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Hurd sentenced to three years of confinement, three years of extended supervision

After being found not guilty of the most serious charge against him, a man convicted of a lesser charge in connection with the 2024 death of a Lincoln Hills School counselor was sentenced to three years of confinement and three years of extended supervision last week.
Fritsch and his growing family.

Fritsch: Finding his calling

“I tend to tell people when they ask, ‘Hey, did your dad ever hold any records?’ Well, yeah, he kicked the 52-yard field goal in New York… and it was just like a snap, a hold, and he was a …

On Gravity

Dear Reader, There’s a peculiar comfort in floating—in those moments when ideas soar, ambitions lift us skyward, and possibilities seem limitless. We drift among clouds of our own making, …

Dare to Dream: A journey back to Hemlock Haven

Last week, 98-year-old community member and Milestone Senior Living resident Dorothy Kind enjoyed a special journey back to a place filled with treasured family memories.

 
News

Grafton man facing charges after wrong-way pursuit, collision with patrol car on U.S. Hwy. 51

A man from southeastern Wisconsin was arrested following a wrong-way pursuit and collision with a patrol car and a civilian vehicle on U.S. Hwy. 51 in Lincoln County last week.

Sports

Hatchet harriers compete at Sectionals

The Tomahawk High School cross country team competed at the Sectional meet last month, where two Hatchet harriers punched their tickets to the State meet.

Lady Hatchet swimmers set several personal records at conference meet

On Friday, Oct. 23, the Tomahawk High School (THS) girls’ swim team competed in the Great Northern Conference (GNC) meet at Lakeland Union High School, where numerous personal records were set.

Hatchet harriers host GNC meet

On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Tomahawk High School cross country team hosted the Great Northern Conference (GNC) Championships.

Cross country: Tomahawk races in Northland Pines, hosts Hatchet Invitational

Last week, the Tomahawk High School cross country team took part in the Northland Pines invite and hosted the annual Hatchet Invitational.

Middle school runners close season strong at home invitational

The Tomahawk Middle School (TMS) cross country teams wrapped up their 2026 season on home turf on Thursday, Oct. 8, hosting a large field of local area programs on a fast but deceptively rolling course near the JV baseball field and school forest trails.
Packerland

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …

Obituaries
Frances Anderson
Frances M. Anderson, 96, of Tomahawk passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Milestone Assisted Living.  Fran was born December 2, 1929 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Umlauft) …
William (Bill) Kirstein
William (Bill) Kirstein
William (Bill) Kirstein, 94, passed away at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with his daughters at his side. Bill was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Raymond and Leona …
Janet Lowe
Janet C. Lowe, age 87, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Jan was born on May 9, 1939, in Tomahawk, WI, to the late Walter …
Mark J. Bauman
Mark J. Bauman, age 70, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.  Mark was born on February 12, 1956, in Marshfield, WI, to the …
Brian D. McMeekin
Brian D. McMeekin, age 86, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, WI.  Brian was born in Chicago, IL, on May 17, 1940, to the late Harold …
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