Vilas County News Review Headlines

The planned overhaul of the state’s open records law was removed Saturday from the state’s budget, a proposal that was blasted by many who said the move would lead to a secretive government hidden

One person has died as a result of a vehicle crash early Sunday morning near 3250 Highway 17 in Phelps, according to a press release from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office.

The 2015 Wisconsin spring waterfowl breeding population survey indicates quality waterfowl production, despite dry conditions experienced during the survey.

Northland Pines hockey memories will be relived, and possibly some new ones will be made, as the 15th annual OAM Alumni Hockey Tournament is set for the Eagle River Sports Arena this Saturday, July

Two silent auctions will be offered at the 43rd annual Artarama event Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverside Park in Eagle River.

The second annual POPS­Alive concert will be held Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Eagle River. 

The Three Lakes Lions Club lived up to its “We Serve” motto last Friday, hosting a pancake breakfast fund-raiser and an impressive Fourth of July parade that included eight marching units from th

The Sayner community held its annual Fourth of July celebration Saturday, beginning with the annual chicken-que sponsored by the Plum Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

Land O’ Lakes celebrated Independence Day in grand fashion with a giant fireworks display Friday night at the airport and a parade through downtown Saturday afternoon.

Gary and Norma Spurgeon were nominated by the Phelps Chamber of Commerce to be the Phelps 2015 Fourth of July parade marshals  

County supervisors in Vilas and Oneida have sent a clear message to state Sen.

The Vilas County Board voted 18-1 last week urging the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee to repeal a provision in the  propo

A rule to allow motor trolling while fishing on all inland waters of Wisconsin — including all lakes in Vilas and Oneida counties  — takes effect today, July 1, according to the Department of Nat

While town of Washington Chairman Jim Spring announced at a recent town board meeting he would like an advisory vote from residents and nonresidents alike on allowing all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ro

Dick and Audrey Decker have been named parade marshals for the Eagle River Fourth of July parade set for this Saturday, July 4,

Thomas Maulson of Lac du Flambeau was elected June 23 to fill the  vacancy for District 8 supervisor as Racquel Zortman-Bell resigned her seat on the Vilas County Board.

Racers from all over Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan raced at the Cab Construction Micro Sprint 600 Special Friday night at Eagle River Speedway.

Season tickets for the Headwaters Council for the Performing Arts (HCPA) 2015-’16 season go on sale to the general public this week. 

The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce announced that the Lazy Daze of Summer Festival will take place Thursday July 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Germain Community Park.