Ruby’s Pantry has been serving people in Rhinelander for the last 12 years. First ran by Grace Foursquare Church, then by Calvary Baptist Church for the last eight and a half years.
What began as a job turned into a passion, which then led to a small business owner who knows how to get your mojo running.
Four Oneida County law enforcement agencies will provide the opportunity to help prevent prescription medication abuse and prescription medication theft by eliminating homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, April 6, 2026.
Through the Tomahawk Public Library (TPL) Natural Resources Education Fund, TPL recently stocked up on new nature-themed books for children and adults, installed a birdfeeder with a camera and led multiple youth reading and library enrichment programs.
A Town of Merrill man was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, on multiple counts of possession of child pornography following a search warrant executed at his residence.
On Saturday, March 28, residents of Lincoln County and the surrounding area gathered at the Eagles Club in Merrill for the “Northwoods Senior Breakfast,” hosted by the Senior Empowerment Project (SEP).
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Aspirus Health is shining a light on forensic nurses that coordinate a mobile team that supports Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services across 12 hospitals in northcentral Wisconsin.
After successfully extinguishing its first wildland fire of the season this past weekend, the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department highlighted spring wildfire season and is encouraging the public to take preventative steps.
When Jessica Freitag-Vanderpal’s husband Eric was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, they did something many couples avoid: they began planning for the worst. They completed advanced directives spelling out Eric’s wishes for end-of-life care. They established powers of attorney for healthcare and finances. They drafted wills. They purchased supplemental cancer diagnosis insurance. Nearly a year after Eric’s death in April 2025, Jessica knows these decisions made all the difference.
Katelyn M. Nardi, age 27, formerly of Merrill and now listing a Tomahawk address, was charged in Lincoln County Circuit Court on Monday, March 23, with two felony counts in connection with the Oct. 22, 2025, death of her five-year-old daughter, Oakley Nardi, in Merrill.
Numerous Tomahawk individuals were recognized at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)’s 35th annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards.
As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 30, 2026.
Last week, four area Special Response Teams (SRTs), including Lincoln County’s, were recognized for their roles in a hostage rescue incident in the City of Antigo.
Earlier this month, the Chaplain of the Tomahawk Area Veterans Honor Guard traveled to Tennessee to attend the memorial service for a former armed forces member who had recently passed away.
Jessica L. Wickersham, age 37, whose current address is shown as the Lincoln County Jail in Merrill, made her initial appearance in Lincoln County Circuit Court on Monday, March 23, facing three felony counts of second degree sexual assault.
Taste of Tomahawk returned to Inshalla Country Club this past weekend with a birthday theme to celebrate its 21st year.
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced that Governor Tony Evers signed a $450,000.00 contract to improve State Hwy. 86 over U.S. Hwy. 51 between the U.S. Hwy. 51 southbound ramps and the U.S. Hwy. 51 northbound ramps in the City of Tomahawk.
Several local organizations were among 20 groups from across the state that were awarded Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Next month, City of Tomahawk voters will elect a new Mayor for the first time in a decade. The two candidates seeking the post – Michael “Hob” Habeck and Jeffrey Koth – are set to face off in the Tuesday, April 7 Spring Election. Habeck and Koth recently participated in a questionnaire from the Tomahawk Leader, covering topics ranging from their personal backgrounds and community ties to their approaches to service if elected.