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Preparing for the worst: OC health department conducts disaster exercise
After months of planning, the Oneida County Health Department tested its Public Health Emergency Preparedness Family Assistance Center (FAC) Plan Thursday with a full-scare exercise at Grace Foursquare Church's community building. (subscriber access)
Sheriff's department: Transit executive committee discussed topics not on agenda
Following an investigation, the Oneida County sheriff's department has concluded that the Oneida-Vilas Transit Commission's executive committee clearly discussed a topic not on its agenda in March when its members engaged in a conversation about asking Lakeland Times and River News publisher Gregg Walker and/or The Lakeland Times/River News for …
Mock disaster teaches teamwork under stress
Area fire and rescue agencies, along with a cadre of law enforcement officers, gathered Thursday at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport to practice what they would do if a commercial airliner leaving the airport experienced an engine explosion. (subscriber access)
FISTA training
A FISTA (Forest Industry Safety and Training Alliance) training session was held April 5 at CrossTrac Equipment for loggers to keep their qualification as a logging professional. (subscriber access)
Mindak appointed to the Federal Reserve Advisory Council
Val Mindak, CEO/President of Park City Credit Union, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis advisory council. (subscriber access)
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Wolfe jury trial in homicide case pushed to December
It will be nearly the year's end - almost two years' since the brutal homicide of a Lac du Flambeau man - before the fourth of five men accused in the crime will stand trial. (subscriber access)
Spirit 2 crew remembered
Friday marked one year since an air ambulance crash in the town of Hazelhurst took the lives of Spirit Air crew members Rico Caruso, Greg Rosenthal and Klint Mitchell. (subscriber access)
Public's help sought in dog, wildlife fatal poisoning cases in northern Wisconsin counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service are seeking the public's help in solving several cases involving the poisoning deaths of domestic dogs and wildlife since December. (subscriber access)
Dining sites 'best kept secret' in Oneida, Vilas counties
It's more than just a meal when one visits a local county nutrition dining site - it's also community, laughter and new friendships, indicate area ADRCs (aging and disability resources centers). (subscriber access)
Sen. Tiffany: Evers' Foxconn position threatens job creation
A day after Gov. Tony Evers announced he wants to renegotiate the state's contract with Foxconn, Northwoods state Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) said the governor is shutting the door to business growth around the state. (subscriber access)
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Disciplinary action taken against Woodruff police officer
The Woodruff town board last week approved recommended disciplinary action for a Woodruff police officer in connection with an off-duty motor vehicle accident in late March. (subscriber access)
Mendez trial continues with testimony from sexual assault victim, inmates
Accused murderer Robin Mendez came face to face Friday with the woman he was convicted of sexually assaulting more than 30 years ago as well as two former cell block mates who claim he bragged to them about killing his wife with a tool from his motorcycle repair kit. (subscriber …
Highway committee votes down proposal to study Petco space
The Oneida County Highway Committee said no Thursday to a proposal to pay $15,000 to study whether the massive warehouse in Rhinelander vacated by Petco should become a new home for the highway department and other county agencies. (subscriber access)
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month as proclaimed by Governor Tony Evers. The month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the collective efforts of families, caregivers, communities, and agencies preventing child maltreatment.
Conservative Hagedorn wins Supreme Court race
In a likely upset, the conservative candidate for the state Supreme Court prevailed last Tuesday by a margin of about 5,900 votes out of 1.2 million cast. (subscriber access)
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