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Library project on track
with new owner, architect
Milanowski, Dominguez face off in Vilas DA race
The next Vilas County district attorney (DA) will be decided in the primary election Tuesday, Aug.
Eagle River man killed by officers following chase
A 50-year-old Eagle River man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers following a high-speed chase in Langlade and Lincoln counties Tuesday, according to authorities.
Three Lakes, Phelps set firemen’s picnics
The communities of Three Lakes and Phelps will hold their annual firemen’s picnics this weekend.
St. Germain’s Pig in the Pines to feature bacon, BBQ, bands
It’s an old tradition with a new name.
Volunteers surveying Chain for Eurasian water milfoil
For the 10th consecutive year, volunteers are surveying the entire lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes for Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) betwe
Public asked to submit local project proposals
The public is welcome to send in project ideas for improving Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF) lands and resources in Forest, Florence and Oconto counties.
Vilas board gives 15-5 approval to school resource officer at Pines
A resolution to create a school resource officer (SRO) deputy position at Northland Pines School District drew criticism from some Vilas C
Pines approves first review of drug policy
The first review of a random drug and alcohol testing policy for Northland Pines High School students in grades nine-12 was approved by the school board last week and will begin this school year,
Sno-Eagles plan brat sale Aug. 6
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club, of Eagle River, will sell brats and baked goods this Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Trig’s in Eagle River.
Half of walleye speared on Eagle Chain were in protected slot, DNR data shows
An inquiry into the size and sex of walleye harvested on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes in 2016, shows just over one-half of the walleye
Howard offers club input on pros and cons of GMOs
Dr. Richard Howard, a local resident and field biologist, recently spoke to the Sayner-St.
Phelps Firemen’s Picnic set at Wavering Park
The 60th annual Phelps Firemen’s Picnic and Pig Roast is planned for Saturday, Aug.6, from 1 to 9 p.m. at Wavering Park.
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Three local government associations are calling for the elimination of publication requirements for public notices, proposing to use their own websites and bulletin boards instead of Wisconsin’s