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Boy Scouts, Legion team up for spring roadside cleanup

On Sunday, May 4, Boy Scout Troop 548 teamed up with American Legion Post 93 for their annual spring cleanup of County Rd. S from the Lincoln County garage to U.S. Hwy. 51 southeast of Tomahawk.

Free well water testing kits available to immunocompromised individuals, low-income households
The Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) is continuing to offer free well water testing kits to Lincoln County well owners who have weakened immune systems or who meet income criteria.
WisDOT shines light on odometer fraud
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding car buyers to verify vehicle mileage before they buy.
Schoenenberger completes Nicolet College Jail Academy
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office last week gave a shoutout to Corrections Officer Dane Schoenenberger for completing the Nicolet College Jail Academy.
The Symonds family, owners of The Grill, were welcomed by Tomahawk Ambassadors Becky Jaecks, Dawn Nelson, Kathy Rankin, Deb Tomaszewski, Mary Lu Voermans, Bunny Kluka and Diane Timm.
Ambassadors hold ribbon cutting ceremony at The Grill
The Tomahawk Ambassadors recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Grill.
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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
Tomahawk students take part in Community Service Project Day ahead of graduation
The Tomahawk High School (THS) Class of 2025 volunteered their time and efforts to make a positive impact in the community during their recent Community Service Project Day.
Hatchet Choppers’ BUILD Moto bike races in short track event
The Hatchet Choppers, a group of Tomahawk High School students taking part in a statewide motorcycle building contest, last week had their project bike compete in a race.
Tomahawk fifth graders graduate from D.A.R.E. program
The Tomahawk Police Department (TPD) last week recognized the Tomahawk Elementary School and St. Mary’s School students who recently graduated from the D.A.R.E. program.
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Sports
Five takeaways from the Packers’ 2025 schedule
Well folks, the most important sports day of the year has finally happened: The National Football League has released the 2025 schedule. This will remain the most important sports day of the year for the next 365 days, give or take, until the 2026 schedule comes out.
Hatchet tracksters take part in Otto Bacher meet
The Tomahawk High School track and field team recently competed in the Otto Bacher meet in Merrill.
Pictured, from left, are members of the first place team from Castaways: Bob Donath, Robert Augustine, Derek Bartz, Paul Lyskawa and Russ Wadzinski.
Castaways, Floyd’s, Bottoms Up take top three spots in Equal Opportunity Pool League
The Tomahawk Tuesday Night Equal Opportunity Pool League last week announced its top three teams for the 2024-25 season.
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Nature and Outdoors
There’s still time to apply for Wisconsin's 2025 elk hunting season.
DNR reminding hunters to apply for 2025 elk hunting license
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Wisconsin hunters that they have until Saturday, May 31 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license.
Lincoln County identified as leader in water quality
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is shining a spotlight on the state’s exceptional water resources through its Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters (HWHQW) initiative.
Fishing Report: Well on our way to a fantastic summer
With Memorial Day just around the corner, we’re having some fine spring fishing up here.
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Opinion and Editorial
Memorial Day: Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice
Dear Reader,  As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember and honor those who gave everything for our nation. Each Memorial Day, we stand in solemn gratitude for thos who never …
Unto Dust...
Dear Reader,  In the final accounting, when the ledger of our days closes and the last breath escapes like a whisper into the void, what remains of us? We who once walked with purpose, …
Movies You Gotta See: With ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Richard Linklater captures a moment in time
"Dazed and Confused" takes place over the course of one day in 1976 Austin, Texas, following the conversations and activities of various teenagers on the last day of school.
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Obituaries
Kirsten (Kissy) J. Boyens
Kirsten (Kissy) Boyens died unexpectedly in her home on Oct. 4, 2024 at the age of 61.
Barbara Ann Wagner
Barbara Ann Wagner, age 86, of Tomahawk and Eagle River, Wis., unexpectedly passed to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Wausau, Wis.
John Robert Mott
John Robert Mott, 78, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home.
Jack G. Evans
Jack G. Evans, age 80, of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home under the care of his family and Moments Hospice.
Joanne 'Grandma Joan' P. Kasmierski
Joanne “Grandma Joan” P. Kasmierski, age 86, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
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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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