Day: April 19, 2024

MERRILL – Merrill Area Public Schools board member Linda Yingling has announced that she will step down from her role effective immediately. Yingling shared in a letter to the School District that her decision is based on some personal and medical issues. Linda served on the Board for more than ten years. Board President Kevin Blake thanked Linda for her years of service on the Board. During the Boards next Special Organizational meeting on April 22, 2024 they will strategize on how best to fill Yingling’s vacancy.

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TOMAHAWK – The Great Wisconsin Birdathon kicked off this week, and the Tomahawk Public Library is shifting it’s focus from just books to also assure that they’re working “for the birds”. Those participating statewide include not just libraries, but schools, bird organizations, schools and any interested individuals. Seventy-two teams took part in the event last year, registering 274 species of birds. The Birdathon includes two parts. From April 15 through June 15, birdwatchers dust off the binoculars to spot and record as many species of birds as they can during…

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RHINELANDER – The Rhinelander Chamber has officially announced the return of the Hodag Heritage Festival. The week-long celebration, now just under a month away, began back in 2021. The Hodag has been a part of the fabric of Rhinelander for more than a century. The Chamber says the festival will have more Hodag and cryptid vendors, food trucks and activities than ever before, promising something for everyone. A schedule of events for the festival can be found on the Rhinelander Chamber website.

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