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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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Driver who crashed into Eagle River to face citations
Police say a driver will be receiving citations after numerous emergency services from both Vilas and Oneida counties were called to search for potential bodies in the Eagle River in the early morning hours of July 5. It started when a vehicle driving northbound on Railroad St. in Eagle River...
Eagle River prep team splits during quiet week of play
Last week was very quiet for Eagle River’s Northwoods Babe Ruth League baseball teams. Eagle River’s Prep League 13U (age 13 and under) team was limited to a rain-shortened doubleheader on Monday at Phillips. The first game went to Eagle River 8-3 in five innings as Colin Miller,...
Tourism surged for Fourth of July
Judging from downtown traffic and merchant reports, Eagle River may have experienced an unprecedented business boom over the Fourth of July week. “Our business has been busier than I can ever remember around the Fourth of July,” said Kathy Holperin, co-owner of Grandma’s Toy Box and Eagle Craft & Hobby in Eagle River.
Picnic and pig roast set Saturday, July 20
The Phelps Fire Department’s 68th annual picnic and pig roast is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Wavering Park. The picnic includes roasted pork sandwiches, hot dogs for the kids, refreshments, kids’ games, 50/50s, raffles, firefighter demos, fireworks and a medical emergency helicopter landing. The Chillbillies will provide music. For more information, call Steve Waier at 715-617-5552.
Dennis “Denny” Robert Baillargeon
Dennis was a long-time resident of Conover, WI. He served the community through business and volunteer work. Dennis was born in Lake Linden, MI. He attended Catholic School. He met the love of his life Shirley Raisanen, and they married in 1956.
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