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WaWui Launches Capital Campaign for SARA Park Improvements

Published on 06/30/2025 under News The non-proft behind a popular park in Tomahawk announced a capital campaign as well as a new event this fall. Over the weekend, WaWui kicked off a $5 million fundraising campaign aimed at revitalizing and upgrading SARA Park a longtime community hub. They've got plans for multiple upgrades and improvements such as modernizing electrical systems in the building; installing a new, energy-efficient ice plant; replacing the bleachers; and improvements to accessibility, efficiency, and comfort throughout the building. That same announcement also included plans for the debut of the Beer and Bacon Bash on October 4. It will offer craft beer tasting, bacon inspired dishes, and live entertainment and activities. They've also got their annual motorcycle raffle, which will be drawn at the Fall Ride. Chris Bembinster, President of the Wa Wui Board says, "We're incredibly proud to launch this campaign with an event that brings the community together in the same way SARA Park has for decades." He added, "This is more than just a fundraiser — it's an investment in the future of youth sports, local events, and a place where our community connects." SARA Park has become home to local hockey, figure skating, pickleball and bingo, while also hosting special events like the Antique Outboard Motor Show and Fall Ride. The facility is operated by the volunteer non-profit known as WaWui.

Published on 06/30/2025 under News Last Winter the Town of Boulder Junction debuted a unique new ice skating loop. Now that trail is award-winning. The Glide Skating Ribbon at Winter Park was a first-of-its-kind project in Wisconsin, transforming a railroad grade into a festive ice skating trail that wound through the trees. The township announced that project has been awarded with a 2025 Wisconsin Governor's Outdoor Industry – First Ascent Award for Innovation. The award recognizes a community-led approach to outdoor recreation that demonstrates exceptional creativity. Town Chairman Dennis Reuss. "The Glide brought many people to Boulder Junction this past winter and made a very strong positive impact on our local businesses. This award confirms what we've seen firsthand, true innovation paired with community spirit delivers real results." Laura Bertch, Chairperson of the Boulder Junction Park Board, emphasized the collaborative spirit behind the project. "This honor reflects not only the leadership of our Park Board members but also the dedication of the many volunteers who gave their time and energy to make this vision a reality." The Board said in the announcement that they're looking to building upon this success with additional amenities and attractions. And this weekend is a good time to celebrate as the Board has already announced plans for the 1st annual Boulder Junction Parks & Recreation Celebration Day on July 5 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Boulder Junction Lion's Club Pavilion.

Published on 06/30/2025 under News With action picking up on area waterways, a popular awareness campaign returns to remind boaters about simple steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The DNR will team up with local volunteers and lake organizations for the annual Great Lakes Landing Blitz. It's a regional collaboration that includes all Great Lakes states and provinces. Here in Wisconsin, the Clean Boats, Clean Waters teams will be offering tips during boat landing inspections to help keep our waterways clean. Many Northwoods boaters are already familiar with these volunteers at local landings during the boating season. Erin McFarlane is a Clean Boats, Clean Waters coordinator. She says, "The Landing Blitz is a key part of our statewide aquatic invasive species prevention efforts since the holiday draws both frequent and infrequent boaters to the water, allowing us to educate and empower a lot of people." She added, "Every year, hundreds of people voluntarily help raise aquatic invasive species awareness and emphasize the importance of boaters taking action." The two-week Landing Blitz kicks off today and runs through July 13.

Published on 06/30/2025 under News After several months on the rise, the local unemployment estimates saw big improvements in May. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development released their county job figures this past week. The unemployment estimates were improved in a little more than half, 37 of the state's 72 counties. Some of the biggest improvements were right here in the Northwoods. In Lincoln County, the unemployment estimate fell from 4% in April to 3.5% in May. Oneida County was also 4% in April, and fell to 3.3% in May. And one of the biggest improvements was up in Vilas County. It went from 6% in April to 3.7% in May. While improved month over month, all three Northwoods Counties, and 70 of 72 counties around the state, were up when compared to May of last year.

Published on 06/30/2025 under News The Northwoods Children's Museum is highlighting local plants and animals through a weekly program. The kids museum up in Eagle River is teaming up with the Northwoods Wildlife Center to offer free wildlife education programs throughout the summer. Every Monday morning, they'll focus on a new animal that can be found right in our own back yard. The first session was held last week, and was focused on loons. This morning they'll focus on turtles. Other topics during the summer include eagles; reptiles; butterflies and owls Many of the programs will feature live animals. No registration is required, all ages welcome. These programs will take place each Monday at 10:30am.

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Voermans Competes in WIAA State Track & Field Meet

Published on 06/09/2025 under Sports Hatchet Junior Track and Field Athlete Alicia Voermans finished 13th in the Pole Vault at the WIAA Division 2 State Track and Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Friday. Voermans equaled the school record with a leap of ten feet even. Voermans finished ahead of Angelina Appelbaum of New Berlin Eisenhower, Calee Klein of Clinton, and Amelia Sikri of New Berlin West. Voermans' GNC opponent, Rhinelander's Macy Myers placed eighth with a leap of 11 feet. This concludes the Tomahawk Track and Field Season.

Published on 06/05/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Sawyer Hanna's Season ended in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Golf Meet at Hayward Golf Course Wednesday in a playoff. Hanna finished with a score of 74 and headed into a three-way playoff with Medford's Zach Hintz and St. Croix Central's Braiden Rasmussen. In the playoff, Hanna and Hintz both pared on the playoff hole. However, Rasmussen chipped in a birdie from 40 feet to be the final individual state qualifier from the Sectional Meet.

Published on 06/03/2025 under Sports The Hatchet baseball team gave #1 seed and #5 in Division 3 Elk Mound their whole effort, but came up just short at Village Park Monday, losing in the WIAA Regional Semifinal in walk-off fashion, 4-3. Tomahawk scored the first two runs of the game and held a 2-1 lead until the fourth inning. After Elk Mound took the lead on an RBI groundout in the fifth, the Hatchets responded with a triple from Cash Olsen and an RBI single from Brody Rigney to tie the game at 3-3. Regardless, the Mounders would get the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to score on a sacrifice fly by third baseman Kaden Moyer, scoring centerfielder Kamron Diermeier. Rigney pitched 5.1 innings of work, giving up just three runs on six hits while striking out six. Rigney also went three for four at the plate with three singles. Olsen finished two for three with a triple. Drew Tollefson went two for four with an RBI as well. Tomahawk finises the 2025 season with a 10-13 record and a 5-7 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate four seniors, who are Rigney, Tollefson, Brayden Larson, and Cooper Hetzel.

Published on 05/30/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Baseball Squad walked off #9 seed Chetek-Weyerhauser in a wild WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal Game at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field Thursday, winning, 11-10. The Hatchets jumped out to a 7-2 lead after two innings, but the Bulldogs jumped ahead. Chetek-Weyerhauser scored eight of the next nine runs, including a five-run sixth inning. The Hatchets trailed, 10-8 in the bottom of the sixth before tying the game with two more runs. With one out in the bottom of the seventh, Junior Second Baseman Nick Arndt walked off the game with a fielder's choice, scoring Wally Horabik. Drew Tollefson went three for four with a double and an RBI. The Hatchets came away with 13 hits and took advantage of six Chetek-Weyerhauser errors. The win puts Tomahawk at 10-12 on the season. The Hatchets will play in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal at #1 Seed and #4 ranked in Division 3 Elk Mound Tuesday. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show is at 4:35 and First pitch is at 5:00 from Elk Mound Village Park on Sports Talk 810 AM and 97.7 FM WJJQ. If Tomahawk wins, they will play at either #4 seed Fall Creek of #5 seed Boyceville Wednesday.

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