveled to Europe earlier this summer. Club advisor Kathleen Peterson told The Lakeland Times in an email after the trip the group had 29 students and seven chaperones. They visited Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
GardenFest has been going strong for over 20 years
The Lakeland Gardeners, a local club who takes care of the Seasons of Life Hospice House Garden, is holding its annual festival this weekend in Woodruff. GardenFest began in 2004.
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.
