Thursday, December 12, 2024
News

Tomahawk first grader donates birthday money to Never Forgotten Honor Flight

Caleb Fedrowicz, a seven-year-old first grader at Tomahawk Elementary School (TES), recently donated $100.00, received as a birthday gift, to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight (NFHF).

Lincoln County’s Ben Sosnovske recognized by WFBF’s 35 Under 35 award program
A Lincoln County resident was among 35 finalists for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF)’s 35 Under 35 award program.
Tripoli man killed while performing maintenance on skid steer
A Tripoli man was killed while performing maintenance on a skid steer last week.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Dec. 9, 2024
As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
Anthony Gaudioso, President of OverIt, tells the story of how a group of young skateboarders approached the city of Rhinelander to ask for help in the form of a skate park.
Pushing on: Rhinelander skaters, community work together for skate park
The creation of a Rhinelander skate park is another step closer to reality. Design plans for the project were unveiled Thursday, Dec. 5 during a presentation at ArtStart.
Government
City water fluoridation advisory referendum to appear on April ballots
Next spring, City of Tomahawk voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on the fluoridation of the city’s drinking water supply.
Lincoln County board again seeking broker for Pine Crest sale
The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors is once again searching for a broker to facilitate the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.
Photo courtesy of DOR.
More than $900 million in shared revenue payments distributed to Wisconsin counties, municipalities
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) last week distributed shared revenue payments to counties and municipalities.
Education
TES Student Council holiday food drive benefits Tomahawk pantry
After holding a holiday food drive, the Tomahawk Elementary School (TES) Student Council donated 1,003 items to the Tomahawk Emergency Food Pantry.
THS Building Trades students gain hands-on experience by operating heavy equipment
Tomahawk High School (THS) Building Trades students recently gained hands-on experience by operating heavy equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, mini-excavators and tractor loaders.
Pictured, back row, from left: Exxie Walbeck, Galen Schmidt, Finn Colburn, Uriah Malchiodi, Phoebe Hrdina; middle: Aubrey Graeber, Evelyn Brennan, Greta Kurth,  Stage Manager Caroline Klesmith, Johnathan Feltes, Tamara Stenberg; front: Maddie Long, Landon Plantenberg, Student Director Cedar Hoffman, Julia McGovern, Sarah Kallerud, Sadie Ruder, Alena Cerkas.
Drama Department’s one-act play earns Critic’s Choice award at State competition
The Tomahawk High School (THS) Drama Department’s one-act play earned a prestigious award at the State competition.
Sports
Hatchet apparel available through online store
Tomahawk Hatchet apparel is now available to purchase through an online store.
THS cross country team holds end-of-season awards ceremony
The Tomahawk High School cross country team recently held its end-of-season awards ceremony.
2024 THS fall sports summary
A summary of the 2024 fall sports seasons at Tomahawk High School, written by Bob Skubal, retired coach, historian and author of "History of Tomahawk Sports."
Nature and Outdoors
Fishing Report: Hoping for colder temps before snow
Our ice conditions are getting better with cold weather on the horizon, but we could still do without any more snow for a bit.
Funding from the Angler R3 grant program is used to help grow the number of anglers in Wisconsin and expand angling activities.
Applications sought for grant program aiming to grow number of anglers in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (Angler R3) grant program.
Fishing Report: Let the ice fishing begin
NORTHERN WISCONSIN – Let the ice fishing begin! Ice thickness throughout the area varies pretty greatly, and a drive around to check out some lakes will show you that. As always, use …
Opinion and Editorial
Movies You Gotta See: In ‘Heat’, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro finally face off
Whether it’s in real life or film, every so often, we get an era-defining matchup. From a star power perspective, Michael Mann’s 1995 Los Angeles crime epic Heat, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, might be the high-water mark of movie showdowns.
Letter to the Editor: Nov. 20, 2024
Letter to the Editor published in the Nov. 20, 2024 issue of the Tomahawk Leader.
Op-ed: Lincoln County Retired Teachers Association observes National Education Week
Since 1921, National Education Week, observed this year from Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22, has become a celebration during which we recognize the important roles public schools and their staffs play in student development.
Obituaries
Bertha Marie Wurl
Bertha Marie Wurl, age 100, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Tomahawk under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Herbert L. Pierce Sr.
Herbert L. Pierce Sr., 89 of Merrill, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.
Herbert 'Herb' F. Jach
Herbert “Herb” F. Jach, age 84, of the Town of Harrison, Wis.,  passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
Dixie Lee Smith
Dixie Lee Smith, 71, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska, following a long, hard-fought battle with renal failure.
Carol C. Winterfeldt
Carol C. Winterfeldt, age 91, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
Packers
Post-game interview with Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love
Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur after the Oct. 20 win against the Houston Texans.
Special Sections
The Green Bay Packers faced the Chicago Bears on Oct. 14, 1923, at Bellevue Park in Green Bay. The Bears won 3-0.
The Green Bay Packers faced the Chicago Bears on Oct. 14, 1923, at Bellevue Park in Green Bay. The Bears won 3-0.
The Green Bay Packers faced the Chicago Bears on Oct. 14, 1923, at Bellevue Park in Green Bay. The Bears won 3-0.
The Green Bay Packers faced the Chicago Bears on Oct. 14, 1923, at Bellevue Park in Green Bay. The Bears won 3-0.
The Green Bay Packers faced the Chicago Bears on Oct. 14, 1923, at Bellevue Park in Green Bay. The Bears won 3-0.