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Tomahawk High School Senior Class Giving Back with 'Service Day' Ahead of Graduation

Published on 05/20/2026 under News Before they receive their diplomas this weekend, the Tomahawk graduating class is giving back to the community. Throughout the day, the THS seniors are set to participate in their annual Community Service Day. The project has become a pre-graduation tradition that began with the Class of 2016. Over the past decade, the students have tackled a number of projects in the Tomahawk community such as outdoor maintenance at the Senior Center, city park clean-ups, volunteering at senior living facilities, and assisting with preparations with Memorial Day ceremonies. The students will are splitting up and will be assigned to work with various community groups and organizations that need a helping hand. The Senior Service Day has been described as a way for the students to give back and offer a thank you to the community's support during their learning years. It's also part of a busy week for those soon-to-be graduates. They've got their Senior Awards night this evening, then on Friday they'll cross the stage for the THS Commencement. We'll have our annual graduation preview coming up on Friday.

Published on 05/20/2026 under News Lincoln County is named for Abraham Lincoln, and now the coin that bears his faces is being removed from county transactions. Like many businesses have already done, Lincoln County will no longer use physical pennies in cash transactions. At their meeting Tuesday, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new cash-rounding policy in response to the nationwide elimination of the penny. Under the new policy, cash-only purchases made through Lincoln County departments will now be rounded down to the nearest nickel after taxes and fees are calculated. Non-cash payments will not change. County officials say the change follows guidance from Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Revenue. The resolution was described as self-explanatory; the vote was taken with minimal discussion. The policy takes effect immediately, and departments will post notices at cash payment locations explaining the new rounding procedure. The US Treasury minted its final penny on November 12 of last year.

Published on 05/20/2026 under News While the snow from a late-winter blizzard has long-since melted, Lincoln County is looking to recoup some of the clean-up cost. Lincoln County Emergency Management announced it has coordinated a countywide reimbursement request through the Wisconsin Disaster Fund following the March 14th through 16th storm. In the weeks that followed, the county worked with local municipalities, county departments, and state emergency management officials to collect and submit documentation for eligible storm-related expenses that created hazardous travel conditions, heavy snowfall, and operational challenges for communities across the county. . The reimbursement request totals $343,888.51 and has now been submitted to Wisconsin Emergency Management for review. Final reimbursement decisions will be made by the state through the Wisconsin Disaster Fund process. Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Tyler Verhasselt says disaster recovery takes a "whole community approach," noting that coordination between local governments and state agencies helps communities recover financially while preparing for future emergencies. County officials say while emergency response often gets the spotlight during major storms, recovery efforts like reimbursement coordination are an important step in protecting taxpayers and strengthening long-term community resilience.

Published on 05/20/2026 under News As May marks High Blood Pressure Education Month, Aspirus Health is reminding people to know their numbers and be aware that small changes can make a big difference. Studies show millions of people are living with high blood pressure without realizing it because symptoms may not appear until serious health problems develop. According to Aspirus cardiologist Michael Zevitz, some people can feel completely normal even with dangerously high readings. Untreated hypertension can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and vascular disease. Risk factors include aging, diabetes, kidney disease, poor diet, lack of exercise, and excess alcohol use. Beyond medications, changes in lifestyle can help lower those numbers; this includes: regular physical activity, reducing sodium intake, managing stress and limiting alcohol consumption. Shedding a few pounds can also help. Zevitz says, "You don't have to lose a lot of weight to make a big difference in lowering your blood pressure," he said. Aspirus encourages people to talk with their health care provider about regular blood pressure screenings.

Published on 05/20/2026 under News Older adults in Merrill took steps toward staying steady on their feet Tuesday during the 2nd Annual "Improve Your Balance: Prevent Falls Resource Fair." The event, held at the Merrill Enrichment Center, brought together local health and community organizations in recognition of Older Americans Month and this year's theme, "Champion Your Health." Organizers say the fair helped raise awareness about the dangers of falls among older adults. According to the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, more than one in four older adults fall each year, and Wisconsin has the highest death rate from older adult falls in the nation. Attendees completed fall-risk screenings and visited booths offering information on balance exercises, home safety, vision care, medications, assistive devices, and other resources designed to help aging adults remain safe and independent. Additional screenings for hearing, bone density, strength, and balance were also available. The event was organized through a partnership between the ADRC of Central Wisconsin, Aspirus Health, the Lincoln County Health Department, and the Merrill Enrichment Center. Those who missed out on yesterday's event can reach out to any of these organizations for information and resources.

Published on 05/20/2026 under News The state continues to roll out new road construction projects in the region, the latest announcement for highway 45 in Oneida County. Governor Evers signed and announced a contract to improve Highway 45 between Highway 8 and 32. Crews will resurface the highway connecting Monico and Three Lakes, along with the replacement of 22 culverts, guardrail improvements, and install center-line rumble strips. During construction, US 45 will remain open to traffic as a single lane with flagging operations during construction hours. Both directions of travel will be restored at the end of each day. Work is scheduled to begin following the Memorial Day holiday, Tuesday of next week. They're aiming to complete the project by October.

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Hatchet Spring Sports Recap 5/19/26

Published on 05/19/2026 under Sports Gibeault, Calkins Fill Up Hatchet GNC Titles in Rhinelander At the Great Northern Conference Track & Field Meet at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander Tuesday, the Hatchets had a total of six Great Northern Conference Champions. All of the Hatchet GNC Champs came from the girls. Elise Gibeault took the conference title in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, and 400 meter dash. Ellie Micke took the conference title in the High jump with a leap of 4'10". Siennah Calkins took the top spot in the Triple Jump with a leap of 33'8.75". The 4x100 meter relay squad of Calkins, Micke, Aliyah Nelson, and Alicia Voermans won the GNC title with a time of 52.54 seconds. Overall, the Hatchet girls placed second in the GNC Meet as a team, finishing behind only Rhinelander. The Hatchet boys placed sixth as a team in the Great Northern Conference meet. The top finisher in the meet was Beau Stromberg in the High Jump with a leap of 5'8". Tomahawk's final meet of the 2026 regular season is Thursday at the Dale Peterson Invite in Antigo. Events begin is at 4:00. Big Sixth Inning Propels Tomahawk Softball Over St. Croix Central The Hatchet Softball squad used a big sixth inning out in St. Croix to defeat the St. Croix Central Saints on the road Tuesday, 12-4. Tomahawk trailed 4-1 heading into the fifth before rolling off 11 straight runs, including seven in the sixth inning. Camryn Kraklow pitched a complete game and got the victory, allowing just one earned run on seven hits while striking out seven. Kraklow also went two for three on the day. However, it was the combo of Averi Petta and Aubrey Seubert that spearheaded the way for Tomahawk offensively. Petta went four for five with three runs scored. Catcher Aubrey Seubert had a carrer-high five hits on the day. She had four singles, a double, and three RBIs. Tomahawk also got an RBI double from Autumn Merrigan and an RBI Triple from Ella Peissig. Tomahawk's record improves to 11-11 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets added one last game to their schedule, which will be Thursday against Rib Lake. First pitch is at 5:00. Hatchet Baseball Shut Out and Shut Down to Stratford Tomahawk baseball was shut down by #6 in Division 3 Stratford at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field Tuesday night, losing, 2-0. The Hatchet bats mustered five hits on the day. However, Tomahawk was unable to take advantage of having six baserunners throughout the day. Jonah Dickens allowed just one run on one hit in three innings of work on the mound. Logan Norman pitched three shutout innings and allowed just three hits. Cash Olsen and Colin Black each finished with two singles on the day. The loss drops Tomahawk to 8-10 on the season and 6-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The final Great Northern Conference game of the Regular Season for Tomahawk is Thursday back at TK Field against Northland Pines. Alex Koch and Keith Hanse will be in the broadcast booth with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 4:35 and first pitch at 5:00 on Sports Talk 810 AM/97.7 FM WJJQ.

Published on 05/18/2026 under Sports Hatchet Baseball Survives in 7th, Sweep Antigo The Hatchet baseball squad overcame five errors to edge out Great Northern Conference foe Antigo on the road Monday night, winning, 4-3. The win by Tomahawk is their third straight overall and second straight Great Northern Conference victory. Wally Horabik went two for four with two triples. Horabik also picked up the win on the mound, allowing just one run over three innings of relief. Horabik would also score the go-ahead run on an error off a ground ball by Brody Hilgendorf. Nick Arndt also went two for four on the day. Jonah Dickens went four for four with a double and a run scored. Starting pitcher Cash Olsen gave up two runs in four innings of work. The win puts Tomahawk at 8-9 on the season and 6-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action against #6 in Division 3 Stratford at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field today. First pitch is at 5:00. Tomahawk Golf Places Third in Mosinee To Wrap Up Regular Season The Hatchet golfers would wrap up their regular season placing third in their final Great Northern Conference meet at Indianhead Golf Course in Mosinee Monday. The Hatchets finished with a team score of 349, tied with Merrill and two strokes ahead of Rhinelander. The top Hatchet golfer was Jake Albert, who placed sixth overall and finished with an 81. Rocco Carew and Brayden Lamer tied for second on the team and 15th overall with an 89. Rounding out the top five were Jaxon Kaiser with a 90 and Oliver Childers with a 96. This concludes the 2026 Hatchet Golf Regular Season. The WIAA Division 2 Golf Meet is next Tuesday at Turtleback Golf Course in Rice Lake. Tee-off is at 9:00.

Published on 05/16/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's field throwers competed at the Thunder Throw in the Woods Invite in Minocqua Saturday morning. For the Hatchet boys, two athletes finished in the top ten in shot put. Michael Samundsen finished with a 42'7.5" throw. Ethan Gibeault had a 38'10" toss. The two seniors joined Elliot O'Connor in the top ten in discus. Samundsen was the top Hatchet with a throw of 114'4". In the female shot put, it was two freshmen that placed in the top ten. Abbigail Doleshal had a throw of 26'8". Lillian Rigby had a throw of 21'4". In the discus, both Doleshal and Rigby placed in the top five. Doleshal had a throw of 94'1". The Great Northern Conference Track & Field Meet is Tuesday at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.

Published on 05/15/2026 under Sports Hatchet Baseball Comes Alive, Holds Off Crandon The Hatchet baseball squad notched their second consecutive win in as many days, outlasting the Crandon Cardinals, 6-3. Tomahawk scored in every inning but the first, going ahead for good in the third. The Hatchets were able to withstand a Cardinal rally in the fifth to seal the victory. Jonah Dickens picked up the win on the mound, allowing just three runs on four hits while striking out six. Wally Horabik, Colin Black, and Brody Hilgendorf each had an extra-base hit. Dickens went two for four with an RBI while Max Larson went two for three. The win puts Tomahawk at 7-9 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will take the weekend off and get set for their final road game of the season in Antigo Monday. First pitch is at 5:00. Childers Propels Tomahawk Golf to 2nd in St. Germain The Hatchet golfers bounced back and finished second in their invite at St. Germain Golf Club, hosted by Northland Pined Friday afternoon. Tomahawk finished with a team score of 352, 17 strokes behind first-place Rhinelander. Two Hatchets placed in the top ten overall. Oliver Childers placed fifth with an 82. Jaxon Kaiser placed ninth overall with an 89. The final Great Northern Conference meet of the season will be Monday at Indianhead Golf Course in Mosinee. Tee-off is at 1:00.

Published on 05/14/2026 under Sports Tomahawk Softball Wraps Up 2026 With Extra Innings Thriller The Hatchet softball squad would wrap up Great Northern Conference play Thursday evening with a thrilling victory over the Merrill Blue Jays in eight innings, 8-6. Tomahawk would notch their first six runs of the day in the fifth and sixth innings. Sophie Olsen ripped a two-run double to tie the game at two. Averi Petta would follow that up with a two-run home run to put the Hatchets ahead. The other runs scored were on wild pitches. After Merrill tied the game and forced extra innings, the Hatchets would score their final two runs in the top of the eighth on errors. Camryn Kraklow allowed just two earned runs in the victory. Cracklow and Ellie Micke crossed the plate twice in the game. The Hatchets improve to 10-11 and 6-8 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk wraps the regular season Tuesday at St. Croix Central. First pitch is at 4:00. Sixth-Inning Rally Leapfrogs Tomahawk Baseball Over Merrill Tomahawk baseball's bats woke up Thursday night at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field as they would come back to defeat Merrill, 8-4. The Hatchets trailed 4-3 headed into the bottom of the sixth inning before rolling off five runs to seal the victory. Tomahawk tied the game on a run scored by Wally Horabik off of Nick Arndt reaching on an error. However, The unsung hero was Hudson Evans, who hit a pinch-hit two-run single to put Tomahawk ahead. The Hatchets would add two more runs with a Logan Norman RBI double and a run scored by Jasper Ertl on a passed ball. Wally Horabik would pick up the win on the mound, pitching three scoreless innings. The win puts Tomahawk to 6-9 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back on the diamond tonight for a non-conference showdown with Crandon at TK Field. First pitch is at 6:30. Childers Takes Top Spot, Hatchet Golf 5th in Lakeland The Hatchet Golfers would place fifth in their Great Northern Conference Invite at Trout Lake Golf Course in Minocqua Thursday afternoon. Tomahawk would finish with a team score of 338, two strokes behind the host, Lakeland. However, the biggest bright spot came from Oliver Childers, who took the top spot in the meet with a 75. Jake Albert was second on the team and 11th overall with an 82. Tomahawk is back on the course today with an invite at the St. Germain Golf Club today. Tee-off is at Noon.

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