Vilas County News Review Headlines
New law to crack down on repeat drunk drivers
Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill into law Monday making a fourth drunk driving offense a felony, regardless of when it was committed, and increasing penalties for repeat drunk drivers.
Eagles’ Herfindahl, Hoffman still unbeaten as Pines track team runs well at Mosinee
The Northland Pines girls track team was able to put themselves up against a fairly competitive measuring stick this past week, traveling
Author James Campbell slated to speak May 10
Land O’ Lakes Fish and Game Club, Land O’ Lakes Public Library and Conserve School will cosponsor a presentation by author and adventurer James Campbell Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m.
Our View
With property owners around the Little Tamarack Flowage taking the lead to preserve scenic lakes and wetlands that were threatened by dam issues, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has ste
Leaders see growth in student drug use
A panel of counselors, law enforcement personnel and school officials addressed alcohol and drug abuse in the Northland Pines School Distr
DOT plans work on Highway 45 thru Eagle River
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) is continuing its plans concerning future Highway 45 improvement projects in Eagle River, including two alternatives for Pine Street.
Managed forest law to provide tax relief
Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) will now provide tax relief to local governments, requiring the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to distribute closed acreage fees of an estimated $18 mi
Tiffany begins re-election run
Wisconsin State Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) formally announced his campaign for re-election to the 12th Senate District during a stop in Eagle River last Friday.