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Marenisco Township features many holiday events
Marenisco TOWNSHIP - The Fourth of July began on a proper note in Marenisco Township with a delicious pancake breakfast in the town hall. Courtesy of the Marenisco Volunteer Fire Department, it featured original and chocolate chip pancakes, spicy sausage patties, bacon, orange juice, milk and coffee. Overall, the small...
Eric Hovde visits Eagle River on statewide campaign tour
Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde met supporters Tuesday in Eagle River. The businessman is on his "Restore the American Dream" RV tour across the state. This was his final of seven stops. Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde spoke to a crowd of dozens in Eagle River. He talked about immigration,...
‘Stop looking into it.’: UP Foster Closet leader met with inaction after landlord admits theft
IRON RIVER, Mich. (WJMN) — Allegations of theft from a charity for foster children were debated in a packed board room at Iron River’s Windsor Center on Monday night after a plea for help on Facebook went viral earlier this month. The post was made by the UP Foster Closet of Iron County’s current president […]
Georgia family creates hockey tradition in Eagle River
The Eagle River Recreation Association Summer Hockey School in Eagle River has been a destination of the Doyle family the past three summers, and they make that trip all the way from Woodstock, Ga. Patrick and Meghan Doyle along with their three children Anna, Brendan and Connor make it a...
SCHOLARSHIP
During the Phelps/Land O’ Lakes Lions Club meeting at the Gateway Lodge, the club awarded August Nordine, a Northland Pines graduate, with a $1,000 scholarship. Front row, left to right, is John Huza, Steve Chandler, August Nordine, Rollie Alger and Mike McAdams, and back row is Wally Beversdorf, Bill Reckling, Scott McPherson, and Brian Blank.
Schmidt stays perfect in MSA sprint action at Speedway
Former Midwest Sprint Car Association champion Ben Schmidt of Plymouth claimed the top step on the podium in the 25-lap Akright Auto MSA 360 Sprint Car Series headliner at Eagle River Speedway to go two-for-two in main event competition at the unique D-shaped third-mile clay oval over the Fourth of July weekend July 6.
BOAT PARADE
The Phelps Fire and Rescue firefighters were the boat parade marshalls for the 2024 boat parade which featured 15 decorated boats. Pictured is Andy Regenfuss, Jeremy Ryan, Damien Seals, Sean Murphy, and Robbie Andersen with their wives on board. —Sharon Gifford Photo.
Rotary Square event kicks off fundraising for maintenance
Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) staged the city’s first major event at the new Rotary Square in late June, raising roughly $5,500 for future maintenance at the same time the downtown attraction was dedicated with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. The city-owned community square and pavilion, which includes public restrooms,...
Schmidt captures MSA Sprint checkered at Eagle River Speedway
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Community Blood Center puts out urgent call for donors after spike in transfusions over the holiday weekend
A series of vehicle crashes across the region over the holiday weekend has taken a toll on the Community Blood Center’s local blood reserve. The CBC supplies blood to hospitals in northern and eastern Wisconsin as well as parts of the U.P. and northern Illinois. CEO John Hagins says...
Alex Pokorski keeps it steady in MSA Eagle River Speedway return
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 9, 2024 – While the 2024 racing season has been far from predictable from a weather angle, Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team have been pillars of consistency in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition with the latest example of which coming via a solid sixth-place showing in the 25-lap main event at Eagle River Speedway in Eagle River, Wis. on Saturday, July 6.
Praise In The Pines focused on hope for better tomorrow
The Praise In The Pines Christian music festival, scheduled for Sunday, July 21 in Eagle River, is being billed as a day of fun, spiritual renewal, inspiration and transformation. Lead event coordinator Bill Lochte had a calling, to step up and do something to fight despair, struggles and loneliness by...
Children’s Museum receives grant for new roof and operational needs
TAWANI Foundation funds new roof and museum operational needs for The Northwoods Children’s Museum (NCM) through a grant. The roof project commenced in November 2023 and was completed in March 2024. Previously, the Museum’s roof was a patchwork of repairs and small replacements, leaving the building vulnerable to weather-related...
Kemp Natural Resources Station to host summer events
Those in search of summer fun can attend one of the upcoming events at Kemp Natural Resources Station, located on Tomahawk Lake near Minocqua. The station, part of UW-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), covers 231 acres of forest, marsh and bog, supporting diverse populations of wildlife. A wide variety of educational opportunities are offered throughout the year, including field experiences, lectures and workshops related to various natural resources topics.
Flying Blind to perform July 16
The Three Lakes Historical Society will hold its Concerts in the Park series at the gazebo in Cy Williams Park in Three Lakes, featuring Flying Blind on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Flying Blind is a group of veteran musicians from Northern Wisconsin. They specialize in classic rock and...
Sno-Buddies bake sale and brat fry scheduled July 20
The Conover Sno-Buddies will host the annual bake sale and brat fry along Hwy. 45 in Jensen-Akins parking lot on Saturday, July 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can enjoy freshly grilled brats, hot dogs and homemade baked goods to support the area trails.
Pickleball tournament set for this weekend
The Three Lakes Pickleball Club is hosting its 10-year anniversary pickleball tournament at Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes this weekend, on July 13 and 14. Nearly 200 participants from across Wisconsin and other states have registered for the event. Men’s and Women’s doubles play is scheduled for Saturday, and...
Watersmeet celebrates July 4 with full roster of fun for kids and adults
Watersmeet TOWNSHIP — The fireworks began early in Watersmeet, scheduled on June 29, well in advance of the July 4 holiday. And the full-scale celebration did not occur until July 5, but it did not disappoint, starting with a vibrant bike and pet parade along the main street. As...
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