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Tomahawk Hatchet Football Team Selected to Receive New Helmets from Packer Give Back Program

Published on 06/10/2026 under News The Tomahawk Hatchet football team will be a bit safer on the field this fall, thanks to a donation from the Green Bay Packers. Tomahawk was one of 10 Wisconsin high school football programs selected to receive $7,500 worth of new helmets through the Packers Helmet Give Back Program. Manufactured by Schutt and VICIS, the new gear will be delivered this summer to supplement or replace the team's existing equipment. The donation is part of the Packers' broader football outreach efforts through Packers Give Back, made possible through partnerships with Ticketmaster and Certor Sports. Packers officials noted that player safety was the driving force behind the initiative, which aims to help schools provide athletes with the top-tier equipment needed to compete safely. "The program helps ensure student-athletes have access to quality safety equipment while allowing schools to dedicate limited budgets to other needs within their football programs," said Packers Football Outreach Manager Ryan Fencl. The upgrade comes at a perfect time for the Hatchets, who are currently building on a successful stretch on the field that included a deep run in the WIAA playoffs last fall. The 10 recipients were selected from a pool of more than 200 applications. Tomahawk joins Abundant Life Christian School, Arcadia, Hillsboro, Milwaukee School of Languages, Peshtigo, Reedsburg, Stanley-Boyd, Waupun, and Weyauwega-Fremont as recipients in this year's cycle.

Published on 06/10/2026 under News Generally when you grab a book from the library you have to bring it back. But a monthly summer sale, allows patrons to bring materials home for keeps. The Friends of the Tomahawk Public Library are bringing back their summer book sale with the first coming up today. Friends of the Library member Nancy Herbison said the sales help raise money for library programs and other needs that may fall outside the library's regular budget. This includes sponsoring guest speakers and presenters, children's activities, as well as helping fund improvement projects on the library grounds. Visitors will find a wide variety of materials available, including hardcover and paperback books for adults, teens and children, as well as fiction and nonfiction titles. And while it's called a book sale, they'll also feature puzzles, audio books, magazines and videos. Instead of setting prices for each item, people can name their own via donation. The first sale is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tomahawk Public Library. Additional sales will be held July 8, Aug. 12 and Oct. 14.

Published on 06/10/2026 under News A partnership between the Tomahawk School District and Lincoln County to bring a dedicated social worker to campus has moved one step closer to reality. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Tomahawk School Board accepted a grant funded by Lincoln County's opioid settlement dollars to support the position starting next school year. Approved last month at the recommendation of the county's Opioid Settlement Task Force, the county will contribute $154,000 over four years, while the district will cover the remaining costs. District Administrator Wendell Quesinberry said the position will help bridge gaps between schools, families, and social services, while addressing the growing social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. Lincoln County Social Services Director Jessi Rumsey told board members that many children and families need support but do not meet the threshold for Child Protective Services intervention. A dedicated school social worker can connect families with resources, coordinate services, and provide early intervention before problems escalate. Ultimately, the position will allow the district to take a more proactive approach to student and family needs, reducing demands on county services over time. Rumsey noted that the goal is to invest in prevention and strengthen protective factors for local families. The next steps will involve establishing the formal position and beginning the hiring process.

Published on 06/10/2026 under News An early morning fire damaged a single unit of a Vilas County condominium building on Tuesday, but quick action by fire crews kept the flames from spreading to neighboring units. The Eagle River Area Fire Department was dispatched to the structure fire on Golf View Road in the Town of Washington at around 4 a.m. Upon arrival, crews observed flames coming from one unit of the six-unit building. Officials said the fire was successfully contained to the unit of origin, limiting damage to the rest of the building and allowing residents in neighboring condos to evacuate safely. The unit where the fire broke out was unoccupied at the time. While the rest of the building was saved, the affected unit sustained extensive damage to its first floor. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and remains under investigation.

Published on 06/10/2026 under News Harley-Davidson announced Tuesday that it is bringing production of several major motorcycle lines back to the United States from overseas. That's good news right here in Tomahawk, where the iconic motorcycle company operates two manufacturing plants. Under its new "Back to the Bricks" strategy, Harley-Davidson will return assembly, machining, and painting for its Pan America, Sportster S, and Nightster models to facilities in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. The company noted that shifts in the global trade environment and U.S. trade policy factored into the decision. Global Brand Ambassador Bill Davidson, "Bringing this work back home is another important step in getting back to the bricks, investing in American manufacturing, and building on our values." According to the announcement, the transition will support dozens of union jobs and is expected to be complete by 2027, just in time for the 2028 model year.

Published on 06/10/2026 under News Two people were injured Sunday after a pair of motorcycles crashed near Tomahawk. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, emergency responders were called to Somo Dam Drive near County Highway CC in the Town of Wilson. Deputies determined that both motorcycles were traveling east on Somo Dam Drive when the lead motorcyclist slowed down for debris in the road. The driver of the trailing motorcycle failed to notice in time and struck the lead bike from behind, causing the trailing driver to lose control and crash. Four people total were riding on the two motorcycles. Two of them were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for treatment.

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Gibeault Places 3rd in 400 meter dash

Published on 06/06/2026 under Sports In the WIAA Division 2 State Track & Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this weekend. Elise Gibeault and Ellie Micke competed in three separate events. Gibeault's top finish came in the 400 meter dash, placing third with a time of 56.7 seconds. Gibeault would finish 2.26 seconds behind state champion Harper Sheehan of Hayward. In her final event, the Hatchet Junior would set a brand new school record in the 200 meter dash with a time of 25.38 seconds, a full second behind Sheehan. As for Micke, her season would end in the High Jump Preliminaries. Micke would finish tied for 12th with Martin Luther's Dynasty Fancher. This concludes the Tomahawk Track & Field Season.

Published on 06/03/2026 under Sports The Hatchet golfing season would end in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Meet at Spooner Wednesday, placing ninth at the Spooner Golf Club. Tomahawk would finish with a 345, 13 strokes behind St. Croix Central. The top Hatchet golfer in the Sectional meet was Jake Albert, who placed 28th overall with an 82. Rounding out the top three were Rocco Carew with an 83 and Oliver Childers with an 87. Jaxon Kaiser finish with a 93 and Brayden Lamer finished with 100. This concludes the Tomahawk golfing season.

Published on 05/29/2026 under Sports Junior Athlete Elise Gibeault and Sophomore Athlete Ellie Micke would become the only Hatchets to qualify for the WIAA Division 2 State Track & Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse next weekend. Gibeault would finish second in both the 200 and 400 meter dashes. Gibeault would re-set personal bests and school records in both events. The Junior finished with a run of 25.74 seconds in the 200 meter dash and a run of 56.39 seconds in the 400 meter dash. Gibeault would place behind only Hayward's Harper Sheehan in both events. As for Micke, she was the last qualifier in the field in the High Jump. Micke tied for the 4th spot in the sectional and would advance by way of tiebreaker. Micke's leap in the High Jump was 5'3". Gibeault and Micke will compete in the WIAA Division 2 State Meet in La Crosse Friday. Field Events begin at 3:00 PM. Running events begin at 3:30 PM.

Published on 05/28/2026 under Sports Despite coming back from down four runs in the fifth inning, Tomahawk's baseball squad would fall in extra innings in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field to the Crandon Cardinals, 8-5. The Hatchets trailed 5-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning before tying the game up behind two-run hits from Nick Arndt and Max Larson. After the Hatchets stranded the winning run on third in the seventh, Crandon rolled off three runs off Hatchet pitcher Logan Norman to take the lead. Tomahawk would bring the tying run to the plate, but Arndt flew out to center to end the game and the season. Arndt finished two for five with a triple and two RBIs. Max Larson finished one for five with a double and two RBIs. Despite pitching five scoreless innings and retiring ten straight, Norman absorbed the loss on the mound. The Hatchets finish the 2026 season with a 9-11 record and a 7-7 Great Northern Conference record. Tomahawk graduates Norman, Arndt, Jonah Dickens, Wally Horabik, Colton Seslar, and Brody Hilgendorf.

Published on 05/27/2026 under Sports The Marawood Conference Champion Prentice Golf Team won the WIAA Regional Championship on Tuesday at the Inshalla Country Club. The Bucs set a school scoring record with a 297. Ladysmith finished 30 strokes behind Prentice. Eliah Harding led the way with an even par 70, Matti Heikkinen shot a 74, Hagan Isaacson a 76, Evan Lord a 78 and Jackson Isaacson shot a 79. Prentice will compete in the WIAA Sectional Meet on Tuesday at Big Fish Golf Club in Hayward. The first tee times are at 9:00 am.

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