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Lincoln County Opioid Task Force Releases Report

Published on 09/16/2025 under News The Lincoln County Opioid Task Force has released a new report that analyzes substance use in the county while outlining some steps to address the issue. Over the past year, the Lincoln County Opioid Task Force has studied substance use trends, gathered community feedback, and reviewed available resources and where help is needed. The assessment highlighted five takeaways: access and availability; community norms; family disruption; mental health; and stigma. The report will also help guide the county in spending national opioid settlement funds to help improve health and safety. Erin Ray is Opioid Grant Coordinator for the Lincoln County Health Department. She says, "In order to invest opioid funds in impactful ways, it was important to combine community perspectives with the data collected to tell the whole story." She added, "The final assessment does that and provides a nice road map going forward." The next steps for the task force will be in recommendations to invest the settlement funds to support prevention programs and expand peer support services for people in recovery. They noted ongoing community involvement will remain a top priority as plans move forward. There is actually a resolution on tonight's Lincoln County Board agenda authorizing a mini-grant program utilizing opioid settlement dollars. That full report is available on the Lincoln County website.

Published on 09/16/2025 under News The Tomahawk Fall Ride has come and gone… the influx of motorcycles kept Lincoln County Deputies busy. They highlighted several of these incidents in this week's Lincoln County Sheriff's Report. A crash involving multiple motorcycles sent several people to the hospital. That crash was reported on Friday along County Road A, just north of Tomahawk. Based on the initial investigation, a group of 15 motorcycles were traveling north when the lead motorcycle slowed down for traffic ahead. This caused a chain reaction crash of following motorcycles. The report indicates one driver lost control and clipped another bike causing that driver to be thrown from his motorcycle. Three other trailing motorcycles were also involved. Several parties were transported to Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital by either ambulance and private auto for treatment of undisclosed injuries. A Tomahawk man was arrested following a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, that crash happened Saturday on County S near Road Lake Road in the Town of Bradley. Preliminary investigation revealed that two motorcycles were traveling together on CTH S when an oncoming vehicle crossed over the center-line. Both motorcycles took evasive action, however one bike entered the ditch and crashed The operator was transported to a local hospital. Following the investigation, the driver of the vehicle was arrested for 2nd offense OWI causing injury. A Stevens Point man was injured following a motorcycle crash on County Road S in the Town of Skanawan. The driver was unable to recall what happened, but the investigation indicated he failed to negotiate a curve and laid the bike down. The man was wearing a helmet at the time. A motorcycle crash Saturday led to an investigation into a stolen motorcycle. Deputies initially responded that crash on County CC. Deputies found the operator, an Appleton man left the roadway on a curve and struck a culvert. He sustained minor injuries. The man was cited for operating without a license and without a motorcycle endorsement. The deputy also learned the motorcycle had been reported as stolen from Waupaca County in 2021. The man said he had purchased the bike. The deputy is continuing to investigate.

Published on 09/16/2025 under News A motorcyclist was arrested after a following an abandoned chase at nearly double the speed limit. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, a patrol deputy initially observed the rider on Highway 51 traveling at nearly 100 miles per hour. The deputy radioed to another unit who reported the motorcycle had increased speeds to 117 miles per hour. The deputy briefly pursued, before ending the chase for safety reasons. A short time later, another deputy was able to locate a bike matching the description and conduct a traffic stop. The operator, a Mount Pleasant man, was arrested for 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting, and fleeing an officer along with several traffic violations.

Published on 09/16/2025 under News The Rhinelander District Library Foundation is in the middle of a fundraising campaign to renovate their 128 year old building. The Foundation recently announced they've extended and expanded a match campaign. The project will add more than 7,500 square feet of new space at the library, while modernizing the facility, improving accessibility and efficiency. Back in June, an anonymous donor pledged $120,000 in a match gift that essentially doubles all other donations. And so far, the community has contributed more than $89,000 to that total. The Foundation recently announced the anonymous donor has now increased their pledge to $128,000. That mirrors that the library is 128 years old. They've also extended the match time-frame to run through Giving Tuesday, December 2. As for the overall Capital Campaign, they've raised approximately $1.3 million of their $7 million goal.

Published on 09/16/2025 under News There is an approximately 70,000 acre block of protected lands east of Rhinelander known as the Pelican River Project. That's the topic of a special presentation coming up Wednesday morning as part of Nicolet College's popular Ced Vig Nature Series. The Pelican River Project is comprised of forests, wetlands, and waterways protected forever from development and subdivision, safeguarding what was the largest privately-owned, unprotected block of forest remaining in the state. As part of tomorrow's program, speakers will cover a number of topics related to the Pelican River Project including: varied ecosystems, the iconic species of flora and fauna, and how this conservation project succeeded because of the skills and efforts of many working together. The presentation is free and open to the public at Nicolet College's Lakeside Center Theatre on Wednesday, September 17 at 10 a.m. (additional information)

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Hatchet Football Team Shuts Out Antigo

Published on 09/15/2025 under Sports #6 in Division 5 Tomahawk's Football Team continued their hot start to the season, dominating the Antigo Red Robins at Schofield Stadium in Antigo Friday, 49-0. The Hatchets led wire-to-wire and scored touchdowns on each of their first seven drives. Filling in for the injured Cash Olsen, backup quarterback Jett Reilly threw for 77 yards, rushed for 28 yards, and scored four total touchdowns. Tomahawk totaled 198 yards on the ground and five different Hatchets found the end zone. Both of Reilly's touchdown passes went to Jonah Dickens. Tomahawk also got rushing scores from Rex Reilly, Max Larson, and Hudson Evans. Defensively, the Hatchets held Antigo to 118 total yards, including 83 on the ground. The win puts Tomahawk at 4-0 on the season and 2-0 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets return to action next week in Rhinelander and can be the first GNC team to clinch a playoff spot with a win. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Kickoff Cabin at 6:10 and opening kick at 7:00. Alex Koch and Jon Long will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 09/12/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's volleyball squad bounced back with an emphatic sweep of the Ashland Oredockers Thursday, 25-18, 25-11, 25-22. The Hatchets got productive nights from their hitters. Siennah Calkins finished with eight kills, two aces and two blocks. Freya Alberg and Alicia Voermans each had six kills on the day. The win puts Tomahawk at 9-9 on the season. The Hatchets resume Great Northern Conference play Tuesday with their first home match of the season against Antigo. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Prematch Show at 6:35 and opening serve at 7:00. Alex Koch and Matt Theiler will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 09/12/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's girls swim squad was swept in their home double dual against Colby and Rhinelander Thursday night. The Hatchets were dominated by Rhinelander, 128-38 and lost to Colby, 82-74. The Hatchets had three third-place finishes in the double dual. Kami Gabrich finished third in the 500 yard freestyle and Kaylee Roberts placed third in the 100 yard breaststroke. The Hatchet team of Emma Hoff, Lizzy Long, Kylie Peissig and Morgan Kretzschmar finished third in the 200 Freestyle. The Hatchets will be back in action next Thursday for their next Conference dual at Ladysmith. Events begin at 5:30.

Published on 09/10/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's volleyball squad was swept in their road Great Northern Conference battle at Merrill Tuesday night, losing 23-25, 15-25, 11-25. The Hatchets led 23-19 in Game one, but surrendered six straight points to end the game and never regained momentum. Siennah Calkins had nine kills and Shelby Borowski had 11 assists. Tomahawk was unable to contain the passing of Merrill's Kaela Clerveaux as she notched 25 assists on the night. The Hatchets now stand at 8-9 on the season and 1-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Thursday for a non-conference match in Ashland. First serve is at 7:00.

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