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Lincoln County Economic Development Corp Launches LinC & Learn Business Connections

Published on 02/13/2026 under News The Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation is looking to bring together local business owners. And the organization is launching a new free monthly meet-up known as LinC & Learn Business Connections series. According to Executive Director Sara Guild, the LinC & Learn is designed to bring together small-to-medium size business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and local business leaders for practical learning, peer-to-peer problem solving, and meaningful networking in a welcoming, informal environment. The first opportunity is coming up next Thursday at Johnson's of Merrill. Then in March, they'll head north to Tomahawk at the Buedingen Center at PCA. That also leads up to the annual Lincoln County Economic Summit which will take place in April. And while the LinC & Learn is free, Guild encouraged registration so they know how many people will be attending. Those interested can visit the Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation website.

Published on 02/13/2026 under News We have updates on a pair of snowmobile crashes in the Northwoods over the weekend including a fatal accident in Langlade County. One person died several days after a snowmobile crash near Antigo. According to the DNR, that initial crash happened on Saturday. The operator, a 59 year old man, was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Officials say he died on Monday. His name was not immediately released. Based on the preliminary investigation, the operator was traveling on a public trail when he failed to negotiate a curve resulting in a rollover. This is the 10th fatal snowmobile crash in Wisconsin this year, and the twelfth this riding season.

Published on 02/13/2026 under News Meanwhile up in Vilas County, a snowmobile crash earlier this week required an air medical transport. According to the Eagle River Fire Department that call came in on Tuesday evening at just after 8pm. Crews were dispatched to Trail 7 in the Town of Cloverland, west of Eagle River. Responders used their UTV to reach the victim on the trail. Due to the nature and severity of the injuries, a medical evacuation helicopter was requested. They temporarily closed Highway 70 for around 15 minutes to allow the helicopter to land. The patient was transported to Wausau for further treatment. No update on their condition was provided. No other information on the crash was provided.

Published on 02/13/2026 under News While love may be in the air for Valentine's, a local energy provider is reminding people to keep holiday balloons out of the skies. With heart-shaped Mylar balloons a go-to Valentine's gift, Wisconsin Public Service offered their annual word of caution. That's because a released balloon could leave thousands in the dark. They explained via news release when a Mylar balloons comes into contact with power lines, it acts as a conductor, and may create a short circuit. Last year, balloons caused more than 500 outages across the WPS footprint. In addition to power outages, a short circuit can also be dangerous if the power line falls to the ground. If you're planning on gifting a balloon for Valentine's, or any special occasion, make sure it is tied securely to a weight. If you received a balloon, electric companies are asking you properly deflate and dispose it rather than letting them go outdoors.

Published on 02/13/2026 under News During American Heart Month, Aspirus is helping patients better understand how common heart medications protect long term health, even when symptoms are not present. Conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol often go unnoticed because they typically do not cause immediate symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, many without knowing it. That silent risk is why regular monitoring coupled with medications play such an important role in prevention. Aspirus Pharmacy resident Tyler Thao says, "People can feel perfectly fine and still have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. You would not necessarily know unless you get it checked. You may feel fine, but inside, you may not be." Medications for blood pressure and cholesterol help lower that hidden risk by reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels over time. Because these medications are often taken long term, pharmacists play an important role in helping patients understand why they are prescribed, how to take them safely, and what to watch for along the way. Thao says, "Taking medications as prescribed and checking in with your doctor can truly save a life."

Published on 02/13/2026 under News Love is in the air, and so too are the birds... Bird-lovers can join in a global citizen-science effort. Today marks the start of the four-day, Great Backyard Bird Count. This is the 29th year for the survey, a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. By participating in your own backyard here in the Northwoods, you can join the more than 800,000 people who participated last year in nearly every country on the planet. Ben Haywood, Audubon's director of community science says. "The more the merrier as we celebrate the joy of birds all over the world and join the global effort to protect them and the places they need." Combined with other bird counts, GBBC results help create a clearer picture of how birds are faring—whether individual species are declining, increasing, or holding steady in the face of habitat loss, climate change, and other threats. To take part, each participant counts birds for 15 minutes or more and uses the Merlin Bird ID app or eBird app to enter the birds identified birds by sight or sound at birdcount.org. That can be your backyard, or a park, a wilderness area, apartment balcony, or neighborhood street. First time participants are encouraged the GBBC website. The survey runs through Monday.

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Hatchet Hockey Team Wins - Dickens Sets State Goal Scoring Record

Published on 02/11/2026 under Sports The Hatchet hockey squad capped off Senior Night and their home portion of the 2025-26 season with their sixth shutout victory of the year, routing East-Merrill United, 9-0. Tomahawk got goals from five different players and scored four goals in each of the first two periods. Jonah Dickens finished with four total points, including a hat trick. The three goals by Dickens make him the all-time leading goal scorer across regular and postseason in Wisconsin State Hockey history, surpassing Oregon alumnus and current Iowa State defenseman Andrew Jicha. Dickens' assist also put him into a tie with former Antigo forward Eli Kassler for second-place all-time with most career regular and postseason points in Wisconsin State Hockey History. The Hatchets also got two goals from Jett Reilly and a goal and two assists from Mason Jaecks. Tomahawk's record now stands at 20-3 on the season, their second consecutive 20-win season. The Hatchets wrap up the regular season Thursday night in Waunakee. Puck drop is at 7:15.

Published on 02/11/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's basketball squads were swept in their doubleheader Tuesday night at the Hatchet House against Great Northern Conference foe Rhinelander. The Hatchet boys started off the night with a 74-35 defeat to the Hodags, their 12th consecutive defeat. Tomahawk's girls were unable to avoid early foul trouble in the first half, losing to Rhinelander, 81-45. Freya Alberg led the way for the Hatchets with 27 points. The boys now stand at 2-18 on the season and 0-11 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk's girls fall to 12-10 on the season and 6-6 in Great Northern Conference play. Both teams will be back in action Friday night for another Great Northern Conference battle with Lakeland. The girls will be on the road and the boys are at home. Tip off is at 7:15 for both games.

Published on 02/09/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's girls' basketball squad notched their second straight win in as many days Friday night at the Hatchet House, completing the sweep of the Merrill Blue Jays, 44-32. The Hatchets rode the back of Senior Center Freya Alberg to get their 12th win of the season. Alberg led all scorers with a season-high 25 points. The win moves Tomahawk to 12-9 on the season and 6-5 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Tuesday for the second half of a girls-boys doubleheader against Rhinelander.

Published on 02/09/2026 under Sports The Hatchet female wrestlers would place third at the first-ever Great Northern Conference Girls Wrestling Meet in Medford Friday night. Tomahawk would have three first-place finishers in the invite. Tomahawk's first-place finishers would come from Kylie Peissig at 144 pounds, Kami Gabrich at 185 pounds, and Abby Doleshal at heavyweight. The Hatchets also had four more wrestlers place in the top three and earn All-Conference honors. The only two teams that placed ahead of Tomahawk were Merrill and Wausau West. The WIAA Girls Regional Meet is Friday from Merrill High School. The opening round will begin at 4:00 pm. Join Alex and Tony for coverage with the Fehrman Orthodontics Pre-meet show at 3:40 pm on Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ.

Published on 02/09/2026 under Sports The Hatchet boys' basketball squad was trounced in a Great Northern Conference match-up with Merrill Friday night, losing 82-23. The loss drops Tomahawk to 2-16 on the season and 0-10 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Monday night for a non-conference showdown with Northland Lutheran in Kronenwetter. Tip-off is at 7:00.

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