Trevor Greene
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Fishing fun for the family
In the midst of fishing season, fishing guide Kurt Justice said the hottest biting fish right now are largemouth bass and bluegill. Justice, who’s out on the water nearly every day, said Northwoods lakes don’t lack either species.
Two arrested in Minocqua meth bust, one for fentanyl too
Two were arrested in Minocqua on July 11, both for being in possession of and an intent to deliver more than 10 grams of methamphetamine, and one being in possession of fentanyl. Chelsey Radtke Day, 41, of Arbor Vitae, and Russell R Wyland, 58, of Appleton, were arrested during a traffic stop after leaving the residence of 8776 East Minch Road.
Winchester town board to request speed limit reduction on Hwy. W
The Winchester town board on Monday agreed to take the proper steps in order for the speed limit on County Highway W from County Highway O to the Manitowish Waters border be reduced. Town chairman Joe Discianno said the town board received data that showed the average daily traffic count in 2019 was 1,300 vehicles per day on Hwy. W.
Oneida highway commissioner explains improvements for Sugar Camp boat landing
The Oneida County board’s public works committee discussed improving the Sand Lake and Dam Lake boat landing property in Sugar Camp at its July 10 meeting. Highway commissioner Alex Hegeman told The Lakeland Times the county had received federal grant funding to replace the bridge between Dam Lake and Sand Lake on County Highway D.
O’Connell bids farewell, Raddatz tabbed as new Minocqua library director
The Minocqua Public Library had a change in leadership recently after library director Peggy O’Connell retired on June 30 and assistant library director Kelly Raddatz was promoted on July 1. O’Connell started part-time at the library roughly 15 years ago. From there, she transitioned to a full-time outreach coordinator before becoming director the last six years.
Newbold town board not in favor of proposed tourist rooming house amendment
The Newbold town board agreed at its July 10 meeting not to support a proposed amendment to change language in Oneida County’s tourist rooming house ordinance allowing short-term rentals in certain zoning districts for less than seven consecutive days, most notably, single-family zoning.
Presque Isle fixes fiscal fumble, checks almost in the mail
Eligible Presque Isle taxpayers will be getting a refund soon, per an update at the town board’s July 3 meeting. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch told The Lakeland Times on July 8 the town is working to “move forward” as quickly as it can to get the refund checks completed and mailed.
