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Learn about Meredith Hueckman, Phillips School Board candidate
Meredith Hueckman is running for a seat on the Phillips School Board in Phillips, WI.Photo bySubmitted photo / My Northern Wisconsin. Meredith Hueckman is running for a seat on the Phillips School Board. To help voters learn more about her, she submitted the following information to My Price County.
The story of the deer with the musky lure in its mouth
A deer had a musky lure stuck in its mouth in SpringsteadPhoto bySubmitted photo / My Northern Wisconsin. A photo of a deer with a musky fishing lure stuck in its mouth was making its rounds on social media. Many people were concerned about the deer and were making comments and sharing the photo and its caption, which stated the DNR would not do anything to help the deer. The deer was seen in the Springstead area.
Remembering Kaylee, an 8-year old girly girl filled with joy
Submitted photo taken of David and Kaylee shortly before the tragic accident.Photo byKaylee's Family. On Saturday, February 11, 2023, David Kohlmeier and his daughter, Kaylee Lorraine Hamann Kohlmeier, set out to have a fun day of snowmobiling. They stopped by their friends, the Klismets, visited for a bit, and then set back out on the trails. Not long after, a day of fun turned into a day of tragedy when their snowmobile hit a tree.
Man arrested for stabbing at local bar
A man was arrested for a stabbing incident at Get Hooked Bar.Photo byMy Sawyer County. A stabbing occurred at a bar in the Village of Radisson on February 3, 2023. At 7:55 a.m., Sawyer County Sheriff’s deputies, assisted by the Sawyer-Washburn-Burnett County SWAT Team and the Barron-Rusk County SWAT Team, responded to the scene.
After four snowmobilers die in last week, Chief Deputy gives reminder to all about safety
Four life-ending snowmobile accidents occurred within days of each other in Vilas County. The first two accidents occurred when snowmobilers hit trees. The third crash took two lives. Chief Deputy Patrick Schmidt asked that people remember to operate their snowmobiles safely. Before today's crash, he stated, "We’ve had three in a month and every little bit of safety info we can get out helps. This is not a good way to start 2023," he shared. After today, the total for Vilas County has been brought to five deaths. Other counties in the northwoods are also seeing snowmobile accidents and deaths, so remember to stay safe on the trails and make good decisions while enjoying your ride.
Double kidney failure survivor was doubly blessed and had a life well-lived
The late Daryl Varner, double kidney failure survivorPhoto byDavid Palmer. Daryl Varner grew up near Kenosha, Wisconsin, the youngest son of two boys born to Daniel and Dorothy "Dot" Varner. He described his dad sort of like Archie Bunker and his mom as June Cleaver. "My mom was wise beyond her years. She taught me there is good in everyone. She instilled wisdom and gave me two ways to look at things. I take after her a lot," Daryl shared, and he felt his mother was the most influential person in his life.
Ben Fuller concert and family formal dance slated for Valentine's Day weekend
What better way to spend the weekend before Valentine's Day than with your family? Two events will be held in Phillips, Wisconsin offering plenty of entertainment. On Friday, February 10, 2023, a fundraising concert is being hosted by the Northwoods Living Hope, a new non-profit group with a mission to provide temporary and transitional housing to women and children in need.
Karen Kerner and Greg Denzine awarded Operation of the Month at Deer Creek Angus, LLC
Deer Creek Angus, LLC was awarded the Operation of the Month recognition.Photo byPhotos/Image Credit: Submitted Photos, Image - Purina Cattle. Owners of Deer Creek Angus, LLC, Karen Kerner and Greg Denzine, have been farming their beef cattle operation in Phillips, Wisconsin since 1994. Like most businesses, it started out smaller and has grown over the years, now featuring 200 cattle.
County cash reserves being invested and fairgrounds sale update
Cash reserves in Price County are being invested; plus an update on the sale of the fairgroundsPhoto byMy Price County / My Northern Wisconsin. At a December meeting of the county board, it was approved that some of the county's cash reserves would be put into CDs or bonds to receive higher interest rates than they would be receiving in a checking or savings account, according to County Administrator Nick Trimner.
New garbage pick-up system and garbage sticker refunds
Garbage and recycling carts have replaced the stickers and bins in the City of Phillips.Photo byMy Price County. Garbage pick-up has changed in the City of Phillips. Garbage stickers will no longer be used. Instead, residents will use carts to dispose of their garbage and recycling.
Updated: Sheriff's office finds man they were looking for
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office needs the public's assistance locating Cody KamrathPhoto byOneida County Sheriff's Office. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance with locating Cody Kamrath.
Multi-county property fraud alert system
Get alerted if your property becomes a potential victim of property or mortgage fraud.Photo byMy Price County / My Northern Wisconsin. The land records office has a simple way for residents to be alerted if their property becomes the victim of property or mortgage fraud. This type of fraud has become the fastest growing while collar crime, according to the FBI as stated on the Property Fraud Alert website.
Double whammy: Local woman loses two homes in two months
A fire took the permanent residence of a Phillips woman two months after she lost her summer home to a hurricane.Photo bySandy Krueger. In late September, Category 4 Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida. Its destruction left one Phillips resident, Sandy Krueger, without her summer home that she purchased in July 2022. It was located in Port Charlotte, northwest of Fort Myers. It was eight miles from the house of her eldest son, DJ, who is a graduate of Prentice High School. DJ's house survived the hurricane.
Armed man, attempting to flee police on foot and via road chase, taken into custody
A man deemed "armed and dangerous" by the Oneida County Sheriff's Office has been taken into custody.Photo byOneida County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the Minocqua Police Department was informed there was a suspicious vehicle in the area. When officers went to the scene, the vehicle was gone.
Three vehicle crash claims life of 77-year old man
A three vehicle accident claims the life of a 77-year old man in Sawyer County.Photo byMy Price County. The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a multiple vehicle crash on December 10, 2022 at 3:21 p.m. It was reported the crash had injuries. Emergency services, including the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office, the Sawyer County Ambulance Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the fire departments of Bass Lake, Stone Lake, Town of Hayward and City of Hayward, responded to State Highway 27 near the Henks Road intersection in the Town of Bass Lake.
Programs discontinued in Lincoln County
Most Extension Programs are being discontinued in Lincoln County.Photo byPhoto Credit: My Price County / My Northern Wisconsin. At a meeting in November, the Lincoln County Board voted to discontinue funding for most Lincoln County Extension Programs. The funding cut will happen starting in 2023.
Attempted removal of board member at emotionally-charged meeting
A special meeting was called to remove a library board member due to a social media post.Photo byPhoto Credit: My Price County / My Northern Wisconsin. Most of us assume a library board meeting is going to be rather bland, but that has not been the case over the past few months at Phillips Public Library board meetings as books have been challenged and a budget has been approved.
Major garbage pick-up changes coming to City of Phillips
A Common Council meeting at City Hall brought about major changes to garbage pick-up in Phillips.My Price County / My Northern Wisconsin. At the November 8, 2022 Common Council meeting, a motion was passed that will affect all City of Phillips residents.
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