| Serendipity for Aug. 31 |
I was reading a book where a woman spoke briefly of a man she knew and admired, labeling him as a "get to" man.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Decision time: How to spend that $28 stimulus check |
News Analysis
Wisconsin is receiving a windfall of $179 million in another round of federal education stimulus dollars, but when the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) announced the allocation of those funds this month, most of northern Wisconsin simply got a fall without any wind.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| Enhanced CodeRED alert system goes live Sept. 1 |
Vilas County will roll out new enhancements to its CodeRED emergency alert system Sept. 1.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| PSC in final phase of ATC transmission line proposal review |
The Public Service Commission (PSC) held two public hearings last week as part of its review of a proposal from American Transmission Company (ATC) to construct a high-voltage transmission line which would run from the Clear Lake substation through Woodruff and Arbor Vitae to a new Woodmin substation where Hwy. 47 enters Lac du Flambeau.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
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| LUHS implements enhanced academic study program |
The Lakeland Union High School board unanimously authorized the recall of three staff members, resulting in costs of about $118,000.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Group: UW-Madison is among the most liberal |
It probably doesn't shock anybody in Wisconsin, but according to one group, CampusReform.org, the University of Wisconsin is one of the most liberally biased universities in the United States.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Schmidt makes initial court appearance |
William R. Schmidt, who is charged with killing his wife, Lori J. Schmidt, made his initial appearance Monday in Oneida County Circuit Court via live video conference from the Oneida County Jail.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Presque Isle board chairman objects to county courthouse plans |
"My taxes can't stand it and I'm sure voting against it," Presque Isle town chairman Jack Harrison told citizens ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| County to look at agency consolidation, number of supervisors |
With red ink gushing from the courthouse faster than water from a flooding river, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors voted 14-5 last week to establish a committee to look at the potential consolidation of county agencies and committees.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| Woodruff woman charged with homicide by negligent use of a motor vehicle |
Nora L. Johnson of Woodruff has been charged with homicide by negligent use of a motor vehicle in connection with the five-vehicle accident that took place at the intersection of Hwys. 51 and J Sunday afternoon in the town of Minocqua.
Sunday, August 22, 2010 |
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| Schmidt charged with first degree intentional homicide |
William R. Schmidt
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William R. Schmidt was charged Friday, Aug. 20, with first degree intentional homicide in the death of his wife, Lori J. Schmidt.
Sunday, August 22, 2010 |
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| Egg recall due to Salmonella |
A second wave of nationwide egg recalls was issued Wednesday by Wright County Egg of Galt Iowa due to Salmonella contamination of the egg shells.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Consultant presents three options for courthouse expansion |
Samuels Group vice president Kurt Berner Tuesday presented the Vilas County board with three construction options to expand courthouse facilities.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Groups say ad rule is unconstitutional, question rule process |
When the state Supreme Court slapped an injunction a week ago today on the enforcement of a new administrative rule governing political speech during election campaigns, justices set the stage not only for an explicit ruling on free speech issues in Wisconsin but for an implicit decision on the state's administrative rule process.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Minocqua board approves CUP to relocate Northwoods Diesel |
There's no way to know at press time what Oneida County might have done Wednesday afternoon, but Scott Negri's conditional use permit application to relocate from Hwy. 51 South to Red Tail Loop sailed through the town board Tuesday night.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Former LdF tribal attorney Brown reprimanded by Supreme Court |
Carol Brown in a photograph taken in 2003.
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The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) publicly reprimanded former Lac du Flambeau tribal attorney Carol J. Brown this week, and ordered her to pay $36,680 in restitution to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Sen. Holperin begins routine deletion of office emails |
Sen. Jim Holperin
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Citing a nearly 50 year old statutory exemption, state Sen. Jim Holperin (D-Conover) has begun the routine deletion of many of his office emails, the senator informed The Lakeland Times after the newspaper made an open records request.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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| Lake Minocqua gives up 50-inch lunker July 29 |
John Miller, 30, of La Grange, Ill., caught and released this 50-inch muskie on Lake Minocqua July 29.
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A pair of fishermen caught two trophy muskies on area lakes July 29 and 30. John Miller, who turns 30 today, of La Grange, Ill., and his friend, John Bertholomey, 17, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., trek to the Northwoods as often as they can to fish area waters.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Larry Greschner, 1944-2010 |
Larry Greschner
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Larry Greschner, longtime Lakeland area resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at his home in Woodruff.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| 951st Engineer Company soldiers receive the Purple Heart Medal |
Sgt. Phil Poitra of Lac du Flambeau (left) and Spc. T.J. Fecteau of Schofield.
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Eleven Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers from the 951st Engineer Company (Sapper) received the Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony held Friday, Aug. 6, which recognized their heroic actions during their 2009 deployment to Afghanistan.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Fortier is new Arbor Vitae-Woodruff School principal |
Richard Fortier
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Rich Fortier of Rhinelander has accepted an offer to be the new Arbor Vitae-Woodruff School (AV-W) principal.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Torrent of bad economic news raises deflation, recession fears |
News Analysis
What were mixed reviews in a recovering economy, which slowly slid into a trickle of downward signs, have in the past month become a deluge of bad economic news, triggering worries about a double-dip recession and long-term deflation.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
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| Library expansion project kicks off with ground-breaking ceremony |
The groundbreakers toss shovels full of dirt to begin the Minocqua Public Library expansion project.
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The Minocqua Public Library expansion began with an exuberant groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday ...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
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| Lawmaker says Miller should reimburse state for legal fees |
Brett Davis, an Oregon Republican state legislator and candidate for lieutenant governor, says state Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona) should be personally responsible for paying attorneys fees and costs in a legal settlement the senator has reached with The Lakeland Times.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
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| Questions hanging, Minocqua board tables CUP request |
Balancing business and economic growth with the safety and welfare of residents - an issue that municipalities throughout the country deal with daily - found its way home Tuesday night when the Minocqua town board considered a conditional use permit for the relocation of Scott's Northwoods Diesel.
Friday, August 06, 2010 |
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| No reason to be bored this weekend - there's plenty to do |
It's August - around the time when the kids start complaining about boredom.
Friday, August 06, 2010 |
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| DOT officials entered private land without permission, notice |
They say they can go anywhere and for just about any reason.
Friday, August 06, 2010 |
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| Minocqua Library groundbreaking set for Thursday |
The town of Minocqua will break ground on the expansion to the Minocqua Public Library Thursday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 |
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| Under Obama, American deaths in Afghanistan soar |
News Analysis
As a consensus builds that American troops are struggling mightily against the Taliban, if not losing the war outright in Afghanistan, the death toll is soaring, and it has been since Barack Obama became president.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 |
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| The Campanile Center for the Arts reaches out
to local non-profits |
The Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua has long been a beacon of creativity in the community, providing entertainment and enlightenment through artistic expression.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 |
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| Times, Miller reach settlement over open records lawsuit |
Sen. Mark Miller
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The Lakeland Times and state Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona) have reached a settlement agreement in an open records lawsuit the newspaper filed against the senator, with Miller agreeing to pay a negotiated compromise amount of attorneys fees and costs in the case.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 |
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| Turtle-Flambeau Scenic waters area campsites to re-open Monday - tornadoes confirmed |
Following assessment of the storm damage on the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters area, Department of Natural Resources staff determined that 38 of the 60 first-come, first-served campsites will be re-opened for camping Monday, Aug. 2.
Friday, July 30, 2010 |
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| Turtle-Flambeau Scenic waters area campsites to re-open Monday |
Following assessment of the storm damage on the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters area, Department of Natural Resources staff determined that 38 of the 60 first-come, first-served campsites will be re-opened for camping Monday, Aug. 2.
Friday, July 30, 2010 |
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| Plan commission says Krist propane plan too combustible |
The town of Minocqua Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend denial of a plan by Krist Oil Company to place a propane bulk tank...
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The town of Minocqua Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend denial of a plan by Krist Oil Company to put a 30,000 gallon propane bulk tank, along with keeping an inventory of six to 12 500-gallon tanks, on its Hwy. 70 West property.
Friday, July 30, 2010 |
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| Serendipity for July 30 |
Why is it that people tend to take greater advantage of those closer and whom care more about them, than people who don't seem to care as much about them at all?
Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
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| Family's lakefront property left in ruins after storm rips through area |
Heather Treml drags a branch to a pile ...
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Larry Treml sat outside the front porch of his lakefront getaway Tuesday night overlooking the Turtle Flambeau Flowage - much like he does most every night after a long day.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
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| Powerful Tuesday night storms pound Mercer, Conover areas |
The outbuildings on the Campbell, Treml and Golomb family property received the most damage.
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Strong thunderstorms passed through the Northwoods of Wisconsin Tuesday night, packing winds strong enough to cause significant damage throughout the area - most notably in the Mercer and Conover areas.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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| Schoville helps make a difference halfway around the world |
During her four months as a volunteer in Kenya, Samantha Schoville (second from the left) got to know many of the girls she taught.
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Why do we help those across the ocean when people here are impoverished?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
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| Arbor Vitae board postpones awarding bid for town shop project |
The Arbor Vitae town shop's need for a new roof remained the main topic of discussion for the members of the town board.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
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| More soil testing at Vilas County campus could total $9,500 |
Before it's all said and done, the cost for 10 soil borings at the site of the proposed addition to the Vilas County courthouse will be $9,500.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
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