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THREE LAKES, Wis. (WJFW)- Preacher Jim Morley rang in Thursday morning at the Chapel of the Pines, which is celebrating its centennial anniversary this summer. "This isn't just special for people who come to experience this location," Morley said. "For the preachers themselves, it's a big deal." Located outside of...

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - A group of volunteers with the Eagle River Chain of Lakes (ERCLA) planted over 300 native plants along the shoreline at the Yellow Birch Lake T-Docks Boat Landing. A Conservation Specialist with the Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Department provided direction on where to plant...

TOWN OF LINCOLN, Wis. (WJFW) - Eagle Lake County Park Beach is under advisory due to high levels of E. coli. Regular beach activity can continue as normal, but it is strongly recommended that upon leaving the water to shower off immediately and avoid getting any lake water in your mouth.

10-year-old Shane Tubero has come to the St. Germain flea market every summer. His earliest memory, he says, is buying a lemonade at 4 or 5 years old. "I remember the lemonade here is very good, but it's super sweet," Tubero said. The flea market is celebrating its 49th year...

As a light rain falls, more than a dozen ukulele players sit under the eaves surrounding the courtyard of Luoto’s Fitness in Land O’Lakes. The Northwoods Ukers are a group of people who love to sing and play the ukulele. They were one of seven musical performances to...

Last GNC conference game against always tough Mosinee would be a test of depth for our girls. Another game with 3 starters out. Two seniors our leading scorer, another leading forward in points and Junior speedy forward out. I have preached all year that when opportunities arise you have to seize the moment. Five minutes into the game Ryyn Darr slotted back a ball to an overlapping Grace Planks who ripped the ball from 30 yards, out of reach of the Mosinee keeper into the top left corner. We possessed most of the half and only two successful attacks when we left their tough midfielder loose, but no real scoring opportunities transpired. At half we told the girls to stay compose keep passing and moving and you will start scoring goals. In the 54 minute Emma Weber took a goal kick out of the air and on touch sailed a ball over the head of the keeper into the top right corner. That seemed to take the wind out Mosinee sails and 7 minutes later Rynn Darr juked the Mosinee player into the left box attacking the keeper and at the very last second made a left foot pass to her sister Ryley Darr for her first Varsity goal. Darr to Darr per say and it beautiful to watch. Those two have been working hard in practice pushing one another so it was awesome to see them hook up for the score! At the 70 th minute freshman Addison Paez tapped the ball behind the defender raced towards the keeper beating her short side. We were able to empty the bench and give most of the starters rest and give the younger generation rod needed varsity minutes. It was a great win and a number of girls stepped up. I told the coaches in our seeding meeting we are just starting to click and we have not seen our best soccer yet.

Northland Pines Edged by Regis in Girls Soccer Playoffs. Wow! I was hoping the girls would play with a chip on their shoulder with the feeling they were underrated. They played their heart out and went toe to toe with a 15-1-1 number 1 seed school to the 68th minute. Unfortunately it was a game similar to the losses we had this season. We were not always the inferior team one or two mental errors cost us games this season and this was not different today. I am not sure if it was the 3 plus hour bus ride, the flu bug that has been ravaging the team, or maybe the skill and high pressure of Regis, but they we off and gave too much space on the flanks and allowed them to turn and attack. Regis also was poised under pressure and would pass the ball back to their defenders and we were reactionary instead of reading the play and taking that away and countering. Second half Regis put on a strong push and our girls were fatiguing and we were force to adjust defensively and move our senior striker back to defense. At.one point we were forced to sub a number of our defenders and our continuity suffered. In the 68th minute the ball found a Regis forward just outside the 18, who immediately looked for their star forward and we had her marked but it was like a slow motion play, we e gave the forward space she looked to get rid of it and showed no desire to keep it but we gave her so much time and space she decided to kick it finding the left corner of the net. So similar to most games that mental breakdown cost us the game. That seemed to light a fire under our girls and the next 12 minutes was possessed and on Regis end and finally producing scoring threats but was too little too late. I want to thank our seniors for all their time, effort, tears, triumphs, laughs and pouring their heart into the Northland Pines program. We never want to see them go but know they are destined to do great things! Thank you Olivia Eliason, Mallory Schmidt, captain Zoe Anderson, Captain Sarah Nagel and Captain Emma Weber.

IRON RIVER — Clarice Ann (Woods) Arnell, born March 21, 1933, in the Spring at her family home in New Caspian, passed away March 6, 2024, is now free of her earthly pain. Services will be held at the Iron River First Lutheran Church on June 29th at 9 a.m., followed by interment of ashes at the Stambaugh Cemetery.

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) – The Northwoods Children’s Museum held their second Nature Education Program of the summer Monday. The lessons are held throughout the summer to teach kids more about various aspects of nature and the environment they live in. While last week’s program taught kids all about insects, Monday’s focused all on rocks and fossils, many of which can be found throughout the Northwoods.

Furnish Your Man Cave Sale: Years of collecting for sale. No reasonable offer refused. 4120 US Hwy 45, Unit #5, Conover. June 27, 28 & 29, 10-3.

A flash flood on June 18 caused the bridge on the Quarry Bay Trail to wash out. The bridge, along with other debris, traveled downstream and into Quarry Bay, east of the dock. As a result, the trail connecting Presque Isle to Quarry Bay on Stockton Island will be temporarily closed for repairs. The Quarry Bay dock remains open; however, mariners should watch for debris in this area and use caution when approaching the dock. Information from the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore Contributed photo.

Especially on summer days, downtown Eagle River is often busy with shoppers, visitors, and people who live nearby. But public space has been limited and public restrooms have been hard to find. The Rotary Club of Eagle River sought to solve those issues, and now, a new public greenspace and...

WOODRUFF, Wis. (WJFW)- For the fourth and final time the Trout Lake Golf Club hosted the Jacob A. Scheible memorial golf outing. Scheible, who was an instructor at the course passed away in 2021. The event brought out over twenty groups of four who participated in the scramble format. The...

A new public greenspace and gathering spot is now fully open in downtown Eagle River, Park Falls City Hall is back in its original building, Wisconsin judge to consider whether to allow people with disabilities to vote electronically from home.

Ask anybody. Lake Geneva has stunning waterfront estates, world-class resorts and spas, top golf courses, high-end shops and fine dining. Look closer. There’s more. We’re talking about hidden gems with eye-popping lakefront access, catering to kids who need both experience and guidance in today’s complicated world. These intriguing spaces have been here for decades, tucked quietly away where youngsters can commune with the serenity of nature in ways that are both fun and spiritual.

Holly Deal, a resident of Eagle River, Wis., died May 26, 2024, at home. She was 76. Mrs. Deal married Robert J. Deal on Aug. 10, 1985, They adored the Northwoods and retired a few years later to their home in St. Germain. They enjoyed their small piece of paradise for many years.

James “Gib” Zmek, a lifelong resident of Sugar Camp, passed away Friday June 7, 2024. Gib was very conversational and known by many in the communities of Sugar Camp and Eagle River. In his early years of life, he spent time working on the resort with his parents, which James and Agnes Zmek owned on Arbutus Lake.

Kaye McCardle, 89, of Eagle River, WI, formerly of Mitchell, SD, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell, SD, under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at the Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, WI, on Friday, June 21, at 2:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Eagle River Cemetery.

Buy Now The Eagle River Farmers Market drew in good morning crowd this past Wednesday, June 12 before rainy weather blew in early that afternoon. Visitors could enjoy food from Sloppy D's food truck and goods, crafts, fresh produce, and other treats from local vendors. The market runs every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff photos by Josephine Hinderman.