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Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election: Callahan reelected; VanderWyst to be new Lincoln County Sheriff

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters across Wisconsin and the country headed to the polls to vote in the General Election, deciding local, statewide and national races.

St. Mary’s takes second place in social media contest

Last week, St. Mary’s School announced that it was one of the top finishers in a social media contest held by an area business.

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: 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 …

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Northland Pines to host Great Northern All-Conference Music Festival

The Northland Pines High School Music Department will host the 16th annual Great Northern All-Conference Choir and Band Festival and Concert on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Northland Pines auditorium. …

Kinship holds annual banquet

Last month, Kinship of Tomahawk wrapped up its 29th year with its annual banquet, held at Inshalla …
Governor’s Financial Literacy Award nominations being accepted

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) this week announced that the Governor’s …
The Rock Church among Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations

A local church is among those taking part in a nationwide effort to collect and deliver gift-filled …

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Nov. 2, 2026

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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 …
Aspirus announces opening of new neonatal clinic

Aspirus Health last month announced the opening of a new neonatal clinic.

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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.

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Packerland

Fritsch: The second act

The Green Bay Press-Gazette headline read “Ted Fritsch 3-Sport Coach at Central Catholic,” announcing his selection among 26 applicants for a role at the Norbertine school. Fritsch would …

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second …
Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head …

Jennifer Jean Durkee

Jenny Durkee, age 64, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on November 1, 2026, at Marshfield Hospital. Jenny was born Jennifer Jean Reedich on August 8, 1962, in Merrill to Jeanette and Edward …

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, 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 …

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