Day: April 30, 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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