Northland Pines senior Ryan Rydeski, just before being tackled inside the penalty box by Washburn's goalkeeper. This led to Rydeski scoring the game's first goal on the penalty kick in a 3-2 victory to claim the regional championship.

Eagles continue their push for state tournament

With a big target on its back heading into the playoffs, the Northland Pines varsity boys’ soccer team worked through the regional round last week, which ended with a regional championship plaque …

Bluejays varsity football all-conference selections in the back row are Garrett Mandli (10), Sam Koshuta (1), Zach Weavers (70), Owen Liebscher (23) and Bentley Bills (87). The front row selection is Jack Westfall (2).

Bluejays football team racks up 13 all-conference honors

Officials in the Northwoods-East Conference released their annual all-conference selections for the 2026 season last week, and six members of the Three Lakes-Phelps varsity football team walked away …

The Three Lakes varsity volleyball team gathered around the regional championship plaque after defeating Newman Catholic in three sets last Saturday to reclaim the regional title. The Bluejays head into the sectional round later this week.

Bluejays cruise to regional championship on volleyball court

The Three Lakes varsity volleyball team had the pleasure of playing in front of a home crowd during the regional rounds of the WIAA playoffs as a No. 2 seed in D4 play. The Bluejays beat Spencer in …

Area towns will host their Halloween activities this Saturday, Oct. 31. Here, dressed as a queen of hearts, Little Red Riding Hood, and a leopard, friends enjoy the fun and festivities of last year's HallowFest in downtown Eagle River. —Staff Photo By CHRISTINA BRANDMEIER

Halloween festivities planned throughout the Northwoods

Communities throughout the Northwoods will celebrate Halloween with a variety of activities for children and adults, including costume contests, trunk-or-treat events, haunted attractions, games and …

In July 1950, Fritsch signed for another season with Gene Ronzani and the Packers, and the following month, he, his wife, and daughter, Mary, welcomed new family member, Theodore (Ted Jr.).

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …

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Phelps muskie tourney draws record number of anglers

The Phelps Chamber of Commerce has announced that Bill White of Ringle is the winner of the 46th annual Midwest Musky Classic Tournament. White caught a 48.75-inch muskie on Lac Vieux Desert on …

Be ready for flu season with early vaccinations

Halloween is just around the corner, and while families are preparing with costumes and pumpkins, the …
Pheasant season now open

The Wisconsin DNR reminds hunters and the general public that the 2026 pheasant season opened the morning …
Road closures, signed detour in place for West Shore Road

PHELPS — West Shore Road in Phelps will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, Oct. 19, for a …
Health, law enforcement agencies set hours for fall Drug Take Back Day

Police and sheriff’s departments across the state will provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous way …

Executive committee cuts all funding for Oneida tourism council

The Oneida County Executive Committee unanimously voted earlier this month to cease all funding for …
Zoning committee says no to Morey Road change

A contentious request to rezone a peninsula property at the end of Morey Road in the town of …
‘Alleluia, we finally have a dog park!’

“Alleluia, we finally have a dog park!” This exclamation of relief came from Mayor Deb …

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Three Lakes High School senior Garrett Mandli, left, stands with volunteers Jackson Bender, also a senior, and freshman Trygg Alsager at Don Burnside Park on Oct. 11, where eight Autumn Blaze maple trees were planted as part of Mandli’s Eagle Scout project. The project replaced ash trees lost to emerald ash borer. —Staff Photos By CHRISTINA BRANDMEIER

Eagle Scout project brings new trees to Three Lakes park

Participants take part in the annual Pedal in the Pines bike ride in July, one of the fundraising events benefiting St. Germain Silent Trails. The nonprofit organization, which supports local nonmotorized trails, is seeking new members and volunteers to help with trail maintenance, events and fundraising efforts. —Contributed Photos

St. Germain Silent Trails seeks members to support trail maintenance, recreation

A camera inside the crate allowed the audience to watch as Houdini escaped his straitjacket and captured Hera, the inland taipan snake. —Photos By Bob Hughes

Aron Houdini performs daring escape

A festive group poses at last year’s haunted house. Sprecksel Slaughterhouse returns to Rhinelander Oct. 30–31 for its 13th season, offering Halloween scares while raising funds for local veterans through VFW Post 3143. —Photo By Cloe Rae Photography

Sprecksel Slaughterhouse returns for 13th season, supports veterans

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Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Northland Pines senior Dylan Kleffman was one of 18 seniors on the Northland Pines football team who just celebrated a 17-0 win over Crandon on senior night a few weeks ago. Kleffman stepped …

Three Lakes set for playoffs as two-seed in D4

The Three Lakes volleyball team is set for another round of D4 playoffs for the second time in as many years after the WIAA moved from four divisions to five. The Bluejays are the No. 2 seed in 2026 …

Soccer coaches: the secret weapon to Bluejays success

The Three Lakes-Phelps boys varsity soccer team will play their first WIAA D4 regional playoff game this week at Amery High School. This is the same team that came to Three Lakes last October …

Senior Ryan Rydeski fights off a Rhinelander defender during the first half.

Eagles end regular season, prep for playoffs as top seed

The Northland Pines boys’ soccer team finished a productive season, wrapping up the regular season with the final two Great Northern Conference games against Rhinelander and Lakeland last week. …

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Northland Pines senior Ethan Miller is another three-sport athlete for the Eagles, which keeps him busy all year long. Whenever he gets the chance, he enjoys grabbing a fishing pole, duck hunting and …

Lucas Riker ran along the sideline on his way to set up the offense for the Bluejays in the game last week against Northland Pines at Three Lakes High School. Riker went on to score the game-tying score moments later.

Bluejays soccer team ends regular season on high note

After an unusual string of three tie games, including a 2-2 contest early last week with Northland Pines, the Three Lakes-Phelps boys varsity soccer team closed the week with a convincing 8-0 victory …

Bluejays runner Owen Liebscher grinds out some extra yardage during a first-quarter run last week in game at Hurley High School as teammate Garrett Mandli (10) helped pave the path for the run.

Bluejays lose thriller in Hurley, still qualify for postseason

The Three Lakes-Phelps varsity football team played a first-place team, undefeated in the Northwoods-East Conference, on the road last week and lost… barely. In what was one of the most exciting …

The Eagles force one of their five turnovers on defense. This was a forced fumble in the second half of the win over Crandon.

Northland Pines seniors go out with a win in final home game

The Northland Pines varsity football team hosted the Crandon Cardinals on senior night last Friday at Northland Pines High School, and the 18 seniors on the roster went out with a 17-0 win in the …

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Packerland

Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …

Fritsch: Tackled by fate

In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …

Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …

Fritsch: A three-way deal

Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …

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Sideline Scoop

Twelve former Packers nominated for 2026 Pro Football HOF

The 128 nominations for the 2026 Pro Hall of Fame were announced last week, which included 12 former Green Bay Packer players. Nominees include receivers Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson, …

Staying in touch with the Windigo

It’s that time of the year again when hockey teams in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) hit the ice for a regular season that will run into April. Normally, I’d be all set with …

Packers completely dismantle the Lions

The Green Bay Packers opened the new NFL season with a dominant 27-13 win over the visiting Detroit Lions last Sunday. It really wasn’t a question of whether Green Bay was going to win, as they …

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Harmon Marien, a graduate of Northland Pines High School, has secured the title of Angler of the Year in the Northern Division. Here, Marien is shown celebrating his first-ever top-three finish on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland.

Marien earns Angler of the Year title in Northern Division series

Eagle River’s Harmon Marien has won Angler of the Year in the Northern Division of the Major League Fishing Toyota Series. This award is based on regular-season points standings across the …

Youth anglers encouraged to participate in Sugar Camp Muskie Classic Sept. 12

Anglers are invited to sign up for the upcoming Sugar Camp Muskie Classic, a one-day catch and release fishing tournament that aims to promote youth participation in the sport of muskie fishing. …

Bonus antlerless tags on sale now

Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2026 gun deer season are available for purchase online through the Wisconsin DNR’s Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. …

Registration is open now for Northwoods Land Trust's free bog hike and exploration event at Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area in Sugar Camp.

Public invited to take part in free bog investigation Sugar Camp

Northwoods Land Trust will host a bog investigation at Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area in Sugar Camp Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will start at the access point near the …

Northwoods Alliance, Ottawa forest to host land conservation meeting

With the approaching completion of the 1,300-acre Border Lakes Forest Legacy project in the town of Land O’ Lakes, Northwoods Alliance invites the public to an informative program citing project …