Vilas County News Review Headlines

While the winter of 2014-’15 hasn’t been as harsh as the winter of 2013-’14, frigid cold temperatures have been the norm this February.

From backyard rinks to downtown community arenas, the passion for hockey exists all over this country.

After beating 11th-seeded Tomahawk 10-0 in a home playoff game last Tuesday, the sixth-seeded Northland Pines Eagles lost to thi

Northwoods Relay For Life 2105 will offer the Daffodil Days fundraiser with sales held from March 1-13, and delivery set Friday, March 20. 

An ordinance allowing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on most Eagle River streets and designating a main route through the city was adopted last week by the city council after a public hearing, with

Vilas County has in the neighborhood of $1 million in real estate that it could sell — raising much needed money for the county and putting properties back on the tax roll.

       

While Gov.

The 25th anniversary of Klondike Days, a family-oriented festival featuring a variety of turn-of-the-century activities, is planned for Saturday, March 7, in Eagle River.

The Three Lakes Lions Club will hold its 62nd annual Ice Fishing Derby and raffles Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m.

Twelve Boy Scouts from Troop No. 33 of DeKalb, Ill., and six adult leaders took to Lac Vieux Desert for an ice-fishing trip Jan. 18. 

       

Tickets are still available for Todd Oliver and Friends, scheduled to perform Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Northland Pines High School auditorium. 

Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library will host a free workshop in celebration of February being Heart Health Month, presented by Ministry Medical Group.

St. Germain Town Board  Chairman Walt Camp addressed the issue of Northland Pines School District moving the fifth grade from St. Germain Elementary School to Eagle River at its meeting Feb.

The Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championships were held at the AMSOIL Derby Track in Eagle River, attracting 321 teams from 26 states last weekend.

Gov.

A primary election will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the town of Washington, as Chairman Jim Spring will be challenged by Willie Lorenz and Ken Anderson. 

The Northwoods Blizzard Blast will be this Sunday, Feb. 15, at Conover Community Park. All proceeds benefit North Woods area fire and emergency medical services departments.