Pictured, from left, are Praise in the Pines board members Kathy Paul, Kim Ritchie, Bill Lochte, Mike Bishop, Ed Brouch, Rick Shotzke and Jordan Bailey. In front, from left, are Kira Nicole, Craig Figgins, Beth Logan and Jim Logan.

Caleb and John to headline Praise in the Pines

Praise in the Pines is just days away, bringing an afternoon of Christian music, ministry and community outreach to Eagle River. The third annual event will take place Sunday, Oct. 18, at the …

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 …

Benefit specialist available to help during Medicare enrollment period

The annual Medicare open enrollment period begins soon, and those who need to sign up or make changes to their plans are urged to do so. Open enrollment runs Thursday, Oct. 15, through Monday, …

Sno-Eagles to host snomo education course Oct. 23-24

Wisconsin DNR-certified snowmobile safety instructors will lead a snowmobile safety education class, sponsored by the Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club, in Eagle River next month in preparation for the …

Three Lakes board works to finalize town budget, address 2027 shortfalls

The Town of Three Lakes received good news regarding health insurance costs and also looked at budget amendments during its Oct. 6 meeting. In the last few years, the town has seen Security …

Supervisor Holly Tomlanovich (front in red) led the organizational meeting until future leadership could be decided. In attendance were county board supervisors, members of the public and others who have been involved with creating pathways forward for Riverside Park.

Citizen group formed to guide future of Riverside Park

A citizen group has been formed to look at ways to improve and utilize Riverside Park in Eagle River. Its first organizational meeting took place Oct. 6 at the Vilas County Courthouse. Under the …

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Sno-Eagles seeking volunteers for snomo trail brushing Oct. 17

The Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club is planning a volunteer trail brushing session for Saturday, Oct. 17, to get trails ready for the upcoming snowmobile season. Volunteers are asked to gather at 8 …

Deer Donation Program aims to help fight food insecurity

With archery seasons already underway and the gun deer season on the horizon, the Wisconsin DNR …
Rezoning request on Morey Road prompts petition, public hearing

Property owners in the Town of Lincoln are concerned about a rezoning request that has been submitted to …
Oneida road construction projects set to conclude soon

A number of road constructions projects in Oneida County were scheduled to wrap up last week. In …
Boulder Junction looks to expand Winter Park offerings

BOULDER JUNCTION — Following a season of record attendance and significant economic impact, Boulder …

League to discuss ballot amendments

The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods will host a community conversation Thursday, Oct. 8, …
Three Lakes to celebrate 33rd annual Pumpkin Fest

The Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary will host its 33rd annual Pumpkin Fest Saturday, Oct. 10, …
Low water levels continue across North

Water levels in area lakes and reservoirs are expected to continue declining as ongoing drought …

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Events Calendar

AND THEY'RE OFF — A sunny fall morning greeted runners that took part in the 13th Three Eagle half marathon and 5K on Saturday. The half marathon race began at 9 a.m. just behind Dairy Queen in Eagle River, while 5K racers started near the Petroleum Museum on Wykoski Road in Three Lakes. —Staff Photos By MICHELLE DREW. Above: The half marathon portion of the race drew 264 runners.

Photos: Three Eagle Half Marathon and 5K races

PUMPKIN PATCH — Three Lakes' 33rd annual Pumpkin Fest drew crowds galore to school grounds to shop for fall treats, craft and home decor items and, of course, pumpkins and gourds. The event is organized by Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary and serves as its biggest fundraiser of the year..—Staff Photos By MICHELLE DREW. Above: The pumpkin patch was a popular stop for people of all ages seeking colorful gourds.

Photos: Pumpkin Fest

LEARNING FIRE SAFETY — St. Germain Elementary School and the Montessori Learning Center were among the schools in the Northland Pines School District that participated in Fire Prevention Week activities last week. Here, a firefighter in full gear high-fives students as Sparky the Fire Dog looks on.
—Photos By Allie Marion

Photos: Fire Prevention Week

SIP AND SHOP — Thousands of visitors turned out for the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce's 46th annual Cranberry Fest in Eagle River last weekend. The fairgrounds held hundreds of craft vendors, specialty food items, cranberry-themed treats and beverages and more. —Staff Photos By MICHELLE DREW. Above: A group of gals seek the perfect scent of handmade goat's milk soaps.

Photos: Cranberry Fest

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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 …

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Northland Pines senior soccer player and captain Ryan Rydeski keeps himself busy by playing three sports throughout the school year while also focusing on his other hobbies. When he’s not …

Bluejays end week tied up in soccer action

The Three Lakes-Phelps boys varsity soccer team ended a busy period last week after tying up time with ten games played during the past three weeks. Ironically, the last three matches have literally …

Eagles make it 15 in a row with two road wins

The Northland Pines varsity boys’ soccer team continued its undefeated season last week after the team opened a four-game road trip with wins at Great Northern Conference opponents Medford and …

Eagles show out on Pink Night

Some nights are just different. Pink Night for the Northland Pines varsity volleyball team not only ended in a 3-0 win over Great Northern Conference rival Rhinelander High School, but what looked …

Kate Koshuta and Ava Muetlein each go for a play on the ball against Florence.

Bluejays are winners of 16 of their last 17 matches

It has been a storied season so far for the Three Lakes varsity volleyball team, which has now won 16 of its last 17 matches after snatching nonconference and conference victories over Lena and …

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senior spotlight

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Xavier Gaffny is one of the returning starters for the Northland Pines varsity football team this season. As he enters his senior season in both football and track and field, Gaffny hopes to finish …

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Tucker Brock is one of many senior leaders on an upperclassmen-led Northland Pines varsity football team this season. Brock can be seen this upcoming season carrying the rock out of the backfield and …

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

The Senior Spotlight series will highlight the senior athletes in the area around the communities of Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Phelps. This week, Mia Tulowitzky of the Northland Pines girls …

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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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Ted & Pat married two days after Christmas 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Janesville.

Fritsch: Tackled by fate

Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

Ted Fritsch with Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau

Fritsch: A three-way deal

“Individual accountability” needed for Packers to bounce back

Fritsch: Walking off the roost

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Marien earns Angler of the Year title in Northern Division series

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.

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. …

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 …

Free fishing seminars offered for area youth

Free fishing seminars for children ages 5 to 13 will be held Saturday, July 25, and Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Vilas County Fairgrounds. Members of Headwaters Chapter 12 of …

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In the Outdoors

Is efficiency the point?

Is efficiency the point? I’m standing in my kitchen, staring at a deer moving through the woods in southern Wisconsin. He’s hundreds of miles away, but I’m watching him on my phone. A …