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Aurora’s Guiding Light Foundation hosts 3rd annual Autism Acceptance Fundraiser

On Saturday, April 12, the Northwoods community came together in Hazelhurst for the 3rd Annual Autism Acceptance Fundraiser, hosted by Aurora’s Guiding Light Foundation.

DOC: Monitor finds ‘better atmosphere’ at Lincoln Hills
The 22nd report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) in Irma was filed last week.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: April 21, 2025
As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, April 21, 2025.
Sanderson
Tomahawk woman accused of killing husband pleads not guilty
A Tomahawk woman charged with killing her husband has pleaded not guilty.
Nut-Zee’s wins ‘Best Bloody on the Trail’ contest
Earlier this month, the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that Nut-Zee’s Bar and Resort in Gleason won the 2025 Best Bloody on the Trail contest.
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Government
LCVSO highlights ongoing outreach efforts in Tomahawk
The Lincoln County Veterans Service Office (LCVSO) earlier this month highlighted the continuation of its efforts in Tomahawk.
Wisconsin counties receive state funding for forest roads
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) this week announced that $320,600.00 in state funds is anticipated to support improving more than 930 miles of county forest roads in 24 counties across the state, including several in the Northwoods.
Quarterly transportation aids: More than $108 million allocated to Wisconsin municipalities
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) this week that announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $108 million for General Transportation (GTA), Connecting Highway (CHA) and Expressway Policing Aids.
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Education
Reilly
Nicolet College student Rachael Reilly wins bronze at SkillsUSA competition
Rachael Reilly, a resident of Tomahawk, recently beat out about 20 competitors to win bronze at the SkillsUSA Wisconsin cosmetology competition in Madison.
Tomahawk High School prom blossoms with ‘Enchanted Garden’ theme
Tomahawk High School students stepped into a world of magic and elegance on Saturday, April 5, as this year’s prom transported attendees to an Enchanted Garden.
Coffman
Tomahawk resident Keely Coffman named Nicolet College Student Ambassador
A Tomahawk resident has been named a Nicolet College Student Ambassador.
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Sports
Tomahawk hockey team recognized for sportsmanship
The Tomahawk High School hockey team was recently recognized for its sportsmanship in the 2025 winter State tournaments.
The Merrill Varsity Girls Bowling Team, L to R: Peyton Smith, Marley Krueger, Avery Frisch, Bella Kottke, and Izzy Scheffler (all from Merrill) and Jayden Dellinger (from Tomahawk).
Girls Bowling Team claims second consecutive State Championship
The Merrill-Tomahawk Girls Bowling Team captured their second straight State Championship at the Division 2 Girls Bowling Tournament held March 8-9, 2025. “The girls bowled 15 baker-style …
Hatchet grapplers hold awards ceremony
The Tomahawk High School wrestling team held an awards ceremony last month.
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Nature and Outdoors
Ruffed grouse get their name from a black ruff of neck feathers, and get their drumming sound from the creation of mini thunder.
Natural Connections: The Pulse of a Waking Forest
"The grouse drummed again; thumping slowly at first, and then crescendoing into a rapid-fire blur. As his last vibrations dissipated into the still air, another grouse answered from a neighboring territory. The low-frequency sounds are audible from up to a quarter mile away.," writes Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Fishing Report: Get gear ready ahead of opener
With ice now mostly off nearly all the lakes in the area, open water fishing is officially underway in the Northwoods. We’re seeing a promising early bite for perch and some signs of crappie movement, as anglers gear up for the upcoming walleye opener.
The Wisconsin DNR last week announced the launch of the Wisconsin Fishing Finder.
DNR launches new tool to help anglers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week announced the launch of the new Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a comprehensive online fishing resource for anglers.
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Opinion and Editorial
The Meaning Of Easter
Dear Reader, Easter is upon us, a time of great celebration for Christians around the world. It is the day we proclaim, Christ is risen!—a moment of triumph over death, of hope restored, …
The Art of Influence: When to Speak and When to Act
Dear Reader, In a world overwhelmed by noise, wisdom is too often drowned out. Today, everything fights for our attention—headlines, outrage, sirens, engines—clamoring for dominance in an …
Movies You Gotta See: ‘Moneyball’ is one of the best sports films of our time
We’ve gotten a few landmark sports films over the last 50 or so years. Each decade has had at least one top-tier sports film, but usually more. The 2011 biographical sports drama "Moneyball" might be the genre’s peak in the 2010s.
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Obituaries
Robert 'Bob' A. Nelson Sr.
Robert “Bob” A. Nelson Sr., age 84, of Tomahawk, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at his home under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice.
Suzanne 'Suzie' G. Richwalski
Suzanne “Suzie” G. Richwalski, age 94, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Milestone Assisted Living in Tomahawk.
Andy Thomas MacMorran
Andy Thomas MacMorran, 78, passed away March 20, 2025 at the Seasons for Life Hospice House in Woodruff, Wis.
Cathy J. Bahlow
Cathy J. Bahlow, 61, of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Charles 'Chuck' E. Gaedtke
Charles “Chuck” E. Gaedtke, 69, of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Asprius Wausau Hospital.
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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
Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.
Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.
Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.
Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.
Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.
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