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Tomahawk Food Pantry Launches Fundraising Drive

Published on 10/21/2024 under News The Tomahawk Food Pantry has seen an uptick in use over the past year, and they're looking to the community to help restock their shelves. We were recently joined by two of the volunteers Terry Derleth and Frank Hinterleitner to discuss their new outreach. Derleth noted that they have seen their year over year participation increase significantly. She also discussed some of the demographics, highlighting that one of the largest groups utilizing the local food pantry are actually the senior population. While they aren't in an emergency yet, the team wants to avoid reaching that need by addressing the shortage early. Hinterleitner says they sent out letters to businesses and past supporters, while also launching this public campaign. While they embrace food donations, monetary donations may be more valuable. This allows their team to purchase specific items of need, while also funding their voucher program which allows people to purchase perishable items that they may not be able to easily stock at the food pantry. Between the two programs, Derleth says costs run at around $80,000. They've recently launched a GoFundMe for donations, and are also partnering with Heritage to serve as a check drop-off. In addition to donating food and cash, they also encourage people to get involved by volunteering. The Tomahawk Food Pantry is located at the United Methodist Church, and is open on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Published on 10/21/2024 under News One person is dead, another injured in a two vehicle crash in Price County over the weekend. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the incident happened near Park Falls Saturday morning at just before 6am. Responders were paged to Highway 13 near Lakeshore Drive. According to the preliminary investigation, a northbound car crossed over the center line and struck an oncoming pick-up truck head on. The driver of the car, a 56 year old Rice Lake man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. The driver of the truck, a 71 year old Butternut man, required extrication from the vehicle. He was brought to an area hospital with what was described as life threatening injuries. No update on his condition was provided. Highway 13 was closed for more than 10 hours following the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

Published on 10/21/2024 under News One person is dead, two were injured in a Vilas County crash involving two dirt bikes over the weekend. According to the Vilas County Sheriff's Office, that incident happened at shortly after 8:30 Friday evening on County H in the Town of Lac du Flambeau. The preliminary investigation showed that two dirt bikes were traveling in opposite directions when they collided head-on. According to the release, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Two people were injured. One was airlifted to Aspirus Wausau hospital, the other was treated for minor injuries. Names of the victims are being withheld at this time pending notification of family. The crash remains under investigation.

Published on 10/21/2024 under News A local bird rescue facility is well-stocked with food for the winter after a generous donation of fish. The Raptor Education Group shared via social media that they were the recipient of more than 4,000 pounds of salmon. REGI says they will utilize the fish to help keep the birds fed through the winter. It's through a partnership that dates back a number of years now. The fish came from the DNR Strawberry Creek Chinook fishery in Sturgeon Bay. Established back in 1969, the facility is the primary source of Chinook salmon eggs for Lake Michigan from the state of Wisconsin. Salmon naturally die after spawning. Rather than allowing those fish to go to waste, the fishery donates them. While smaller fish are suitable for food pantries, larger fish are used for other purposes such as donations to animal rescues like REGI. Volunteers made their way to Door County to load up the trailer over the weekend.

Published on 10/21/2024 under News Students in Rhinelander are experiencing an immersive Mexican art experience with some special visitors. The School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program, ArtStart and the Mexican Folk Art Collective are hosting a group Mexican folk artists as part of the Culture Tap artist residency program. During the next two school days, the artists will be presenting to the district's elementary schools. The students will be taking part in activities such as making alebrijes, which are brightly decorated clay statues, traditional Mexican dancing, and other games and lessons to share culture, language and vocabulary. These activities tie in with a book the students are reading titled 'Esperanza Rising'. In addition to the daytime programs for students at the schools, they'll also host a community fiesta at 6pm at Nacho's Mexican Grill in Rhinelander, where the guests presented traditional folk dancing as well as games and other activities. The Culture Tap Residency Program is possible thanks to a generous grant from the Rhinelander Community Foundation.

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Hatchet Volleyball Team Wraps Up Regular Season With Road Win

Published on 10/16/2024 under Sports The Hatchets wrapped up the 2024 season completing the season sweep of Rhinelander at the Miazga Gym, defeating the Hodags in four sets, 23-25, 25-10, 25-19, 25-20. It was a milestone night for Senior Hitter Claire Albert achieved 1,000 career digs during Game 1. What Albert does best though, is hit, as she got 11 kills on the night. Shelby Borowski tied a career and season-high with 37 assists. Siennah Caulkins led the team in kills with 12. Tomahawk finishes the 2024 season with a 12-18 record and a 4-8 record in Great Northern Conference Play. Tomahawk begins postseason play next week as the #6 seed in the WIAA Division 3 Playoffs against #11 seed Sturgeon Bay. Tune in for the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Prematch Show at 6:35 and First Serve at 7:00 with Matt Theiler and Alex Koch in the broadcast booth.

Published on 10/15/2024 under Sports The Hatchets kept their playoff hopes alive in a wacky, yet entertaining win at Jay Stadium in Merrill Saturday, defeating the Blue Jays, 17-11. Tomahawk struggled to move the ball offensively, but they were able to take advantage of short fields set up by defensive stops. The Hatchets forced four Merrill turnovers, including three in the second half. Brayden Larson rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown. He also had a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and the game sealing interception with one minute remaining. With the win, Tomahawk goes to 3-5 on the season and 2-4 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will now play for playoff eligibility Friday night at home against Lakeland. Tune in for the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 6:35 and kickoff at 7:00. Matt Turkiewicz and Alex Koch will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 10/07/2024 under Sports Rhinelander students and community members were able to support one of their own this past week. The Hodag volleyball team traded their traditional green and black for pink Thursday. The team hosted a special match Thursday in support of Holly Klaas. Klaas is a 2004 Rhinelander High School graduate who now works in the district as a sign language interpreter. Earlier this year, Klaas received a breast cancer diagnosis. She underwent a double mastectomy over the summer and continues to undergo chemotherapy treatments. On Thursday, the volleyball team partnered with the high school's Health Occupations Students of America organization to host the 'Play for a Cure' match. The district shared the students were able to raise more than $1,600. The funds will go to Klaas and her family to help cover costs associated with treatment including daycare, gas, and food. The students wanted to thank the community for this support.

Published on 10/04/2024 under Sports On Dig Pick Night, the Hatchets were able to overcome service errors in Games two and three to defeat Northland Pines at home, 25-15, 21-25, 27-25, 25-17. Despite committing double-digit service errors on the night, Tomahawk was able to cancel that out with tremendous blocking and attacking from Freya Alberg and Siennah Caulkins. Alberg had ten kills and seven blocks on the night. Caulkins set a career-high with 16 kills. Shelby Borowski tied a season and career-high in assists with 34. The win puts Tomahawk at 10-15 on the season and 3-5 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will travel down to Medford for their next GNC Showdown Tuesday. Tune in for the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Prematch Show at 6:40 and first serve at 7:00 with Matt Theiler and Alex Koch in the broadcast booth.

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