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Aspirus announces $227 million expansion of Wausau hospital

Aspirus Health this week announced an expansion of its Wausau hospital.

Special Response Team tours Weinbrenner Shoe Company
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team collaborated with Weinbrenner Shoe Company for a tour of the Merrill facility on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Jan. 20, 2025
As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Photo courtesy of DOR.
New IRS Direct File program available to Wisconsin taxpayers
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding the public that Direct File, the new free option for filing federal taxes, is available for Wisconsin taxpayers.
Two receive minor injuries in bus vs. SUV crash in Town of Merrill
Two people, including a student, received minor injuries in a school bus vs. SUV crash last week.
Government
Wisconsin municipalities receive more than $141 million in quarterly transportation aids
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) this week announced that counties and municipalities across the state received more than $141 million in the first quarterly payments for 2025 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway and Expressway Policing Aids.
City council approves purchase of new fire engine
The Tomahawk Fire Department (TFD) will be getting a new fire engine within the next several years.
Lincoln County seeking citizen participation on commissions
Lincoln County is currently accepting applications for citizen participation on several commissions.
Education
TES holds hallway decorating contest
Tomahawk Elementary School recently held a hallway decorating contest aimed at demonstrating school expectations. Each grade level had a specific theme from a different part of the school to …
Nicolet College conducting community survey aimed at improving services, programs
Nicolet College has launched a community survey to improve its services and programs for employers, high school students and learners of all ages.
Pictured are Nicolet College students and Northwoods community members at the Tate Britain museum in London in 2023.
Nicolet College to host educational art trip to London
Registration is open for an educational art trip to London, offered by Nicolet College.
Sports
Hatchet swimmers travel to Ashwaubenon, host double dual
The Tomahawk Hatchet boys’ swim team recently competed in an invite and hosted a double dual.
THS students attend first GNC Leadership Summit
Six Tomahawk High School (THS) students recently represented Tomahawk at the first Great Northern Conference (GNC) Leadership Summit.
Hatchet hockey team receives Sportsmanship Award
The Tomahawk Hatchet hockey team was recently presented with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA)/Rural Mutual Sportsmanship Award.
Nature and Outdoors
Tomahawk Sports Center was one of the tour's lcoal stops.
‘Ride With the Cup’ stops in Tomahawk ahead of Eagle River snowmobile derby
Ride With the Cup, formerly known as the Torch Ride for the Badger State Games, made several stops in the Tomahawk area earlier this month.
Anglers can help stop the spread of invasive species this winter by following bait rules and checking gear for attached organic matter and mud.
Anglers encouraged to help protect Wisconsin waters from aquatic invasive species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species while fishing this winter.
Inside a black-capped chickadee's big, adorable head is a big, effective brain.
Natural Connections: A black-capped brain
"Black-capped chickadees are the most fun. They dart in, grab a single seed, and swoop off to eat it in a spot that’s less exposed than the feeder on a second-floor deck railing. This is similar to the feeding strategy of a ruffed grouse, but on a much smaller scale," writes Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Opinion and Editorial
Letter to the Editor: Jan. 22, 2025
Letter to the Editor published in the Jan. 22, 2025 issue of the Tomahawk Leader.
We Are One
Dear reader,  I am not just one; I am a unit of many — my ancestors who paved the way, the stages of my life shaped by community and friends, and the family of God's creation to which …
Movies You Gotta See: They just don’t make ‘em like ‘Rounders’ anymore
The 1998 drama "Rounders," directed by John Dahl, gives us a glimpse into another fascinating underworld: one that revolves around high-stakes poker.
Obituaries
Terry Winchell
Terry Winchell, 70, of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Raymond 'Ray' J. Winker
Raymond “Ray” J. Winker, age 84, of Tomahawk, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wis.
Michelle 'Shelly' Durkee
Michelle “Shelly” Durkee, age 56, of Tomahawk, unexpectedly passed away on Jan. 14, 2025.
Daniel 'Dan' Doucette
Following a brief illness, Daniel “Dan” Doucette, 71, of Indianapolis, Ind., passed on December 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Jeannie Ann Bouvat-Gudgeon
Sadly, our beloved, Jeannie Ann Bouvat-Gudgeon, of Rothschild, Wis., passed away in her home due to complications related to Alzheimer’s on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
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.
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