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Explore Highland in Iron River in Once Human, All Crate Locations
Find all crates from the Explore Highland quest on our Once Human map. The town, situated in the Iron River zone, has some hidden loot to discover, including a tasty Stargazy Pie Recipe. Completing Explore Highland in Once Human comes down to eliminating enemies, activating Rift Anchor, and finding specific...
Katherine “Kathy” Boucher
Katherine “Kathy” Eva (Hall) Boucher, 76, of Eagle River, WI passed away on July 5, 2024, after a long, arduous battle with head and neck cancer. She was born September 17, 1947, in Rhinelander, WI, to Neil A. Hall and Ruth E. (Lee) Hall. Kathy is survived by...
Born in the Barn tells the story of Ewen-Trout Creek basketball; Beechgrove & Blacksmith play live tunes inspired by Isle Royale
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Documentary Film Producer and “Discovering” Host Kristin Ojaniemi has wrapped up her eight-part documentary “Born in the Barn”. The film tells the tale of the Ewen-Trout Creek basketball program and the 2022 men’s basketball team’s journey to state finals. At...
Northern Waters Casino cites lineup for 28th anniversary music weekend
The Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet, Mich. has recently announced their lineup of artists for their 28th Anniversary Music Festival from Aug. 1-3. This year’s headliners will feature country stars Chris Cagle, Ty Herndon and Canaan Smith. Other featured performers include Up South, Erik Mahler, Ember and Shirts & Skins.
Wild Eagle building destroyed by blaze
Fire destroyed a massive maintenance building at the Wild Eagle Lodge last week, leaving the condominium resort without equipment in the peak of summer, but emergency responders from Eagle River, Conover and Three Lakes kept the flame from nearby structures. Firefighters on the scene believe the cause was rechargeable lithium...
Aschbrenner Child Porn Trial Rescheduled for October
ARBOR VITAE, WI (WSAU) — A former fourth-grade math teacher in a Northwoods elementary school is now scheduled for trial on child porn charges. Lucas Aschbrenner faces two counts of possession of child pornography after investigators searched his home in early 2023 following a tip about the images, which were said to be linked to one of his online accounts.
Stay social to improve mental health
WOODRUFF, Wis. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults in the U.S. experience loneliness, while one in four lack adequate social and emotional support. These factors are associated with increased susceptibility to various health challenges, including heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and anxiety.
Summer camp kids help clean up downtown Eagle River
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - Campers and counselors from HoneyRock helped clean up the downtown Eagle River area on Monday as part of their annual community cleanup initiative. HoneyRock is a Three Lakes summer camp for leadership development for Wheaton College in Illinois. This year's cleanup is focusing on the Eagle...
Developing character, one camper at a time
(Part 1 of a two-part series of columns about youth camps along the Geneva Lake shore. Camp Photos) Ask anybody. Lake Geneva is 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...
Watersmeet sisters aim for Romania
Watersmeet TOWNSHIP — Haley and Nicole Peterson are teenagers from Watersmeet. They’re going to Romania this October to compete in the 2024 Pankration World Championships. Pankration, you say? Yes, Pankration. It is an Ancient Greek form of combat dating back to 648 BC. In Greek mythology, it was said that the heroes Heracles and Theseus invented Pankration as a result of using both wrestling and boxing in their confrontations with opponents.
Iron River fly fishing guide shares journey from music industry to trout stream
Fishing guide Seth Waters now spends much of his time helping people find a great catch or a higher power. While he took a big detour to get here, he says the roots of his journey can be traced back to a single moment.
Iron River fly fishing guide shares journey from music industry to trout stream
IRON RIVER, Mich. (WJMN) — Fishing guide Seth Waters now spends much of his time helping people find a great catch or a higher power. While he took a big detour to get here, he says the roots of his journey can be traced back to a single moment. “My cousin gave me a fly […]
White claims B-Mod main at Eagle River
Hometown driver Dustin White fought off a stiff challenge from Michigan racer Dave Dishaw for …. To view this content you must be logged in as a subscriber. Already have an account? Log in here. River News - 1 Year 545 ZIP CODES. $60.00. River News - 1 Year ALL...
Restaurant of the Week: Keeping it classic at Alice’s Supper Club in Iron River
IRON RIVER, Mich. (WJMN) — While Alice’s Supper Club has been a staple in the Iron River community for half a century, the story is just beginning for its new owner. Terri Bechtel-Storti has been the owner since January 2024. “I had been a patron of Alice’s for 20 plus years,” said Bechtel-Storti, “and when […]
What you need to know about Boulder Junction’s Musky Jamboree Weekend
Boulder Junction’s biggest event of the year is almost here. Read on for everything you need to know before diving into three days of fun at the 67th Annual Musky Jamboree Weekend!. What is Boulder Junction’s Musky Jamboree?. Musky Jamboree is a three-day summer festival in Boulder Junction...
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, USDA Forest Service collaborate on food sovereignty project
WATERSMEET, Mich. (WLUC) - The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (LVD) and the USDA Forest Service announced their joint initiative, the Gete Miinikaanan (Ancient Seeds) Project Friday aimed at fostering food sovereignty and cultural preservation. This collaboration, under the Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Forest Protection Act Agreement,...
Maintenance building at an Eagle River business catches fire
A maintenance building in Eagle River caught fire Thursday night. The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call at about 10:00 PM reporting smoke and flames coming from a building at on Wild Eagle Ln, which is the property of the Wild Eagle Lodge. No one was in the building at the time. Crews were able to contain the fire to the maintenance building and keep it from spreading to another nearby building.
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