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Fall Fest Returns to Tomahawk Main Street Saturday

Published on 10/24/2025 under News Downtown Tomahawk will be celebrating the season with the return of the annual Tomahawk Main Street Fall Fest on Saturday. The district has been decorated with scarecrows, pumpkins and cornstalks in the lead up to the award-winning October celebration. While they try to offer something for everyone, the event is certainly geared towards families. Main Street Director Jennifer Turkiewicz noted Fall Fest is just another way for the district to give back to the people who support their businesses throughout the year. She says, "Fall Fest provides families and friends an opportunity to get together, make memories and enjoy our beautiful downtown." And people turn out...Turkiewicz estimated more than 1,000 people attend Fall Fest each year. More than a dozen businesses are either hosting or sponsoring activities like pumpkin decorating, crafts, and plenty of fall-themed treats. This year Tomahawk Main Street set up a seasonal photo setting in the pocket park next to their office. Fall Fest not only celebrates fall, but also Halloween. After a few year absence, they're bringing back the costume parade to start the day, and participating businesses will host trick-or-treating into the afternoon. Turkiewicz says seeing all of the costumes is one of her favorite parts of the day. In recent years, she say more families have been wearing themed costumes including one that dressed as the Incredibles family. Line-up for the costume parade begins at 10:45am. Events continue until 3pm. Tomahawk Main Street has a full list of activities, locations and sponsors on their Facebook Page.

Published on 10/24/2025 under News A Northwoods grocery leader was recently recognized by his peers. Bob Jaskolski, current president and CEO of Trig's was the first ever recipient of the Wisconsin Grocer's Association-Lifetime Achievement Award. He was presented with the award at the WGA Innovation Expo. According to the announcement, the honor celebrates a career serving with excellence, innovation, and service to those who made a lasting contribution to the grocery industry and their communities. Jaskolski has more than 40 years of experience between his time at Trigs and previously SuperValu. They highlighted his efforts both in store and in the community particularly programs that tackle food insecurity. They wrote "His strategic vision has helped Trig's stay ahead of industry trends, developing innovative shopping experiences, and unique programs for guests." Mike Semmann, WGA CEO/President says, "Bob's leadership has strengthened not only Trig's and the stores he has worked with, but the Wisconsin grocery industry and the Wisconsin Grocers Association. Back in 2020, Jaskolski was also recognized as the WGA Grocer of the Year.

Published on 10/24/2025 under News The Wisconsin State Patrol is hoping to reduce the number of crashes involving new drivers. Data shows there were more than 19,000 crashes involving teen drivers on Wisconsin roadways last year. Inexperience, distractions and speed often contribute to these crashes. As part of their October 'Law of the Month' the State Patrol is encouraging parents to communicate with their teen drivers before handing over the keys. State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan, "Ongoing conversations about safe driving can go a long way in preparing teen drivers to take the wheel." He notes that these conversations can begin when kids are still in the back seat and also encouraged parents to set a good example. That includes buckling up, putting down discussions, and driving the speed limit. The Wisconsin DMV has a teen portal that provides resources for parents and sponsors of teen drivers

Published on 10/24/2025 under News Coming up Saturday, law enforcement agencies around the state will work with health departments and other partners to collect unwanted prescription medications. It's time once again for the semi-annual Drug Take Back event. Throughout the day Saturday, special drop-off locations will be set up around the state. These drug take back events serve several purposes. They keep prescriptions out of landfills and municipal water systems, but they also keep them in safe hands. Residents here in Lincoln County are fortunate to have a number of permanent drop-off locations. That includes both the Tomahawk and Merrill Police Departments. While they are available for use year-round, the statewide collection events serve as a good reminder to utilize the service. For these needing to locate a prescription drug disposal location, the state health department has an interactive map allowing users to search for both temporary and permanent drop-off sites.

Published on 10/24/2025 under News The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has been participating in a trial use of a law enforcement camera system, and now a grant will allow them to continue using the cameras. At their meeting Tuesday, the Lincoln County Board approved a resolution accepting a $184,000 donation from the Bierman Family Foundation to implement and maintain the Flock LPR camera system program for 10 years. Sheriff Ken Schneider was on hand at the meeting to discuss how the agency has utilized the program during the trial period. They utilize six small, solar-powered cameras that are strategically placed along roads. The cameras are programmed to look for previously flagged vehicles as part of open investigations by identifying car makes and models and reading license plates. Scheider noted the system is especially valuable in a number of areas such as locating missing persons, specifically highlighting a Silver Alert when a senior driver was unaccounted for. Flock cameras have also allowed deputies to seek vehicles involved in pursuits. During the brief discussion, a few supervisors did raise some privacy concerns, however the resolution was approved by voice vote.

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Hatchet Football Team Wins Level One Playoff Game

Published on 10/24/2025 under Sports On Friday night, the Tomahawk Hatchet Football Team won their ninth game of the season, with a 41-14 Level One WIAA Playoff victory over Omro. Tomahawk dominated the line of scrimmage all night, as they rushed for 290 yards and had over 35 minutes of possession offensively. On the other side of the ball, Tomahawk held Omro to just 39 yards rushing. Rex Reilly had three rushing touchdowns, and carried the ball 13 times for 59 yards. Jonah Dickens also had three touchdowns, two touchdown catches, both from Jett Reilly, one from 43 yards out the other from ten. Dickens also added a nine yard touchdown run. Jett Reilly, along with those two touchdown passes and 72 yards through the air, had 76 yards on the ground. Tomahawk is now 9-1 on the season and will host Spencer/Columbus Catholic on Friday night at Hatchet Field. Spencer/Columbus defeated New Holstein 31-12. The #1 seed Hatchets and #5 seed Spencer/Columbus will play at Hatchet Field on Friday night at 7:00 pm. Northwoods 92-5 will have the Fehrman Orthodontics Kickoff Cabin at 6:10 pm, and the opening kickoff at 7:00 pm. In other scores from Level One action: In D-5: Stratford beat Richland Center 41-9 In D-4: Mosinee defeated Turner 41-7 In D-3: Merrill defeated Lakeland 38-12, Rhinelander lost to Edgewood 35-7, Wausau East lost to Mount Horeb/Barneveld, and Medford lost to Grafton 49-14

Published on 10/24/2025 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Division Two WIAA Sectional Meet at the MARC in Merrill on Friday. The Hatchet girls will have an individual qualifier at the WIAA State Meet next Saturday at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids, as Freshman Charlee Lund in fifth place overall and will competed at state. The Hatchet girls finished in fourth place overall, Abbie Rosenmeir was 18th, Lydia Shaney finished 20th, Faith Derleth was 35th, and Elise Gibeault was 38th. Wittenberg-Birnamwood finished first and Shawano was second. On the boys side, Tomahawk was fifth. Lakeland ran away with the boys race scoring 45 points and Shawano qualifies for state with their second place finish. Caiden Reichelt let Tomahawk and finished just one place out of qualifying. Reichelt was 10th overall, Connor Zorn was 37th, Jordyn Carew was 39th, Dawson Jones 42nd and Ryan Montag was 48th. The WIAA Division Two Girls State Race will be at 2:25 pm next Saturday and will feature Hatchet freshman Charlee Lund.

Published on 10/20/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Cross Country squads competed in the Great Northern Conference meet in Rhinelander Saturday. The Hatchet girls placed second overall, ten points behind Conference champion Medford. Charlee Lund was the highest-placed Hatchet, finishing third with a time of 20:22. Abbie Rosenmeier and Lydia Shaney each finished in the Top Ten. The Hatchet boys placed fourth overall in the Conference meet. The Hatchets' top finisher was Caiden Reichelt, placing eighth with a time of 18:26. The Other Hatchet to finish in the Top 25 was Joe Zastrow. The Regular Season is officially wrapped up for Cross Country. The WIAA Division 2 Sectional Meet is Friday in Merrill.

Published on 10/20/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's football squad wrapped up the 2025 regular season with a come-from-behind victory over Great Northern Conference rival Lakeland at Incredible Bank Field in Minocqua Friday night, 28-13. The Hatchets overcame two first-half turnovers and 12 total penalties to defeat the T-Birds for the third time in the last four tries. The Hatchets ran for a season-high 323 yards on 63 carries. Tiegan Sarazin rushed for a career-high 124 yards and three touchdowns, all coming in the second half. Tomahawk also got 99 rushing yards from Jett Reilly and 95 yards rushing from Max Larson. The Hatchets forced three Lakeland turnovers, including a scoop and score from Jonah Dickens in the first half. The win gives Tomahawk a record of 8-1 and 6-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The eight wins by Tomahawk are the most in a regular season since 1999. The Hatchets also clinch a share of the Great Northern Conference championship with Mosinee, their first conference title since 1989. The Hatchets are the #1 seed in the WIAA Division 5 playoffs and will be playing host to #8 seed Omro in the first round at Hatchet Field. It is also the first time Tomahawk has hosted a playoff game since 2007. Tune in for the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Kickoff Cabin at 6:10 and opening kick at 7:00. Tim Albert and Jon Long will be in the broadcast booth. If Tomahawk wins, it will be their first playoff victory since 2015. The Hatchets would then play either #4 seed New Holstein or #5 seed Spencer/Columbus Catholic.

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