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TCT Summer Workshop gearing up for performance of ‘Supervillains Anonymous’

The Tomahawk Community Theater (TCT) Summer Workshop will perform “Supervillains Anonymous” by Michael Bauer at the Tomahawk High School auditorium on Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m.

Harley recreates 2004 Pow Wow Days parade float
For the first time in more than 20 years, Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations built a float for Tomahawk’s Pow Wow Days parade on Friday, July 4, and it was throwback to a previous float.
DeKiep completes Private Pilot Practical Test
Local resident and 2024 graduate of Tomahawk High School Paige DeKiep successfully completed her Private Pilot Practical Test on Thursday, July 3.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: July 7, 2025
As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 7, 2025.
Bishop
Aspirus: What to know about prescription refills, renewals
Aspirus Health recently shared information on prescription refills and renewals.
Government
Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.
NCHC votes to terminate Pine Crest operating agreement at year end
The Executive Committee of the North Central Community Services Program Board Committee (i.e., North Central Health Care) met on Thursday, June 26 and passed a motion to provide notice relative to terminating the operating agreement between Lincoln County and North Central Health Care (NCHC) as to the operation of Pine Crest Nursing Home.
DATCP announces settlement with CenturyLink for misrepresentation of monthly service prices
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) last month announced that it has entered into a settlement with Lumen Technologies Service Group LLC and CenturyLink Communications LLC (collectively CenturyLink) to resolve allegations that CenturyLink misrepresented the monthly price of their internet services to consumers who were offered a fixed price throughout the subscription term.
Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.
With 14-8 vote, Lincoln County board approves Pine Crest sale
The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors last week approved the sale of the county-owned Pine Crest Nursing Home.
Education
‘This is the first step’: Five incarcerated students celebrate high school graduation at Oneida County Jail
Earlier this month, five incarcerated students at the Oneida County Jail celebrated earning their high school diplomas at a graduation ceremony.
TMS eighth graders take field trip to East Coast
Eighth grade students at Tomahawk Middle School recently took a field trip to the East Coast, visiting Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City.
St. Mary’s students visit State Capitol
St. Mary's School 4th and 5th grade students recently visited the State Capitol for their end of the school year field trip. 
Sports
Matthew Theyerl, age 9, from Walla Walla, Wash., took first place in the frog jumping contest.
Kids take part in annual Pow Wow Days races, frog jumping contest
The annual Pow Wow Days kids’ frog jumping contest, running races and gunny sack races were held in Tomahawk on Friday, July 4.
New participation record set for annual Pow Wow Days races
A total of 707 runners took part in this year’s Pow Wow Days races in Tomahawk on Friday, July 4, setting a new participation record.
Jacob Misiorowski shines in first matchup against Pirates phenom Paul Skenes
Two of Major League Baseball’s best young pitchers squared off last week in a game the entire baseball world had its collective eye on.
Nature and Outdoors
Fishing Report: The time of year to fish smart
We’re now in the heart of summer up here, with vacation crowds, heavy boat traffic, and classic Northwoods weather – warm days and cooler nights.
LCHD shines light on tick-borne illnesses, blastomycosis
This week, the Lincoln County Health Department shared information on tick-borne illnesses and blastomycosis.
Spring survey results for pheasant and ruffed grouse show promise for fall hunting opportunities, according to the Wisconsin DNR.
DNR: Spring surveys show increase in pheasant while ruffed grouse numbers remain strong
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.
Opinion and Editorial
Beyond A Crossroads Where Knowledge Meets Experience
Dear Reader, Recently, I encountered the late David Foster Wallace’s famous commencement speech, and I found myself captivated by his insights on steering through life’s complexities …
Independence Day
Dear Reader, The Fourth of July is upon us once again—a day when we pause to celebrate our independence as a nation. This holiday commemorates that pivotal moment in 1776 when our …
Private Universes
Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …
Obituaries
Benjamin (Ben) W. Brown
Benjamin (Ben) W. Brown, 94, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully in his home on June 29, 2025.
Mary 'Joyce' Repinski
Mary “Joyce” Repinski (or Joyce to those who knew her because of so many “Mary’s” in the family) was born in, Oak Park, Ill., on Nov. 11, 1958, to the late Dana and Mary (Adkins) McCormick.
Joan L. Pagel
Joan L. Pagel, age 74, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.
Jay Alan Van Ryen
Jay Alan Van Ryen, 70, of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by family under the care of Interim Hospice.
Daniel Shea Geraty Jr.
Daniel Shea Geraty Jr., 30, of Wausau, Wis., passed away Tuesday, June 24, 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.
Special Sections
A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.
A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.
A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.
A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.
A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.