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Blizzard Blast slated Feb. 15
The Northwoods Blizzard Blast will be held Sunday, Feb. 15, at Conover Community Park. All proceeds benefit North Woods area fire and emergency medical services departments.
School choice now under way in area districts
Wisconsin’s public school open enrollment application period started Monday and runs to April 30 for the 2015-’16 school year, allowing parents an opportunity to send their children to any public
Eagle River schedules ATV hearing Feb. 10
The Eagle River City Council will hold a public hearing next Tuesday, Feb. 10, on a proposed all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ordinance that would allow the machines on some city streets.
Courthouse to see security improvements
Improving security at the Vilas County Courthouse in Eagle River is moving forward, Mark Rogacki, vice chairman of the county board, reported to the full county board at last week’s meeting.
Prune trees in winter to prevent oak wilt: DNR
Now is a good time for tree pruning, while temperatures remain cold, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tree health experts.
Minocqua area police rescue 13-year-old male
Area police rescued a 13-year-old male who had fallen through the ice Sunday afternoon in the channel between Lake Kawaguesaga and Lake Minocqua near the trestle, according to a press release fro
Invasives group sets open house at Reiter
The Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership (WHIP) will host an open house at the Reiter Center in Three Lakes Wednesday, Feb.
Eagle River businesses may enter for $10,000 Main Street Makeover
Businesses located in one of the 36 Wisconsin Main Street communities will have a chance to get a whole new look by entering the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) first-ever Mai