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Man Identified in Fatal Marathon County Crash
TOWN OF RINGLE, WI (OnFocus) – The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 63-year-old man killed in the July 25, 2024, traffic crash in the Town of Ringle as Keith C. Johnson of Rhinelander, WI. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 11:04 a.m. on July 25, 2024,...
Right-wing opponent to conservation lists Wisconsin as part of 2024 plans
American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), a right-wing anti-conservation group, named Wisconsin in its 2024 strategic plan, stating it wants to stop federal funding of the recently established Pelican River Forest conservation easement. With the help of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the organization was heavily involved in the local effort to...
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Wisconsin has one of the highest-attended state fairs in the country, survey finds
The Wisconsin State Fair is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors starting Aug. 1 in West Allis. The fair, which runs through Aug. 11 this year, regularly lands among the highest attended state fairs across the country. But, if you're wondering which one is the best, well "of course it's Wisconsin...
Area public libraries are helping supply state park passes to the community
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WJFW) – There are many national parks across the country, but here in Wisconsin, we have state parks, and one local library is helping families get passes to visit them. The Tomahawk Public Library is working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide state park passes. Annette Miller, the Children’s Librarian at the Tomahawk Public Library, said the State Park Pass Program is a collaboration between the Wisconsin DNR and the Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries.
Ski Sharks place second at state tournament
The Shawano Ski Sharks earned a second-place finish at the Wisconsin State Tournament held July 18-21 on Lake Wazeecha at Red Sand Beach at South Wood County Park near Wisconsin Rapids. Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers, the competition featured more than two dozen teams. The Ski Sharks are...
Door County restaurant centered around farm-to-table ethics
ELLISON BAY – A new restaurant has settled into the former Wickman House (11976 Mink River Road) with fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and a plan to make its mark, all while honoring the history of the building. Osteria Tre Tassi opened its doors in May and since then, Co-owner Joey...