Day: April 25, 2024

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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