Long Lake
LATEST NEWS
11 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of sunny, warm weekend
There are 11 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of what’s expected to be a beautiful summer weekend. This weekend’s weather will include mild temperatures and mostly dry and sunny conditions. If your weekend plans include a beach trip, check this list of beaches closed or...
Global outage impact's Michigan airports, government: 6 key questions
Metro Detroit residents — and people worldwide — had their Fridays brought to a halt as a software glitch affected airlines, government services, infrastructure, banks, healthcare, schools and more. But how could this happen? And will it put a wrinkle in your day? Here’s what to know: ...
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson gets honor of making motion to adjourn RNC
After former President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited acceptance speech, and once thousands of red, white and blue balloons dropped onto delegates below, there was one final step to close out the Republican National Convention. That was making the final motion to adjourn. And Trump's campaign extended the honor to former Republican...
The Laker Weekly News - July 19, 2024
SHELL LAKE, WI -- Check out all the goings-on in this, the latest edition of the Laker News from the Shell Lake School District!. How to View: The Laker News can be viewed in-article on a desktop/laptop below. If on mobile, you will need to download the file and open it in a PDF viewer to read.
Shell Lake Football Camps July 22-26, 30-31
bthornley@spooneradvocate.com SHELL LAKE — The 2024-25 football season will be coming soon. It’s time to prepare for the cooler autumn evenings and Friday night stadium lights. Athletes are encouraged to attend Summer Football Camps to get ready for the new year. Shell Lake High School Football Camp, grades eight through 12, will be held July 22-26 from 5 to 8 p.m., with Laker head coach Joe Johnson and his staff. July 30-31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., there will be camp for players in grades five through eight. The Shell Lake High School Football Camp will be held at the Shell Lake High School practice field. No registration is required. Players should arrive with football cleats and a water bottle.
Clipper Brewing Company honors Bodin family legacy; Owner Tom Bodin launches beer paying homage to grandfather
Tom Bodin’s lineage is about as rooted in Bayfield as it gets. His great-grandfather moved there in 1881 from Sweden and started commercial fishing on Lake Superior. The family is still at it. “We’ve been commercial fishing for over 140 years,” he said, smiling. Bodin Fisheries has long been the family’s business, but Tom Bodin...
Global technology outage has minimal impacts in Upper Peninsula
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) - Friday’s technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights and impacted hospital systems, government offices and other businesses worldwide; however, the Upper Peninsula emerged relatively unscathed. Delta County Airport Manager Robert Randstadler said the airport had minimal impacts from the global outage.
State Rep. BeGole faces GOP opponent in fight to keep Michigan House seat
LANSING, MI — A former sheriff’s fight to keep his state House seat will begin against a fellow Republican during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Voters first elected Brian BeGole to the Michigan House of Representatives’ District 71 seat in 2022. The former Shiawassee County sheriff represents parts of Genesee, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Shell Lake hotel becomes a Wyndham
SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake is now the only place in Washburn County home to a Wyndham hotel. The former AmeriVu Inn, located off Highway 63 south in Shell Lake, was purchased by Nick and Rebecca Dillon, a couple who have been in the hospitality business for many years. Originally from St. Paul, Nick’s stepfather got him into the business of running duplexes and laundromats, and eventually hotels. The family...
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.