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Tree-Killing Pest Spreads Across Wisconsin- Infects Two More Counties, Just One Left
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently detected the presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Washburn and Taylor counties for the first time. This discovery marks a significant expansion of EAB's range within the state, leaving only Burnett County untouched since the insect was first discovered in Wisconsin in 2008.
Tree-Killing Pest Spreads Across Wisconsin- Infects Two More Counties, Just One Left
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently detected the presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Washburn and Taylor counties for the first time. This discovery marks a significant expansion of EAB's range within the state, leaving only Burnett County untouched since the insect was first discovered in Wisconsin in 2008.
Prentice students place in Congressional art competition
Prentice students were named third place and honorable mention winners of Wisconsin’s Seventh District 2024 Congressional Art Competition, according to a May 2 press release from the office of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-WI. The theme for the 2024 competition was “A day in the life of Wisconsin.’ Nicholas Gonzalez, who attends Prentice High School, was named the third place winner for his work, “Revaluation of a John Deere.” His artwork will be displayed in Rep. Tiffany’s Wausau office for a year. ...
Phillips honors firefighters for service
PHILLIPS — The city of Phillips honored five members of the Phillips Fire Department for 30 or more years of service in a ceremony on April 18. The firefighters include Joe Perkins, Sam Johnson, Tony Vlach, John Kaliska and Steve Michalec. “This is a plaque from the city of Phillips to commemorate you for 30-plus years of dedicated service to the Phillips Volunteer Fire Department,” said Mayor Charles Peterson to each of the firefighters. “Thank you very much.” ...
Phillips School District hires new staff
The Phillips Public School Board meeting approved the recommended hires of three staff, according to the April 15 meeting minutes. Lydia Wissink was hired as a high school math teacher; Julieta Di Nallo was hired as a grade 6-12 campus custodian; and Tammy Holman was hired as the high school forensics advisor. The school board also accepted resignation letters from Mark Fuhr, the high school girls tennis coach for six...
Community Calendar for May 2-12, 2024
Send community calendar events to tlaventure@pricecountyreview.com. Please include date, time, place and address for the event, along with a brief description and a contact. MAY 2• Chequamegon Festival of the Arts, 5 p.m., Chequamegon North Campus Middle School, 370 Grant St., Glidden. 5 p.m. Art Show and Meal with Band Boosters selling $4 brats; 7 p.m. Middle School Band and Choir Fine Arts Festival Concert. • Northwoods Living Hope Women’s...
Input Wanted: Phillips Public Library Seeks Community Feedback; Youth Librarian Announces Departure
At various library board meetings, the library director and members have discussed the types of services and materials they should have at the Phillips Public Library in hopes of bringing more patrons into the library.
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