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Celebrating June Dairy Month, Lincoln County Dairy Breakfast Saturday

Published on 06/12/2026 under News Wisconsin is officially celebrating its status as "America's Dairyland" this June with a month-long tribute to the state's iconic industry. With more than 5,500 dairy farms and 1.2 million cows across the state, June Dairy Month focuses on three pillars: meeting the farmers, enjoying the dairy, and celebrating Wisconsin's heritage. Organizations like the Farm Bureau and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin are highlighting the innovation and commitment required to supply the nation with milk, cheese, and ice cream. Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin says, "June Dairy Month is one of the best times of the year to experience Wisconsin dairy." He added, "These events give families an opportunity to visit local farms, meet dairy farmers, enjoy great food and learn more about the care, commitment and innovation that go into producing the dairy products they enjoy every day." One of the most popular ways to celebrate is through the more than 75 dairy breakfasts being held in farming communities statewide. This Sunday, it's Lincoln County's turn. Organizers in Merrill will once again serve up a feast fit for a farmer. All proceeds from the meal help fund agriculture-related scholarships and local youth programming right here in the county. The breakfast runs from 8:00 a.m. to noon this Sunday at the MARC in Merrill.

Published on 06/12/2026 under News It is Friday, which means a steady stream of weekend visitors is bound for the Northwoods. For many, the destination is Oneida County, which is celebrating another record-setting year for tourism. According to new economic impact data released by the state, travelers spent an impressive 314 million dollars in Oneida County last year. That is up roughly 11 million dollars from the previous record set in 2024. Jacqui Sharpe, chair of the Oneida County Tourism Council, says while the lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation draw people in, it is the locally owned businesses and welcoming communities that keep them coming back. That steady stream of visitors supports an estimated 2,200 tourism-related jobs across the county. The booming hospitality industry also generated more than 25 million dollars in state and local tax revenue last year. Sharpe noted that tourism touches nearly every corner of the local economy, bringing immense value not just to the visitors, but to the people who live and work in the Northwoods every day.

Published on 06/12/2026 under News The City of Merrill's effort to recognize residents who helped shape the community continues this morning with the dedication of an honorary street sign for Leslie "Ches" Kienitz. Mayor Steve Hass announced that members of the Merrill Historic Preservation Committee will unveil the sign at 10 a.m. Friday near the Kienitz family home on West 10th Street, near Chippewa Street. According to the Historic Preservation Committee, which oversees the Memorial Street Sign Program, Kienitz's decades of local service spanned nearly every corner of city life. He served as the drum major for the Merrill City Band for nearly 50 years, served in the US Army during World War II, spent over two decades with the Merrill Police Department, retiring as a captain, and later worked at Council Grounds State Park. He was also a dedicated conservationist, planting more than 100,000 trees with his family, and was even nominated for Wisconsin Tree Farmer of the Year in 1986. The sign is located near the Kienitz family home on West 10th Street. The dedication was originally scheduled for last year but was postponed due to inclement weather. City officials say four additional honorary street signs are scheduled to be dedicated later this year. We'll share the honorees as they are announced.

Published on 06/12/2026 under News A campaign is returning in Marathon County encouraging kids to wear helmets this summer when riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards. The Helmet Hero' program is a partnership of Aspirus Health, Safe Kids Marathon County, and several local law enforcement agencies. To help encourage safe riding, groups will work with the Mosinee, Wausau, and Metro Bay Police Departments to keep an eye out for kids properly wearing their helmets in the community. When a kid is 'caught' wearing a helmet, the officer may hand out a ticket for a free ice cream at Briq's Soft Serve. If they find a child in need of a helmet, they also have some vouchers that can be exchanged for a free helmet. Amanda Tabin coordinates the program for Aspirus. She notes that nearly half of children hospitalized for bike-related injuries are diagnosed with a head injury, yet less than half of children wear helmets. And while the program is designed for children, they're hoping it creates life-long habits. Jeff Zwicky with the Mountain Bay Metro Police Department. "Just like wearing seatbelts in a motor vehicle, making helmets part of your routine during wheeled sports helps keep everyone safe."

Published on 06/12/2026 under News Just a reminder for those traveling on Highway 51 in Marathon County on Friday, the State Patrol is conducting an aerial speed enforcement. As we shared previously, the troopers will take to the skies to watch for speeders and those driving aggressively. When a violation is identified, they communicate with a ground-based unit to initiate a traffic stop. They noted in the news release that the aerial enforcement missions are publicly announced to improve public safety through voluntary compliance rather than to simply stop drivers and handing out citations.

Published on 06/12/2026 under News A unique Northwoods tradition takes to the highway tomorrow morning to support our nation's heroes... one bag of peanuts at a time. The annual Ride for Peanuts returns Saturday for the 20th edition. The event is sponsored by the District 11 American Legion Riders and all proceeds directly benefit Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk. it is the only veterans camp in the nation that is completely free of charge for veterans and their families. The "Peanuts" in the title is literal. A portion of the funds goes toward purchasing bags of peanuts so campers can experience a classic Northwoods joy: feeding the local chipmunks. Hometown Feed Mill right here in Tomahawk steps up to supply the peanuts for the campers every single year, helping create quiet, lasting memories for families looking to heal and reconnect. As for the ride, it's a scenic, 81-mile route in Eagle River, Lake Tomahawk, and Harshaw. The event is open to everyone, whether traveling by motorcycle, car, truck or other vehicle. Registration runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Northwoods Harley-Davidson in Arbor Vitae, with a cost of $10 per person. Organizers encourage the community to help support lasting memories for visiting veterans.

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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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