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Fire guts lake home on Three Lakes Chain
A home on Dog Lake in the town of Three Lakes was severely damaged by fire last Sunday morning. Officials said firefighters from Three Lakes, Eagle River and Sugar Camp responded to the 7:45 a.m. call, along with the Three Lakes Medic 8 and Three Lakes Police.
Burkett, county chair and city alderman, suggests sale of some fairgrounds land
The Vilas County Fairgrounds in Eagle River, site of the annual county fair in mid-August, was an unexpected topic of discussion at the Vilas County Board meeting last Tuesday. There is time set aside at the end of board meetings for reports from the county board chair or committee leaders,...
Backpack Challenge exceeds $15,000 goal
The numbers are in, and the Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) $15,000 Backpack Challenge exceeded its goal. “Because of this community’s generous financial support, three area Weekend Backpack programs will share more than $33,000,” FORK President Perry Pokrandt said Monday.
Meeting in Woodruff provides education on the electoral process
An event in Woodruff hosted by Keep our Republic aims to educate people in the Northwoods about the electoral process. Tracy Hartman, Oneida County Clerk, said, "We hear a lot of the voting machine is going to steal my vote, It's not secure we're gonna talk about that. The security that goes into the voting machine, the ballots that are used and how those all come together to make sure that the election results are accurate."
Eagle River farm anticipates strawberry picking season to start in June
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - Clearwater Farms in Eagle River is expecting the strawberry picking season to begin in June. In a Facebook post, the farm said "strawberries (and honeyberries, blueberries and raspberries) are blooming! We anticipate being open for picking by the end of June. Stay tuned for further information!"
Orrin A. Nichols February 1, 1938 - June 5, 2024
Orrin A. Nichols, age 86, of Iron River, MI, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1938, in Tipler, WI, the son of the late Charles K. and Edna (Diehl) Nichols. He attended school in Tipler and Stambaugh High School. Orrin married Melba Gill in November 1973 in Iron River, MI. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2023. (WLUC)
Baumgartner eyes Bates park parcel on Sunset Lake
By Allison JoyBATES TOWNSHIP – Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Nick Baumgartner has requested to purchase a parcel of land currently within Bates Township Park on Sunset Lake. Baumgartner told the Bates Township Board of Trustees he wanted the parcel to film for television the building of a structure that would eventually be a home for his parents. Baumgartner won his first gold…
Our Savior Lutheran Church donates $500 to Backpack Program
Martha Society of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Eagle River recently donated $500 to the Backpack program. Backpacks are sent home on Friday with “child-friendly, easy-to-prepare” food items providing the necessary calories to help eliminate their hunger. Many of the parents are struggling to keep their children fed, so our goal is to provide food support on weekends. The church is always looking for food donations for the program. See the church website for a list of items to be donated For questions, call the church at 715-479-9263.
Praise in the Pines receives $1,000 donation from Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church
A $1,000 check donation was presented by Jack Carlson, Vice President of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Sayner, to Bill Lochte, President of Praise in the Pines. “We wholeheartedly give our support to this amazing opportunity to glorify Jesus Christ in our North Woods,” said Carlson.
Rhythm and blues band coming to the Three Lakes Center for the Arts
On Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin rhythm and blues band “The Jimmys” will be bringing a performance that promises “to leave you with lifetime memories” to the Three Lakes Center for the Arts. They have great musicality, showmanship, and original songs. This band has...
Poppy Day staged in Land O’ Lakes
There were a number of dedicated members who were outside the Pine Cone Cafe, Charlie’s Northwoods Market, and the Land O’ Lakes Post Office, as well as at other locations downtown during Memorial weekend. Their wonderful red poppies were on offer, as well as the ability for the public to make donations.
Land O’ Lakes celebrates Memorial Day
On Memorial Day morning, large crowds met at the Land O’ Lakes Oak Hill Cemetery to pay homage to those who serve in the military. VFW Post 8400 Honor Guard was in uniform as Post Commander Chris Cichy led the ceremony. Alyssa Imse of Land O’ Lakes began the event by singing the national anthem.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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