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St. Germain Chamber of Commerce welcomes summer season in new building
Just in time for the height of the 2019 summer season, the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce has opened the doors of its new building on the corner of State Highways 70 and 155. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander ATV/UTV ordinance now in effect
The city of Rhinelander's brand new ATV/UTV ordinance is now in effect. (subscriber access)
Wisconsin Paper Council selects Tiffany as the trade association's 'Legislator of the Year'
Calling him a "tireless advocate for the papermaking industry," the Wisconsin Paper Council (WPC) has named State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) as the organization's 2019 "Legislator of the Year." (subscriber access)
Vilas County undersheriff completes FBI academy
He's been with the Vilas County Sheriff's Office nearly 20 years and on June 7, the department's undersheriff, Pat Schmidt, reached another career milestone. (subscriber access)
Not your ordinary boat ride
Lowell Hagen of Whitewater recently visited Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk for the very first time. (subscriber access)
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Hodag Water Shows may start season without new jump ramp
The Hodag Water Shows (HWS) water ski team will hit the water Wednesday evening for its first show of the 2019 season, but it might have to forego the high-flying jump acts, at least in the early season, as it's still working to assemble its new ski jump ramp. (subscriber …
Groundbreaking held for American Legion Family Cabin
In June 2018, there was a groundbreaking at Camp American Legion for a cabin to be designated primarily for use by families of fallen U.S. military service personnel. (subscriber access)
New midday flight draws travelers to Rhinelander airport
The weather wasn't exactly summerlike when the first midday SkyWest flight arrived at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport from Minneapolis Friday, but the first of the airport's new seasonal summer flights was full of travelers anyway. (subscriber access)
One-vehicle rollover in Hazelhurst results in minor injuries
A one-vehicle rollover on Friday, June 7 resulted in a lane closure and minor injuries for a Hazelhurst man. The incident occurred on Cedar Falls Road in Hazelhurst. (subscriber access)
Names added to Wilderness Veterans Memorial
The Wilderness Veterans Memorial Flame in Presque Isle was dedicated in October 2017 but the most recent engraving of veterans' names was completed May 16. (subscriber access)
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Ready to change from life of addiction
A waiting list usually indicates frustration, but for the Vilas County Jail Recovery Pod program, a waiting list illustrates hope and a potential commitment to change. (subscriber access)
FCPC breaks ground on historic community center in Crandon
The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) held a traditional ground blessing ceremony Tuesday to mark the beginning of construction on the Tribe's new community and recreation center. (subscriber access)
Leadership Oneida County graduates ninth class
Leadership Oneida County recognized 16 new graduates of the program in a ceremony at Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw Thursday, May 16. (subscriber access)
'One try to become addicted' - How illicit and legal drugs impact the Vilas County community
In the wake of several recent drug-trafficking raids and amid ongoing drug-related cases filed each week in Vilas County Circuit Court, the Vilas County Sheriff's Department and Health Department recently hosted a community town hall meeting to raise awareness and increase education regarding drug abuse trends."Drug abuse and overdoses have …
Oneida County committee to transit commission: Get an audit, or else
The Oneida County administration committee authorized a letter Tuesday from the county corporation counsel's office to the Oneida-Vilas Transit Commission, demanding that the transit commission contract for an independent audit within 30 days or the committee would recommend that the county board take appropriate action. (subscriber access)
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