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National Medal of Honor Day: Einar Ingman Remembered in Tomahawk

Published on 03/25/2026 under News Today is National Medal of Honor Day, and each year the observance has special meaning here in Tomahawk. The Medal of Honor is awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. Highly exclusive, just 3,500 Americans have received the Medal of Honor, just 64 Wisconsinites. On that list is the late Einar Ingman of Tomahawk. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a result of his actions in Korea on February 26, 1951. Ingman took charge of two squads after their leaders were wounded. He then single-handedly took out two machine gun emplacements, while suffering numerous injuries. He was later awarded with several of the country's highest honors including the Purple Heart and Medal of Honor. Einar passed away in 2015, but his legacy lives on in the Tomahawk Community. Einar Ingman Parkway leads motorists into the Tomahawk community, the VFW shares his name, and most recently the Post Office was named in his honor in 2021. The Tomahawk VFW and Auxiliary are hosting a small ceremony to honor Ingman Thursday morning at 10am at Veteran's Memorial Park. Another Medal of Honor recipient with Northwoods ties is Oscar Peterson, who was born in Prentice and went on to serve in World War II. He died in action in the Philippine islands and was awarded a posthumous award.

Published on 03/25/2026 under News A growing effort to support and connect seniors across Lincoln County is taking shape with an opportunity to learn more this weekend. The Northwoods Senior Empowerment Project is hosting a community breakfast Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Merrill Eagles Club. Organizer Eileen Guthrie says the group formed out of earlier advocacy efforts tied to People for Pine Crest, and has since expanded by connecting with residents and organizers facing similar concerns. Guthrie says those conversations revealed a range of issues impacting seniors across the Northwoods including access to healthcare, affordable housing, and transportation. She says transportation, in particular, continues to rise to the top, as many older adults give up driving but still need reliable ways to reach medical appointments in places like Wausau or Rhinelander. Saturday's event will begin with a light breakfast, followed by presentations from local and regional experts. Speakers include representatives from the Aging and Disability Resource Center, the Merrill Housing Authority, and a journalist who has spent the past year reporting on policy issues affecting seniors in Wisconsin. After the presentations, organizers plan to open the floor for discussion, giving attendees a chance to share their own experiences, identify gaps in services, and suggest possible solutions. Guthrie says the goal is not just conversation, but action—bringing people together to better advocate for senior needs at the local and county level. The event is free and open to seniors, caregivers, and family members, with a suggested one-dollar donation to the Merrill food pantry. Organizers say they hope the gathering is just the beginning of a broader, ongoing effort to improve quality of life for seniors throughout the region. They do ask the people RSVP for planning purposes. Call 715-921-2258 or 262-394-6649 or go to actionnetwork.org/events/northwoods-senior-breakfast

Published on 03/25/2026 under News One person was injured in a UTV accident in Oneida County Tuesday. According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, responders were notified of a UTV on the edge of Lake Kaubashine in the Town of Hazelhurst. The initial call indicated the machine was still running, but no signs of the operator. Upon arrival, they located the operator trapped underneath the UTV. According to the report, medical personnel removed the individual from under the UTV and performed CPR. The individual was brought to a nearby hospital by ambulance and airlifted for further medical evaluation. No further update on the condition of the victim was provided. The release did not say what caused the operator to become pinned underneath the machine.

Published on 03/25/2026 under News With wildfire season right around the corner in Wisconsin, and teams in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest are once again fighting fire with fire. When opportunities arise, their crews are planning to complete some prescribed burns in strategic locations with the forest lands. Simulating naturally occurring fires, these efforts help reduce thick, overgrown vegetation and dead or downed trees which can fuel fires. They also play a key role in resetting the ecosystem, improving animal habitat, and allowing the reemergence of native plants. The Forest has locations of planned burns listed on their website, nearly two dozen in all. Because the conditions have to be just right, a schedule with dates isn't available. They provide updates via social media. Those areas may close to the public for several days for public safety.

Published on 03/25/2026 under News Wausau residents had the opportunity to improve home fire safety during a community event hosted by the American Red Cross Tuesday. The "Sound the Alarm" saw volunteers going door-to-door in targeted neighborhoods to install free smoke alarms and share fire prevention tips. The effort is part of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which focuses on reducing fire-related injuries and deaths through education and preparedness. During the visits, volunteers helped families check or install smoke alarms and provided guidance on creating fire escape plans and understanding common causes of home fires. Local officials say working smoke alarms remain one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives, cutting the risk of death in a home fire by about half. The Red Cross says similar programs are available year-round for residents who may have missed Tuesday's event, and volunteers and donations continue to play a key role in supporting fire prevention efforts across Wisconsin.

Published on 03/25/2026 under News Aspirus is looking to recruit skilled nurses, and they're bringing their search online. Aspirus Health is kicking off the first of two Indeed Virtual Hiring Events this afternoon, specifically targeting Registered Nurses. Talent Representative Ahna Hanke says the digital format streamlines the process, allowing applicants to explore positions and schedule interviews instantly. Some roles even include sign-on bonuses. From Noon to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, candidates can interview remotely for full-time RN roles in ICU, Surgery, Emergency, and Medical/Surgical units across Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Minocqua, and Eagle River. If you miss today's session, a second event is scheduled for April 9th focusing on Certified Medical Assistants and LPNs. To participate, job seekers must register online at aspirus.org/careers to receive their virtual login instructions.

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Hatchet Hockey Team Members Receive Post Season Honors

Published on 03/25/2026 under Sports The post season honors continue to file in for the Hatchet Hockey team after the 2025-26 season. Jonah Dickens was a unanimous 1st Team All Great Northern Conference selection and Player of the Year. Jett Reilly joined Dickens on the 1st Team as a unanimous choice at forward. Brayden Lamer was selected 1st Team All Conference as a defenseman. Tomahawk had two 2nd Team All Conference selections; Jake Albert on defense and Landyn Seymour at forward. Rounding out the all conference honorees were Beau Stromberg (forward) and Rex Reilly (defense). Jonah Dickens, Jett Reilly, and Brayden Lamer were all named to the Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association All State First Team. Dickens and Reilly were honored as forwards and Lamer was named as a defenseman. Also being honored as a 2nd-Team All-State Defenseman is Sophomore Jake Albert. In addition, Dickens, Reilly, Lamer, and Albert were also selected to represent Wisconsin at the CCM National Invitational Tournament in Minnesota. Dickens was selected to be a part of the Senior NIT Team. Lamer was selected as a member of the NP 18 NIT Team. Reilly and Albert as members of the Sophomore NIT Team. The Team Wisconsin NIT events will begin April 23 in Plymouth, Minnesota. Team Wisconsin will be playing all star teams from Wisconsin, Michigan and North Dakota.

Published on 03/04/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's boys' basketball squad's season would come to an end Tuesday night in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Playoffs, losing at Peshtigo, 81-43. The Hatchets would surrender 45 first half points and had a hard time slowing down the dynamic duo of Dominic Baxter and Levi Hodgins. Colton Seslar and Ryan Montag tied for the team lead in scoring with ten points a piece. Logan Norman would finish with eight points for the Hatchets. Tomahawk finishes the 2025-26 season with a 2-23 record and an 0-14 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate six seniors from their roster. They are Seslar, Norman, Jerry Johnson, Jason Watkins, Edwin Riese, and Niklas Nelson.

Published on 03/01/2026 under Sports At the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison, both Hatchet wrestlers would bow out in the consolation brackets. Kylie Peissig would bow out in the consolation quarterfinals to Wausau West's Aleeah Le. Peissig started off the tournament losing by fall to Winneconne's Addison Brown Thursday. Peissig would win her first consolation match of Horicon's Keleigh Holl. Kami Gabrich would go winless at the State Tournament. Gabrich lost in the first round to Janesville Parker's Katie Kent. She then would lose to Holmen's Avalee Euler in the first round of the consolation brackets.

Published on 02/25/2026 under Sports The Hatchet Girls' Basketball season would end in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal Tuesday night at the Hatchet House, losing to Spooner, 50-46. The Hatchets were unable to overcome Freya Alberg and Lizzy Arnott fouling out of the game late in the second half. In her final High School game, Alberg finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. Anita Ziert also finished with a double-double, scoring 16 points and hauling down 11 boards. Tomahawk finishes the 2025-26 season with a 12-13 record and a 6-8 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate one senior from their team, Freya Alberg, who will be playing College Ball next year at Grinnell College in Iowa.

Published on 02/20/2026 under Sports On Thursday night, the Hatchet Hockey Team traveled to Hudson for a WIAA Regional Final game. The host Raiders are the #1 seed in Sectional One and also the top ranked division one team in Wisconsin. The Raiders jumped out to an early lead on Tomahawk, scoring six minutes into the game on an even strength goal. Then with 7:21 remaining in the first, Hudson scored another even strength goal to lead 2-0. The Raiders would add their third goal of the first, 00:22 later and led 3-0. The Hatchets would respond with their first goal of the game, with 5:51 left in the first, Jonah Dickens scored on a power play goal from the high slot. The Dickens goal was assisted by Brayden Lamer and Jake Albert. No more scoring would occur, and Hudson led Tomahawk 3-1 after one. The Raiders out-shot Tomahawk 21-5 in the first period and Hudson Seymour had numerous huge saves to keep Tomahawk in it. The second period would see two goals for each team, with Hudson scoring 00:47 in on a power play and led 4-1. Tomahawk would respond when Jake Albert hit Jett Reilly on a stretch pass, Reilly would bury the puck and the Hatchets cut the lead to 4-2. Hudson came back with an even strength goal a minute and a half later to regain a three goal advantage. Tomahawk would close out the scoring on a nifty goal from Cole Peterson with just 00:07 remaining. The Peterson goal was assisted by Beau Stromberg. The Raiders led 5-3 after two. The Raiders again out-shot Tomahawk 15-6. Tomahawk would come out firing in the third period, scoring just 00:15 in to cut the deficit to 5-4. Brayden Lamer with a snipe from the left face-off dot. Just over three minutes later, Jonah Dickens scored his second of the night and Tomahawk tied it at five apiece. The goal assisted by Jett Reilly. Dickens would complete his hat trick 3:30 later at the 7:04 mark of the third on a power play goal. That goal assisted by Lamer and Albert. Tomahawk scoring four unanswered goals to get a 6-5 lead with 9:54 remaining in the game. Hudson would respond with three unanswered goals to advance in the playoffs. The Raiders got a power play goal with just 2:26 remaining in the game to tie it 6-6. The Raiders took the lead, 7-6 00:57 later and would add an empty net goal with under 00:40 to play for the 8-6 win. Shots were even, 7-7 in the third. Jonah Dickens (three goals), Brayden Lamer (one goal, 2 assists) and Jake Albert (three assists) all had three points, Jett Reilly had two points (one goal, one assist), while Cole Peterson had a goal and Beau Stromberg had an assist. It was an exciting game as Tomahawk's season comes to an end with a 22-4 record. The Hatchets are champions of the Great Northern Conference for the third straight year finishing 10-0 in league play. Hudson advances to the sectionals and will host Superior on Tuesday. The Spartans defeated Eau Claire Memorial to advance. The Hatchets graduate from the program Jonah Dickens, Brody Hilgendorf, Rex Reilly, Beau Stromberg, Caiden Reichelt, Landyn Seymour, and Michael Samundsen (pictured above).

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