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Harris campaign targets Asian Americans in battleground states in new ads
The Harris campaign on Wednesday launched a pair of ads specifically targeting Asian American and Pacific Islanders in battleground states, seeking to appeal to a fast-growing voting bloc that will play a key role in November. The campaign unveiled one ad, titled “Reduced,” that highlights Trump’s past comments about getting rid of the Affordable Care…
Marquette University's Max Lyons holds off handful of challengers to win State Open
The final 36 holes of the Wisconsin State Open began on Wednesday with three players tied atop the leaderboard and the traffic jam only built throughout the day, with five players sharing the lead in the early 18 holes and four players sharing the lead late into the afternoon’s final 18. The jockeying...
NorthLakes expands chiropractic team in Cumberland, Hayward, Minong
ASHLAND - NorthLakes Community Clinic is expanding chiropractic care services at multiple clinic locations after two highly experienced chiropractors joined their care team last month. Cumberland Chiropractic Clinic closed in July, allowing chiropractors Brenda Reidt, DC, and Jim Reidt, DC, to join the NorthLakes team in Cumberland, Hayward and Minong. The pair of providers bring a depth of knowledge, with a combined 60-plus years of experience in the chiropractic field. ...
1977 Five Mile Tower Fire: When an army of kids battled the monster
Memories were stirred last week as Bill Matthias, former superintendent at Northwood School in Minong, visited the Spooner Memorial Library for a presentation. His topic was the 1977 Five Mile Tower Fire. Many will recall that huge wildland fire, which raged out of control April 29-30 of 1977, until the mop-up on May 1. It was ignited by a campfire that got away and erupted thanks to tinder-dry conditions. Once it jumped into the dry jackpines, it became a crown fire and took on a...
Gallery donates to Humane Society
SPOONER — On July 20, Arts in Hand Gallery in downtown Spooner hosted an event to raise funds and awareness for the Washburn County Area Humane Society (WCAHS). The collaborative “Christmas in July” week-long event included “Pets in the Park,” in which WCAHS brought adoptable animals from their nonprofit animal shelter to Centennial Park on Walnut Street. Volunteers from Arts in Hand Gallery, along with Spooner’s own “Santa Jeff,” then directed visitors to Studio 210, the gallery’s event space. The art show in Studio 210...
Ashland man faces eighth OWI charge
An Ashland man with several convictions for driving while drunk has been with charged again after being pulled over for operating a vehicle while his license was revoked. Terry Weaver is facing his eighth OWI charge. The 59-year-old is also charged with operating a motor while his operating privileges were revoked and misdemeanor bail jumping. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 13 years and nine months imprisonment. ...
Parks department reminds visitors to pick up litter at the zoo
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Zookeepers at Irvine Park Zoo helped untangle a guinea hen today. A social media post from the Chippewa Falls Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Aug. 22 shared that one of the guinea hens at Irvine Park Zoo had its feet tangled in discarded fishing line.
Cochrane plywood plant down due to fire
COCHRANE, Canada — Rockshield plywood plant in Cochrane, Alberta, will be non-operational for up to six months as the result of a fire on August 12th. Company president Tom Scott says the flames appear to have started in a dust collector, but nothing is certain yet. He adds that Rockshield is looking at mitigation measures including buying lumber offered by its competitors.
Huskies, Mustangs ready for kickoff to 2024 high school football season
There’s something magical about the start of a high school football season. Whether it’s played under the Friday Night Lights like many area schools will do this weekend or whether those lights shine on Thursday night, instead, it’s one of the most special evenings of a gridiron season. At least for 60 minutes all teams in the area will remain undefeated and all will have the hope of a winning season on the gridiron that only the first night of play brings. ...
Former players to gather in honor of North's first conference-winning championship team
There will be more to celebrate than just the kickoff to North’s 2024 high school football season at Carson Park Thursday night. When the Huskies host Menomonie, there will be some very special North alumni in the bleachers rooting their gridiron brothers on as many of the football players from the 1974-75 team will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of North’s first conference football championship. And just who did the...
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