Month: April 2024

The rainy weekend may not necessarily have offered the most desirable conditions for outdoor activities. However local firefighters are thankful for the much-needed moisture. Fire crews responded to another 6 wildfires in Lincoln County and Oneida County between Thursday and Saturday according to the DNR’s wildfire tracker. All of the local fires were small and contained to less than a half an acre. No wildfires were reported on Sunday. The fires served as good illustrations of how wildfires can spark in a number of different ways, as the list of…

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With the onset of the much anticipated warm weather season, Wisconsin residents are also preparing for the reality that tick season is also upon us. With the help of the public, Representatives of the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute will be collecting and studying the small but potentially dangerous pests. Researchers will be focusing on the distribution of tick species in the area, including any new, invasive ticks that may be moving into Wisconsin, and identifying the microbes carried by each tick and any disease-causing pathogens. In order to build their…

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ANTIGO – Wisconsin representative Tom Tiffany celebrated accomplishments of the Republican party during the Lincoln, Reagan, Trump dinner in Antigo on Saturday, while also highlighting issues that are still causing concern among many republican voters. Those issues include the recent rise in inflation, trouble at our Southern border, and rising energy prices. Representative Tiffany also spoke of the upcoming election, as he faces Democratic challenger Kyle Kilbourn. He acknowledged that while running unopposed may make for an easier campaign, competition is necessary. Also in attendance was Wisconsin state senator Cory…

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As a part of Earth Week, The US Department of Education announced the recipients of their Green Ribbon Schools and sustainability awards. Among those recognized was Eagle River’s Northland Pines School District. Just 41 schools, ten school districts, and three colleges were honored across the nation. Criteria used for determining those who were nominated for the award included innovative efforts to improve health and wellness, reduce environmental impact and utility costs, and offer effective sustainability education. Northland Pines was nominated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, for the measure…

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As a part of a plan to provide increased security, simplify email addresses and update their website to current standards, the Lincoln County government could soon be getting a new website domain. Currently the county is using co.lincoln.wi.us. The county board approved a resolution this past week that clears the way for a transition to lincolncountywi.gov. The ‘.gov’ addresses are exclusive to US government agencies and organizations. IT Director Travis Spoehr briefed the Board ahead of the vote, noting that the change has been discussed in past meetings. Presently, application…

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Northwoods residents could see an up-tick in their utility bills starting next year. Wisconsin Public Service has filed a request with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to establish rates for the next two years for electricity and natural gas. The WPS release states that the proposal could result in a $11-$12 increase per month for a typical electric bill. Natural gas customers could expect an average increase of $3-$4 a month. They also noted that monthly utility bills will still remain below the national average, even with the proposed…

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A pair of Tomahawk businesses will receive Federal Grant funding to help improve their energy efficiency. Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced on Wednesday the 24th that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 19 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs and new market opportunities for Wisconsin farmers, small business owners and agricultural producers. As a result, Daigle Brothers located at 727 Southgate Dr., Tomahawk, will use a $341,850.00 grant to install a small solar electric array. USDA said the project is expected…

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Longtime Rhinelander resident Paul Haftarski will join an elite group of individual come this weekend. Mr Haftarski starts a new century as he will turn 100 years old on Saturday the 27th. Roughly one-fortieth of a percent of the US population reaches this lofty mark. Haftarski was born in Poland in 1924. While hitting the century mark is a significant accomplishment in itself, he defied the odds in just making it to the age of 21. When he was 17, his father sent him to technical school where he spent…

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Small business owner Andi Rich announced on Monday that she will be challenging current Republican incumbent Mary Felzkowski to represent Northern Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. Felzkowski announced her bid for re-election in March. Rich holds degrees from Lakeland College in Business Administration and Marketing. She currently works in the insurance adjusting industry, however she is also licensed as a Wisconsin General Contractor. Rich plans to focus on PFAS clean water, rural school funding, infrastructure, and supporting local economies. Boundaries for the 12th Senate district remain mostly the same following the…

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71-year-old Myron F. Brooks of Gilman died on Sunday, after being pinned under a manure spreader that he had been pulling behind a tractor.  Mr. Brooks was on his way to help a neighbor, but when the neighbor noticed Brooks was running late, he went to check on him, finding him trapped under the spreader and unresponsive near State Hwy 73 in Jump River. Mr Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, but it is believed Brooks may have suffered…

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