WPS Offers Home Heating Tips, Safety Amid Cold Spell
Published on 02/17/2025 under News When temperatures drop, people may seek ways to save a few degrees and a few dollars in their home. With another cold spell blanketing the state, Wisconsin Public Service put out a reminder on home heating safety and efficiency. The two main concerns of home heating, outside of a shocking bill, are carbon monoxide and fire. WPS is reminding residents to ensure their carbon monoxide detector is in working order. Along those same lines, make sure your meters and vents are cleared. If you decide to warm up your car, make sure the garage door is open, or better yet pull it out into the driveway. While a space heater is a better option, make sure it's a new model with safety features. WPS says that space heaters should always be plugged directly into the wall. Extension cords and power strips can overload which creates a fire risk. If you're looking to keep your home cozy, WPS also offered a few tips for home heating efficiency. Start by sealing gaps around windows and doors and close off rooms that aren't in use. The sun and south facing windows are your friend. Open curtains and blinds during the day to provide some added warmth, while closing them at night will help retain heat and cut down on drafts. And if you have ceiling fans, make sure sure they're turning clockwise to push the warm air back down towards the floor. Keep your furnace serviced. You can visit the WPS website for more tips as well as resources for customers on heating assistance.
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Governor's Prison Overhaul Proposal Would Affect Lincoln Hills
Published on 02/17/2025 under News A proposal to overhaul the state correctional system would impact the state's juvenile correctional facility here in the Northwoods. Over the weekend, as part of his ongoing budget roll-out, Governor Evers proposed sweeping changes to the prison facilities around the state. That includes Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, the state's lone youth correctional facility, which shares a campus here in Lincoln County. For years, the state has sought to build smaller, youth correctional facilities in population centers in southern Wisconsin. A Milwaukee area facility is in the works, with another planned for Dane County. The Governor's plan would include $130 million for that purpose. With Lincoln Hills no longer needed for youth, Lincoln Hills would be converted to a medium security facility. The Governor's proposal earmarks $9 million for that overhaul. The entire, $500 million plan, was described as a domino series of changes. The Waupun facility would become a state-of-the-art, medium-security institution that would be designated as the state's first "vocational village" aimed at rehabilitation of inmates. Stanley Correctional Institution would convert to a maximum-security institution; and renovations of the Hobart facility would add 200 minimum-security beds Any changes would need approval from the Republican-controlled legislature.
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Merrill Fire Brings Additional Challenges
Published on 02/17/2025 under News Any response for a fire brings its own unique challenges for firefighters. A fire late last week in Merrill gave the crew several obstacles from the start. According to the Merrill Fire Department, they were initially dispatched to a structure fire on Cottage Street Thursday evening at shortly after 5pm. Their initial response included just two firefighters as additional on-duty staff were finishing up an unrelated ambulance call. Upon arrival they found the fire in a detached garage. With assistance from law enforcement officers on scene, hoselines were deployed in an effort to keep the fire from spreading to the nearby house. They said the initial fire operations were very difficult due to limited FD personnel, water supply issues, weather, and unruly bystanders. According to the summary, two people were arrested for interfering with firefighting operations. During the response, the fire department noted a close call with a downed powerline, and two police officers were treated for smoke inhalation. Despite these challenges, they were able to contain the fire to the garage. Along with its contents, the garage is considered a loss. The home had exterior heat damage and a temporary power outage. The residents stayed at a hotel overnight due to the loss of power. The cause of fire wasn't immediately determined, but is not considered suspicious.-photo provided by the Merrill Fire Department-
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Tomahawk High School Adding Dual-Credit 'Intro to Education' Course
Published on 02/17/2025 under News A new class in Tomahawk could help students interested in careers in education. At their meeting this past week, the Tomahawk School Board gave approval to a new high school course called 'Introduction to Education'. Ahead of the vote, the board members heard a brief overview of the proposed class. They noted that there is a no doubt a need for more teachers, and kids from the area are more likely to return to the Northwoods as professionals. And while the class is geared towards towards education, they noted it would be beneficial for other careers with human resources used as an example. It was initially presented as a broad experience that would include curriculum and classroom observation. Down the line, additional classes could be added to the sequence. As we covered earlier this year, Rhinelander High School has already established a similar program. Principal Ryan Huseby added the course will be part of their Dual Credit pathway model which allows students to earn college credits through a Nicolet partnership. The new Introduction to Education class was approved unanimously, and should begin next fall.
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Tomahawk FBLA Students Participate in Madison Competition
Published on 02/17/2025 under News The Tomahawk FBLA continued their season and gained some valuable experience over the weekend.  Four THS students from the Future Business Leaders of America traveled to Edgewood campus in Madison for the Wisconsin Life Smarts Competition. Advisor Connor Ahrens said the competition focused on a number of topics including consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology.  The THS representatives included (left to right) Jennie Frederickson, Kinsley Lange, Galen Schmidt, and Kenadie Gilbert.  The team of four finished the day taking 4th place.  
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GNC All-Conference Hockey Awards: Lamer POY and Coach Reilly COY
Published on 02/17/2025 under Sports The 2024-25 All-Great Northern Conference Teams were named and Tomahawk was well represented.  For the second consecutive year, Austin Lamer was named the Great Northern Conference Player of the Year. Head Coach Dewey Reilly was named the GNC Coach of the Year.  Earning 1st-team All-GNC honors were Austin Lamer, Brayden Lamer, and Jonah Dickens; 2nd-team All-Conference honros went to Jett Reilly and Trevor Seliskar and Sawyer Hanna and Jake Albert were named All-GNC Honorable Mention.
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Hatchet Hockey Team Wins Great Northern Conference Tournament
Published on 02/17/2025 under Sports The Hatchet Hockey squad wrapped up their season with their first ever outright Great Northern Conference Tournament Championship in school history, defeating Mosinee in Rhinelander Saturday night, 3-1.  The matchup between the two teams was similar to the first matchup during the regular season at Mosinee back in January. The Indians jumped out to a 1-0 lead after one period before Tomahawk rolled off three straight goals. The Hatchets got shots in the back of the net from Jonah Dickens, Jett Reilly, and Brayden Lamer.  The win gives the Hatchets their 20th of the season, continuing to add on to their school record. Tomahawk finishes the 2024-25 regular season with an impressive 20-3 record.  The Hatchets begin the WIAA Division 2 Hockey Playoffs with their first-round matchup at SARA Park against Rhinelander Thursday night. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 6:35 and opening faceoff at 7:00. Zach Garner and Alex Koch will be in the broadcast booth.
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Hatchet Boys Swimming Team Members Advance to State
Published on 02/17/2025 under Sports Over in Ashwaubenon, the Hatchet boys' swimmers had a successful day in their sectional meet. Tomahawk will send four total swimmers and six total events to the State Meet.  The Hatchtet Swimmers that qualified for state were Dane DeKiep, Bruce Peetz, Sam Zastrow and Zach Germano. The swim events they qualified for were the 200 Medley Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay, 100 Butterfly, 100 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, and the 100 backstroke.  The WIAA Division 2 Boys Swimming State Meet is Friday at the Waukesha South Natatorium.
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Hatchet Wrestling Teams Advance Individuals to Sectional Meets
Published on 02/17/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's wrestling squads will bring ten total wrestlers to the sectional rounds. The Hatchet girls will bring six to the sectional round. Kylie Peissig at 107 pounds and Elise Gibeault at 120 pounds won their regional championship. The other qualifiers are Abby Rosenmeyer at 100 pounds, Caydence Thompson at 114 pounds, Alicia Voermans at 132 pounds and Kami Gabrich at 185 pounds at the regional meet in Wausau West.  In Hayward, the Hatchet boys sent four to the sectional round. Tomahawk will send Zander Zehner at 144 pounds, Fletcher Baumann at 150 pounds, Hudson Evans at 165 pounds, and Nathan Norman at 215 pounds.  The WIAA Girls Wrestling Sectional Meet will be Friday night in Shawano.  The WIAA Division 2 Boys Wrestling Sectional Meet is Saturday in Amery.
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