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Veterans Day observances set across the North

Across the North Woods, communities are coming together this Veterans Day to honor the men and women who’ve served our country. Local events will offer opportunities to express gratitude and …

Northland Pines school board halts recording of committee meetings

The Northland Pines Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting last week where it voted unanimously to end the three-year process of recording committee meetings which take place once per …

With the busy summer season coming to an end and the North Woods entering into the calmer shoulder season, local chambers of commerce have had some breathing room to reflect on the hard work put in …

The Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club recently conducted a Wisconsin DNR snowmobile safety class in Eagle River. Instruction was provided by DNR-certified instructors Carole Linn, Chris Fuller and …

FORK steps in to feed area kids as SNAP payments stall

With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits still in limbo, Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) has begun distributing funds for local families who may be struggling to feed their children. …

A longtime goal of bringing a quality hotel with a swimming pool to the town of Three Lakes is getting closer thanks to the work of the Three Lakes Visitors Bureau. Armed with a new feasibility …

With the fall fire season underway, the Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities such as burning debris during fall clean-up. Vilas …

More than 100 Northland Pines High School hockey supporters gathered on the grounds of the Eagle River Sports Arena last Friday afternoon to attend the ribbon-cutting for the recently completed …

Three Lakes School District adopts 2025-2026 budget

The Three Lakes School District examined its annual budget last Wednesday, followed by the regular monthly meeting. District Business Manager Caleb Kleinhans reviewed the budget report for the …

The Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) Inc., made several donations this month with funds raised during the 2025 Ride with Leinie Bicycle Ride held on the Conover-Phelps Trail July 26. …

The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) announced last week it has appointed Jo Ann Simons as its new executive director. Simons brings with her a long list of qualifications along with …

Chamber celebrates ‘successful’ summer, fall

Eagle River Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Emerson, recently looked back in review at another busy and productive summer for the organization. “So far we have successfully …

Vilas County Parks and Recreation Supervisor Todd Bierman reported that summer ATV/UTV trail systems in the county will close for the season Friday, Oct. 31, at midnight. The season opened May …

Landfill costs likely to rise due to PFAS found in leachate material

Highway G Landfill users should expect to see cost increases in the new year due to higher costs associated with hauling PFAS-contaminated leachate. Tests conducted at the Eagle River wastewater …

FORK steps up in face of federal government shutdown

“Children are not pawns in a game played by politicians.” Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) President Perry Pokrandt has announced that FORK will begin distributing money to local families …

The St. Germain Town Board had a hefty agenda for its Oct. 13 meeting. One of the bigger discussions revolved around safety concerns that were brought up after recent trail work by the Bo-Boen …

Federal shutdown affects families who rely on FoodShare benefits

Local families are facing delayed FoodShare payments for the month of November as the government shutdown drags on. This means additional strain on families who are struggling to get by — …

The Town of Sugar Camp recently received two $500 donations from the Sugar Camp Open and the Sugar Camp Safety Committee to support the completion of the Sugar Camp Veterans Memorial. The funds …

Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath was recently presented with the 2025 “First Responder of the Year” award for the 34th Assembly District during a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. …

Police and sheriff’s departments in Vilas and Oneida counties will provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous way for the public to dispose of unwanted medications during the fall Drug Take Back …

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