CITY
Oneida County resolution gives Pelican River easement supporters an opening
News analysisOn a 12-6 vote with two abstaining, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution two weeks ago opposing the state's proposed conservation easement purchase in the Pelican River Forest, but a number of equivocations may have given an unintentional boost to easement supporters. (subscriber access)
Former town official sentenced to probation in election fraud case
Former Newbold town supervisor Jim Staskiewicz was sentenced Tuesday to three years probation after pleading no contest to one count of election fraud, a Class I felony. (subscriber access)
Appeals court upholds stepmother's conviction in toddler death case
The District III Court of Appeals in Wausau has denied an appeal filed by a former Newbold woman convicted of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of her toddler stepson. (subscriber access)
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Foundation donates life-saving equipment to Rhinelander Fire Department
The Rhinelander Fire Department (RFD) has new life-saving technology thanks to a donation from the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Foundation.
Final Bow
Members of the Northwoods School of Dance performed a recital "Snow White and the Seven Maidens and Specialty Favorites" on Saturday, May 20. (subscriber access)
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Virulent strain of avian flu leads to death for millions of birds
A lethal strain of bird flu has swept across the United States the past two years, leading to the deaths of tens of millions of birds, and the virus is back this spring, or, more accurately, it is still with us, meaning it survived the bitter winter months. (subscriber access)
Judge denies former sergeant's motion for transfer
Former Oneida County sheriff's sergeant Stetson Grant will remain an inmate in Marquette County after a judge on Thursday denied his motion for an order directing the sheriff to transfer him from Montello to the Oneida County jail. (subscriber access)
Oneida County board passes resolution opposing proposed Pelican River Forest easement
On a 12-6 vote with two abstaining, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors passed an advisory resolution last week opposing the state's proposed conservation easement purchase in the Pelican River Forest, though the resolution's language left room for the possibility of negotiations and support for some compromise on the lands. …
County prevails in jail death lawsuit
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the family of a 20-year-old man who took his own life while an inmate in the Oneida County jail. (subscriber access)
State legislature recognizes FORK with special citation
It's been an eventful couple weeks for Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK), first with a proclamation last week by Gov. Tony Evers celebrating Feed Our Rural Kids Week in the state May 15-21, and now with a special citation signed by Rep. Rob Swearingen and State Sen. Mary Felzkowski celebrating …
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Welcome Home Ceremony
The Northwoods Honor Guard stands in position for the Welcome Home Ceremony, an event held Thursday, May 18, in association with The Wall That Heals, a visiting exhibit hosted by Nicolet College. (subscriber access)
St. Germain advances plan to open town roads to year-round ATV/UTV use
Supervisors in St. Germain voted unanimously during a town board meeting on Monday, May 8, to move forward a proposal which would include amending town ordinances to allow year-round ATV/UTV traffic on hard-surface roads. (subscriber access)
Minocqua's committee on housing and labor holds final meeting
Minocqua's ad hoc committee on housing and labor met one last time May 11 to put finishing touches on its final report it will present to the town board on May 23.It was previously suggested to meet with the town board on May 16, but that changed following additional discussion …
Lakeland Times asks for probe of Fifield town board, supervisor's actions
The Lakeland Times is asking special prosecutor Tom Coaty to conduct an investigation into actions last year and in 2021 by the Fifield town board in which at least eight slow-no-wake buoys were illegally placed on the Pike Lake Chain of Lakes, six of which occurred last year on the …
Kuehl set to resolve child abuse case with no contest plea
The case against a 37-year-old Woodruff man accused of physically abusing his infant son is set to be resolved next week with a no contest plea to one count of physical abuse of a child causing great bodily harm. (subscriber access)
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