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A 25-year-old Eagle River man was charged with possession of narcotic drugs, operating a motor vehicle while revoked and obstructing an officer at an initial appearance in Vilas County Circuit Co
Beer fest set June 11 at Hi-Pines
The 2016 Up North Beerfest, formerly known as Great Northern Beer Festival, will take place at Hi-Pines Campground in Eagle River June 11, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Party with Pack slated Thursday
Former Green Bay Packers greats William Henderson, Gilbert Brown, Lynn Dickey and Tyrone Williams will be coming to Whitetail Inn in St.
DOT gives OK to two lanes for Pine Street bypass in city
While Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) officials announced in mid-April they were considering two alternatives for the reconst
Phelps to open all town roads to ATVs/UTVs
The Phelps Town Board approved an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ordinance last Wednesday that opens all town roads to the recreational vehicles, but it also designates preferred ATV and utility-task
Cloverland adds Old Highway 70 for ATV traffic
The Cloverland Town Board approved opening all of Old Highway 70 that lies within the town to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic at its meeting last week.
Investigation continues in death of Phelps woman
The investigation into the suspicious death of Luann Beckman, 47, of Phelps, continues, with authorities waiting for autopsy and labora-
tory reports on evidence collected.
Presque Isle board rejects bottling plant
PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle Town Board voted 3-0 last Thursday to deny a request for a zoning change at the intersection of highways W and B in Presque Isle to allow a water bottling plant on
Dominguez announces candidacy for Vilas DA
Derek Dominguez, a former intern in the Vilas County district attorney’s (DA) office, has announced his candidacy for Vilas County district attorney.
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DOT’s public disclosure
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Lady Jays just one game away from State tourney
It took extra innings to make it happen, but for the second consecutive season the Three Lakes girls softball team will be playing in the
NRB votes buck-only for this area
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the deer hunting season framework and antlerless deer quotas for 2016 at its May 25 meeting in Madison.
Town eyes plan to bottle water
PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle Town Board will consider a proposal for a zoning change this Thursday, June 2, that could lead to a water bottling plant in the Vilas County community — drawing th
Special fishing days slated on Eagle Chain
The 23nd annual Fishing Has No Boundaries® (FHNB) will be this Friday through Sunday, June 3-5, on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes, offering a weekend fishing outing for people with disabilities.
Pines sets graduation this Sunday
Graduates of the senior class at Northland Pines High School (NPHS) will be honored Sunday, June 5, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Northland Pines High School field house.