Vilas County law enforcement works with schools to create two new SRO positions
The Vilas County board’s law enforcement and emergency management committee discussed a resolution at its meeting Monday which would create two new school resource officer (SRO) positions within the county’s schools.
Presque Isle town supervisor will work to get town computers investigation report
Residents worry board and public were misled
Presque Isle town supervisor Carl Wolter said at the town board’s July 20 meeting he would get a copy of the report regarding the town’s computers prepared by a third party forensic investigation company the board had decided to consult with in May.
MacLean’s appeal of Presque Isle’s April 12 recount continues
Oral ruling now set for Aug. 31
It was a marathon in Vilas County court on July 19 with regard to a hearing in the case of Presque Isle’s incumbent town chairman John MacLean and his appeal of an April 12 recount of the April 4 election; where he came up short to stay chairman by one vote to his challenger, long-time town clerk Lorine Walters.
Lakeland ATV Club plans to give back to community this weekend
The Lakeland ATV Club plans to thank members of the community who have supported them by holding a series of rides this Friday and Saturday as part of its Wheelin For A Cause Operation Santa event.
Filmmaker falls in love with the Million Penny Parade and the story behind it
A few years ago, Sean Conrad’s mother texted him some information on the Million Penny Parade in Woodruff, an event that only happens once every 10 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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