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Lincoln County Coroner Valerie Caylor highlights efforts of Death Review Committee

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Lincoln County Coroner Valerie Caylor is highlighting a local committee’s efforts to reduce the number of accidental deaths in the county.

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Aspirus offers respiratory virus season tips for those with diabetes
With respiratory virus season underway, Aspirus Health recently provided critical tips for those with diabetes.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Jan. 6, 2025
As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
National Radon Action Month: DHS encouraging building owners, schools to test for odorless, colorless gas
As part of National Radon Action Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging home and building owners, as well as schools, to test for the odorless, colorless gas.
Marshfield Clinic, Sanford Health complete merger
Marshfield Clinic Health System and Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., have completed their merger and are now one nonprofit integrated health system operating as Sanford Health.
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Government
Lincoln County seeking citizen participation on commissions
Lincoln County is currently accepting applications for citizen participation on several commissions.
Lemay Forestry Center project approved by Wisconsin State Building Commission
Governor Tony Evers this week announced that the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $81.5 million in projects across the state, including one in Tomahawk.
City water fluoridation advisory referendum to appear on April ballots
Next spring, City of Tomahawk voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on the fluoridation of the city’s drinking water supply.
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Education
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.
THS FBLA students take part in Finance and Investment Bowl
Three Tomahawk High School (THS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students this week took part in an educational game designed to help promote financial literacy and awareness among high schoolers.
Pictured, back row, from left: Galen Schmidt, Dominic Boos, Damian Ramirez-Gonzales; front: Ryu Fuszard, Ayla Lewison, Julia McGovern.
Six THS singers selected for 75th annual Dorian Vocal Festival
The Tomahawk High School (THS) Music Department last week announced that six THS choir members – four seniors and two juniors – have been invited to sing in the 2025 Dorian Vocal Festival.
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Sports
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.
Tomahawk swimmers gearing up for sectional tournament
The Tomahawk Hatchet boys' swim team season kicked off with three meets in one week,
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Nature and Outdoors
Guided Underdown hike slated for next month
The Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will host a guided hike in the Underdown area of the Lincoln County Forest.
atv action / riding around having fun / motion blur on wheels
DNR seeking public comment for ATV/UTV mapping, communication grant project application
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment for a grant project application to support ATV/UTV mapping and communication.
Wilson’s Warblers are bright yellow with a little black cap.
Natural Connections: Wilson’s Warbler ‘wow’
"Sure enough, our binoculars revealed a flock of half-a-dozen or more little birds, 'yellow as a lemon, with a smooth, black cap…' as Mary Oliver described them. Laughing in delight, we felt like we’d just conjured these Wilson’s Warblers with her poem," writes Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
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Opinion and Editorial
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.
Finding The Perfect Someone
Dear Reader,  Life's treasures aren't measured in material possessions like a sleek car or a spacious mansion. You could have all of these things, but without someone to share them with, …
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Obituaries
Mitchel Charles Hipler
Mitchel Charles Hipler passed away suddenly on Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 66.
Donald 'Don' Joseph Boschke Jr.
Donald “Don” Joseph Boschke Jr. age 63, beloved son of Maxine Boschke, loving brother of Bonnie Anderson, and Michelle (Donnie “Bush”) Bushar, passed away on Dec. 21, 2024 in Punta Gorda, Fla. He was waiting to be picked up at the airport to begin his annual three-week holiday vacation with family.
Carol J. Ruplinger
Carol J. Ruplinger, age 90, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Carl F. Theiler
Carl F. Theiler, age 89, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 2, 2025, following a brief illness.
Bob Skubal
Coach Bob Skubal, age 74, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, as a result of complications that arose from recent surgeries.
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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
In May of 1968, plans were being made by the Downtown Businessman’s Association of the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce to host a city-wide appreciation event for Vince Lombardi.
In May of 1968, plans were being made by the Downtown Businessman’s Association of the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce to host a city-wide appreciation event for Vince Lombardi.
In May of 1968, plans were being made by the Downtown Businessman’s Association of the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce to host a city-wide appreciation event for Vince Lombardi.
In May of 1968, plans were being made by the Downtown Businessman’s Association of the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce to host a city-wide appreciation event for Vince Lombardi.
In May of 1968, plans were being made by the Downtown Businessman’s Association of the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce to host a city-wide appreciation event for Vince Lombardi.
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