Plum Lake and Conover town boards pass resolutions supporting county land purchase

The 355-acre property sits mostly in Plum Lake

The Plum Lake town board at its July 11 meeting passed a resolution in support of Vilas County purchasing 320 acres of land in its town.

Fifield first responder disciplined for comments made after June 26 lakes association meeting

Residents worry for their safety; public officials withhold information

Pike Lake fire chief Warren Johnson said at Fifield’s July 11 town board meeting he “imposed” disciplinary action on one of the town’s first responders, Mike Sloane, at a July 3 business meeting of the fire department.

Lake Tomahawk town board doesn’t act on ATV/UTV request for Hwy. 47

Board approves request to open Hwy. D from Bluebird to Rainbow

The Lake Tomahawk town board on July 12 decided not to act on a request by Lake Tomahawk ATV/UTV club president Tom Kettler to open Highway 47 up for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) use through downtown.

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Big things expected to come from 70th Anniversary Million Penny Parade

Doud: ‘We just do not have the capability to do what we want to do and show what we have here to show’

Editor’s note: This story also ran Friday, June 30, 2023. It is reprinted here to help showcase the dedication and enthusiasm many community members exhibit whom keep the Dr. Kate Museum up and functioning.

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Emma Mankus and her mother look forward to represent the Northwoods overseas

The mother-daughter duo will compete on the US dragon boat team in Thailand in August

Island City Dragon Boat Team members Charil Reis and her 16-year-old daughter Emma are set to take a trip overseas later this year to Pattaya, Thailand. There, Emma will represent the United States on the country’s first ever paradragons team in an international competition hosted by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) — the 16th World Dragon Boat Racing Championship from Aug. 7-13.

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The Antique & Classic Boat Show is back

The event’s 32nd edition to be held at Torpy Park for the second straight year

Today and tomorrow, residents and visitors alike are welcome to visit Torpy Park where, for the second straight year now, the Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat Show will be.

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Hazelhurst girl wins Baby Miss Midwest 2023

With victory, Empire Francois advances to the national competition in Wisconsin Dells later this year

Empire Francois, on April 23, was crowned the prestigious pageant title of Baby Miss Midwest of 2023.

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Acclaimed legal fiction author visits Northwoods

The Friends of the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters, and about 100 others, welcomed legal fiction author James Grippando to the Northwoods last Thursday, May 25.

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Scholl Community Impact Group’s annual horse show returns

Unique student-horse relationships take center stage

On May 20, the annual Scholl Community Impact Group’s student horse show was back for a fourth time after not happening the last couple years.

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New scholarship honors late mother and son

Applications now available through Howard Young Medical Center

Last May, Linda Stolder Rottman, 63, and her son Mathew “Max” Rottman, 23, died in an accident near their home in Presque Isle. Downed power lines were determined to be the cause of their deaths at the scene of a wildfire on Baer Road.

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