Land O' Lakes
LATEST NEWS
Commencement
Phelps High School bid farewell to seven seniors at its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 25. From left to right are Valedictorian Kaylie Grasse, Gage Testini, Kaiden Johnson, William Doppke, Hunter Barnekow, Salutatorian Dylan Seals, and Arkatya Daniels. —Staff Photo by Josephine Hinderman.
Watersmeet Awards Day held for Class of 2024
On May 23, Watersmeet High School held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. The ceremony highlighted the academic achievements of the many students who will go on to higher education. Members of the Land O’ Lakes Historical Society (LOLHS) were present at the ceremony. The Land O’...
CARD PARTY
Eighty men and women enjoyed the card party at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Eagle River sponsored by Thrivent and the Martha Society. Participants played cribbage, rummy, bridge, Scrabble and many other games. Players were served a salad luncheon, along with homemade desserts, and were also awarded a door prize. Sharon Gifford chaired the event. Donations will be used for the group’s mission projects.
American Legion Auxiliary Officers appointed
On May 16, at the Land O’ Lakes Town Hall, new officers of the American Legion Auxiliary, Land O’ Lakes Unit 464, were installed for the 2024-2025 year by the current State President Maggie Geiger. American Legion Auxiliary of Land O’ Lakes Unit 464 was also presented the...
CLASS Of ‘24
Ninety-one Northland Pines seniors graduated at a ceremony held in the fieldhouse last Sunday. District Administrator Scott Foster presented the Class of 2024 to Board President Jennifer Payne to accept. Nicholas Fluegel provided a welcome address, a student speech was given by Aubrey Beyer and Sloan Snedden, and Emma Weber had students join her in turning their tassels during a farewell speech.
Young anglers competed at Tackle Box Tournament
The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce hosted the Tackle Box Tournament on May 18, 2024. The open-water tournament brought anglers to the lakes of Oneida and Vilas counties. Award categories were for the following species in three age groups: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth.
Pines student organizes medical equipment collection drive
Northland Pines SOAR MS student, Joseph Laudando, recently completed a Capstone/Legacy project where he organized and ran a collection drive to assist the Conover Lions Club with the Medical Equipment Closet. The idea came from Laudando’s grandmother. She struggled with a favored activity because she did not have a reach...
Watersmeet Township School celebrates commencement
Watersmeet - The Watersmeet Township School District 2024 commencement was held on May 24. The ceremony began with a welcome by Albert Lee Pete III and a performance of the school's Honor Song by the Lac Vieux Desert Drum Group. This year's valedictorian was Addison Faye Holland, and Salutatorian was...
New Bee Lawn for pollinators in Three Lakes
THREE LAKES, Wis. - A new pollinator habitat was created with a partnership between the Oneida County Land & Water Conservation Department and the Healing Nature Center. The pollinator-friendly habitat, called a Bee Lawn, is located at the Healing Nature Center at 7125 Military Road in Three Lakes. There are other pollinator habitat beds nearby.
Freshman inspiring Northland Pines Baseball on and off the field
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) - For Preston Brooks baseball is more than a game, it is a lifestyle. Ever since Preston was a kid he has been in love with baseball. However, before Preston was born, he was diagnosed with Spina Bifida, a condition meaning his spinal cord didn’t form properly thus keeping him from ever being able to play the sport he would grow to love. Despite the health complications, Preston continued his journey to be a part of a ball club and his hard work paid off when he became the manager of his beloved Northland Pines Eagles.
Margaret J. Burton
Margaret J. Burton, age 74, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1950, in Mulberry, KS, the daughter of the late Wilson and Shirley (Aldridge) Hartman. She graduated from Davis County High School in Bloomfield, IA.
Deborah Behrens
Deborah “Debbie” Behrens, age 56, a 30-year resident of Eagle River, Wisc., and formerly of Lowell, IN, died Friday May 31, 2024, at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1968, in Chicago Heights, IL to Rich and Judith Behrens.
Scott Lewis
Scott “Louie” Lewis, age 71, a resident of Eagle River for over 40 years, passed away on Friday May 31, 2024, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Louie was born in Pontiac, MI on November 20, 1952, to Fred and Elaine Lewis. Louie married his...
St. Germain has found the Chief
“Where is the Chief?” was the query on the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce’s social media. The statue of Chief St. Germain that stands at the chamber site at the intersection of highways 155 and 70 in St. Germain was removed to be repaired and repainted. A committee was formed to fundraise to pay the costs of repairing the statue. The goal is $25,000 to revamp the statue and the base.
Our View: Congrats to grads
The Class of 2024 had an extra year to rebound from the distractions and challenges of a global pandemic that impacted every aspect of education in the heart of their high school years, the second class in a row to graduate under somewhat normal circumstances. They weathered an unprecedented storm,...
Ongoing Coverage: Child Care Crisis - The passionate providers who grow our future leaders
Childcare centers are in dire straits right now. In my search for information on the childcare crisis, I found that the passion staff members have for creating a better future for our children is really what’s been keeping the doors open to these facilities. "It’s a looming catastrophic event...
Twin Lakes Bible Church to host Vacation Bible School
Twin Lakes Bible Church in Phelps is planning Vacation Bible School for Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the church located at 3245 Highway 17. The children will travel through a jungle exploring the books from Genesis to Revelation.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.