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Farmer's Market Season; Tomahawk Main Street Market Returns

Published on 06/02/2026 under News While the growing season is just getting underway, it is already time for the return of the Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market. Over the years, the popularity of farmers markets has exploded. They offer consumers a chance to purchase locally sourced food directly from the growers, often featuring unique heirloom varieties and cultivars of popular produce that aren't available at traditional grocery stores. Ahead of Tuesday's opener, we spoke with Jennifer Turkiewicz of Tomahawk Main Street, which partners with many downtown businesses for the event. While the opener always arrives quickly, she says they're ready to go. While it is still too early in the season for crops like tomatoes, squash, and corn, she noted that early-season produce like onions, asparagus, and rhubarb are already being harvested and sold. In addition to produce, vendors will offer proteins, baked goods, honey, and maple syrup. Turkiewicz added that some vendors will even sell homemade products like soaps. The market is back at its usual location on North 3rd Street, just off Wisconsin Avenue, that's Main Street in Tomahawk. Turkiewicz explained that the midday time slot allows farmers to harvest their crops fresh that morning, while also accommodating the market's popular non-profit lunch stand. Week one will feature a brat lunch supporting the local VFW. The Main Street Farmers Market will run every Tuesday from 11am to 3pm through the end of the growing season.

Published on 06/02/2026 under News A new generation of peregrine falcons at Wisconsin Public Service's Weston Power Plant is helping researchers break new ground in bird tracking technology. Four peregrine falcon chicks were banded and named Monday, which included the addition of tiny BlūMorpho tracking tags. The lightweight transmitters, small enough to be attached to a butterfly, will use smartphone networks to provide real-time location data as the young falcons leave the nest and begin exploring on their own. The new technology is expected to give wildlife experts unprecedented insight into where young peregrine falcons travel during their first year of life before eventually establishing nesting territories of their own. In previous years, the chicks had bands which required visual reports to track. The four chicks were also assigned their new names, as we previously covered, this year's names were inspired by local news personalities. The birds are back in their nesting boxes for the time, and people can continue to follow along on the webcams until the leave the nest for good in the coming weeks. Peregrine falcons nearly disappeared from Wisconsin decades ago, but nesting programs supported by WPS and We Energies have helped the species recover. Since the early 1990s, the companies have banded and named 465 peregrine falcons, accounting for about 20 percent of all peregrine falcons born in Wisconsin.

Published on 06/02/2026 under News A vehicle pursuit on a Lincoln County highway last week approached speeds nearly double the posted speed limit. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, the incident happened Thursday near Tomahawk when a patrol deputy spotted a vehicle traveling south on Highway 51. The driver, identified by the Sheriff's Office as Nicholas Langston of Wausau, was known to have an active warrant. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, they said Langston fled, reaching speeds of up to 130 miles per hour. The deputy pursued for several miles before calling off the chase due to safety concerns. A short time later, investigators received a tip that Langston was at a Tomahawk bar. Deputies located him there and took him into custody on more than a dozen charges, including second-degree recklessly endangering safety and fleeing an officer in a vehicle. Langston is currently being held on a $10,000 bond. His adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for June 15.

Published on 06/02/2026 under News The Tomahawk Lions Club is well known for its annual Powwow Days celebrations, and ahead of this year's Fourth of July festivities, the group has brought back its community-wide scavenger hunt. The treasure hunt debuted in 2024 as a way to build excitement for the holiday weekend. This year, hunters are searching for official Tomahawk Lions Club pins, which feature a fitting design for the city: a hatchet with the Lions logo stamped on the blade. There are 10 pins hidden in all. The Lions teased that they could be tucked away in local parks, businesses, and other creative spots around town, though they noted that all pins will be visible. Those lucky enough to track a pin down will win a cash prize. The club also hopes to gather all the winners during the Powwow Days festivities for a group photo in front of the classic Lions truck. The contest kicked off over the weekend and will continue until all 10 pins have been located. For clues and additional information, updates are available on the Tomahawk Lions Club Facebook page.

Published on 06/02/2026 under News Lincoln County residents in financial need can now protect their homes from carbon monoxide for free, thanks to a limited-time program by the local health department. Through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Lincoln County Health Department is offering free carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to local households. The program specifically targets individuals and families with financial need who currently lack a working detector or have one that needs to be replaced. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas produced whenever fuels like gas, propane, charcoal, or wood are burned. In the home, common sources include gas appliances, wood stoves, and portable generators. (CO risks also extend to recreational activities like camping, boating, and riding UTVs.) Because the gas is undetectable by human senses, recognizing the symptoms of CO poisoning is critical. Health officials warn that early signs include headaches, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion, and shortness of breath. Severe or prolonged exposure can lead to unconsciousness or death. To keep your household safe, safety experts recommend installing a detector on every level of your home, testing the alarms monthly, and replacing the units every five years (or according to manufacturer guidelines). The free detectors are available while supplies last and can be picked up during regular business hours at the Lincoln County Health Department in Merrill by qualifying residents.

Published on 06/02/2026 under News A Mosinee man facing burglary charges in Lincoln County will avoid jail time. According to court records, 60-year-old Todd Schifelbine was back in court this past week for a plea hearing. Schifelbine was arrested in January after Lincoln County deputies investigated a vehicle crash in the Town of Somo. The caller who reported the crash also noted that the driver had broken into a building on the property. During their investigation, deputies located footprints in the snow leading from Schifelbine's vehicle to the building, which showed signs of forced entry. Deputies also found items allegedly stolen from the building scattered around the vehicle. Schifelbine was initially facing four charges. As part of a plea agreement, he pleaded no contest to one count of burglary and one count of bail jumping. In exchange, two other charges were dismissed but read in and considered during sentencing. Schifelbine received a two-year withheld sentence with probation. As a condition of his probation, he must maintain absolute sobriety and either secure employment or pursue education.

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Gibeault, Micke Advance to State

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.

Published on 05/27/2026 under Sports At the WIAA Division 2 Regional Track & Field Meet in Medford Tuesday, the Hatchets withstood a two-hour, 45-minute weather delay to have ten total events make the sectional meet. On the girls' side, Tomahawk will have six athletes compete. Taking the regional title in the 200 and 400 meter runs was Elise Gibeault with times of 26.19 and 57.28 seconds, respectively. For the second straight year, Alicia Voermans would advance to the sectional round in the Pole Vault. Voermans also qualified for sectionals in the 100 meter dash. Faith Derleth would advance in the 400 meter dash, placing third. Ellie Micke took home the regional title in the high jump with a leap of five feet even. Siennah Calkins was regional runner-up in the triple jump with a leap of 33'10". Lauren Riebe would finish as the regional runner-up in the 300 meter hurdles. Two Hatchet male athletes will compete in the sectional meet. Freshman Connor Zorn would take third in the Long Jump and the 100 meter dash. Beau Stromberg is moving on to the sectional meet in the 400 meter run, placing third with a run of 54.14 seconds. The WIAA Division 2 Track & Field Sectional Meet is Friday at Rice Lake. Opening Events begin at 4:00.

Published on 05/26/2026 under Sports Tomahawk softball's season would end in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal Tuesday at Biggs Frey Memorial Field, losing to #3 Prescott, 9-5. The Hatchets went back and forth with the Cardinals for five innings before Prescott scored the final six runs to seal the victory. Averi Petta finished three for three with two triples, a home run, and three RBIs. Camryn Kraklow and Abi Micke each came away with RBI hits on the day. Kraklow, however, would allow nine runs on seven hits and walked eight batters in the game. Tomahawk wraps up their 2026 season with an 11-11 record and a 7-8 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate Sophie Olsen, Ella Peissig, Kylie Peissig, Siennah Caulkins, and Abi Micke.

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