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32nd Edition of Tomahawk Main Street Memories Car Show Dedicated to Swede Jorgensen

Published on 05/21/2026 under News One of the driving forces behind a popular car show in Tomahawk will be riding in spirit this weekend. Organizers of the Main Street Memories Car Show announced this year, the 32nd overall, will be dedicated to Swede Jorgensen. Swede was one of the original founders of the longtime Tomahawk tradition, who passed away in November. Main Street Director Jennifer Turkiewicz explained Jorgensen was part of the original Northwoods Cruisers Car Club that launched the car show back in 1995. As the event grew, the Club handed over the planning to Tomahawk Main Street, but continued to play a key role in volunteering and participation. This year, Turkiewicz says they plan to prominently feature Jorgensen's image in promotional materials and are working with family to have his beloved classic Chevy Bel-Air on display during Sunday's event. Jorgensen was widely known for his passion for the '55 Chevy specifically and even created a personal museum dedicated to the iconic car. As for the Car Show, it's coming up on Sunday. It typically brings around 300 vehicles to downtown Tomahawk, filling Main Street with classic cars, hot rods, and car enthusiasts from across the region. We'll have a bit more on those festivities during our Friday morning preview.

Published on 05/21/2026 under News More than half of the deer ticks tested in a local research project carried the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The findings come from the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) project, an ongoing study by the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute now entering a third year. Their goal is to map tick populations and the pathogens they carry. Over the first two years, they said people collected and submitted more than 12,000 ticks for evaluation. When researchers analyzed 707 non-engorged adult female deer ticks submitted during the first year of the study, they found 51% tested positive for the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease. That data came with caution. They said the study doesn't indicate that there is a 50% chance of acquiring Lyme disease from a deer tick bite. Other factors may also impact transmission such as the length of time the tick is embedded as well as follow up treatments. Dr. Jennifer Meece says, "We don't want to scare people off from being outdoors...We just encourage people to take proactive steps to protect themselves from ticks and be observant if they do find themselves with a tick bite." According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, reported cases of Lyme disease have quadrupled over the past 20 years. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The TICS study is ongoing and people can continue to submit samples.

Published on 05/21/2026 under News Memorial Day weekend typically serves as the unofficial start to summer; officials are expecting near record travel. As we previously shared, Triple A forecasts around 750,000 Wisconsinites will hit the road this weekend. Here in the Northwoods, the busiest stretch is along the Hwy 51/I39 corridor. While some travelers will look to get a jump start on travel this evening, northbound traffic is expected to peak on Friday afternoon and evening. Monday afternoon it's the return traffic heading south. To accommodate the increased travel, the DoT says most of their road construction projects will be paused, though motorists are encouraged to 'know before you go' and check your route. They're also encouraging motorists to drive safely not only this weekend, but throughout the summer travel season. WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman says, "Safety on our roads is something we all create together." She added, "Every choice – slowing down, putting the phone away, watching for workers and other drivers – adds up to safer travel for everyone. As we told you earlier this week, the annual Click It or Ticket campaign is ongoing which brings an increased law enforcement effort to seat belt use. And coming up tomorrow the State Patrol will be conducting an aerial enforcement on Highway 51 in Oneida County.

Published on 05/21/2026 under News Lincoln County Board of Supervisors is hoping to turn opioid settlement dollars into even more funding opportunities. Board members on Tuesday approved a resolution allocating $10,000 in opioid settlement funds to hire grant writers to assist with competitive grant applications tied to opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. They said that larger grants could help support future, long-term programs such as a family treatment court, prevention initiatives, and long-term sustainability for the jail's medication-assisted treatment program. The resolution notes that while the county's Opioid Settlement Task Force is responsible for developing plans for the settlement dollars, outside grant-writing expertise could improve the county's chances of securing additional state and federal funding opportunities which were described as highly competitive by settlement coordinator Erin Ray. Officials say the move is intended to help stretch settlement dollars further while expanding local resources aimed at combating the opioid epidemic.

Published on 05/21/2026 under News Camping and cabin season kicks off with the Memorial Day weekend, and officials are reminding people that hauling firewood from home could lead to the spread emerald ash borer, oakwilt and other destructive pests and diseases. Officials note that to the human eye, a quick examination won't spot pests or disease that can be hidden below the bark or burrowed deep inside the wood. Over the years, state partners have coined the phrase "buy it where you burn it." In other words, rather than bring firewood with you when you travel; gather it on site or purchase it locally. All staffed state parks and forests with campgrounds offer local firewood for sale. Many businesses also sell certified firewood that has been treated for pests and approved by the state. A handy tool is firewoodscout.org which allows you to find dealers by zip code. Both state parks and national forests have restrictions on the radius that firewood may be brought in. Many private campgrounds have similar or even more stringent restrictions.

Published on 05/21/2026 under News Drivers passing by the Central Wisconsin Airport may see flames and a heavy presence of emergency vehicles, but airport officials say there is no need for alarm. Airport rescue personnel and local firefighters will conduct a live fire training exercise throughout the day Thursday. The annual exercise uses a simulated aircraft fuselage to replicate the unique challenges of an airplane fire response. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires these drills which ensure responders are prepared to work together seamlessly in an emergency. These training exercises may be visible in the areas near the airport. The drills are not expected to impact airport operations. Regular flight schedules will continue to operate as usual. The drills will take place on the east end of the airport along Highway 153 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m

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Hatchet Spring Sports Recap 5/19/26

Published on 05/19/2026 under Sports Gibeault, Calkins Fill Up Hatchet GNC Titles in Rhinelander At the Great Northern Conference Track & Field Meet at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander Tuesday, the Hatchets had a total of six Great Northern Conference Champions. All of the Hatchet GNC Champs came from the girls. Elise Gibeault took the conference title in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, and 400 meter dash. Ellie Micke took the conference title in the High jump with a leap of 4'10". Siennah Calkins took the top spot in the Triple Jump with a leap of 33'8.75". The 4x100 meter relay squad of Calkins, Micke, Aliyah Nelson, and Alicia Voermans won the GNC title with a time of 52.54 seconds. Overall, the Hatchet girls placed second in the GNC Meet as a team, finishing behind only Rhinelander. The Hatchet boys placed sixth as a team in the Great Northern Conference meet. The top finisher in the meet was Beau Stromberg in the High Jump with a leap of 5'8". Tomahawk's final meet of the 2026 regular season is Thursday at the Dale Peterson Invite in Antigo. Events begin is at 4:00. Big Sixth Inning Propels Tomahawk Softball Over St. Croix Central The Hatchet Softball squad used a big sixth inning out in St. Croix to defeat the St. Croix Central Saints on the road Tuesday, 12-4. Tomahawk trailed 4-1 heading into the fifth before rolling off 11 straight runs, including seven in the sixth inning. Camryn Kraklow pitched a complete game and got the victory, allowing just one earned run on seven hits while striking out seven. Kraklow also went two for three on the day. However, it was the combo of Averi Petta and Aubrey Seubert that spearheaded the way for Tomahawk offensively. Petta went four for five with three runs scored. Catcher Aubrey Seubert had a carrer-high five hits on the day. She had four singles, a double, and three RBIs. Tomahawk also got an RBI double from Autumn Merrigan and an RBI Triple from Ella Peissig. Tomahawk's record improves to 11-11 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets added one last game to their schedule, which will be Thursday against Rib Lake. First pitch is at 5:00. Hatchet Baseball Shut Out and Shut Down to Stratford Tomahawk baseball was shut down by #6 in Division 3 Stratford at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field Tuesday night, losing, 2-0. The Hatchet bats mustered five hits on the day. However, Tomahawk was unable to take advantage of having six baserunners throughout the day. Jonah Dickens allowed just one run on one hit in three innings of work on the mound. Logan Norman pitched three shutout innings and allowed just three hits. Cash Olsen and Colin Black each finished with two singles on the day. The loss drops Tomahawk to 8-10 on the season and 6-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The final Great Northern Conference game of the Regular Season for Tomahawk is Thursday back at TK Field against Northland Pines. Alex Koch and Keith Hanse will be in the broadcast booth with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 4:35 and first pitch at 5:00 on Sports Talk 810 AM/97.7 FM WJJQ.

Published on 05/18/2026 under Sports Hatchet Baseball Survives in 7th, Sweep Antigo The Hatchet baseball squad overcame five errors to edge out Great Northern Conference foe Antigo on the road Monday night, winning, 4-3. The win by Tomahawk is their third straight overall and second straight Great Northern Conference victory. Wally Horabik went two for four with two triples. Horabik also picked up the win on the mound, allowing just one run over three innings of relief. Horabik would also score the go-ahead run on an error off a ground ball by Brody Hilgendorf. Nick Arndt also went two for four on the day. Jonah Dickens went four for four with a double and a run scored. Starting pitcher Cash Olsen gave up two runs in four innings of work. The win puts Tomahawk at 8-9 on the season and 6-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action against #6 in Division 3 Stratford at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field today. First pitch is at 5:00. Tomahawk Golf Places Third in Mosinee To Wrap Up Regular Season The Hatchet golfers would wrap up their regular season placing third in their final Great Northern Conference meet at Indianhead Golf Course in Mosinee Monday. The Hatchets finished with a team score of 349, tied with Merrill and two strokes ahead of Rhinelander. The top Hatchet golfer was Jake Albert, who placed sixth overall and finished with an 81. Rocco Carew and Brayden Lamer tied for second on the team and 15th overall with an 89. Rounding out the top five were Jaxon Kaiser with a 90 and Oliver Childers with a 96. This concludes the 2026 Hatchet Golf Regular Season. The WIAA Division 2 Golf Meet is next Tuesday at Turtleback Golf Course in Rice Lake. Tee-off is at 9:00.

Published on 05/16/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's field throwers competed at the Thunder Throw in the Woods Invite in Minocqua Saturday morning. For the Hatchet boys, two athletes finished in the top ten in shot put. Michael Samundsen finished with a 42'7.5" throw. Ethan Gibeault had a 38'10" toss. The two seniors joined Elliot O'Connor in the top ten in discus. Samundsen was the top Hatchet with a throw of 114'4". In the female shot put, it was two freshmen that placed in the top ten. Abbigail Doleshal had a throw of 26'8". Lillian Rigby had a throw of 21'4". In the discus, both Doleshal and Rigby placed in the top five. Doleshal had a throw of 94'1". The Great Northern Conference Track & Field Meet is Tuesday at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.

Published on 05/15/2026 under Sports Hatchet Baseball Comes Alive, Holds Off Crandon The Hatchet baseball squad notched their second consecutive win in as many days, outlasting the Crandon Cardinals, 6-3. Tomahawk scored in every inning but the first, going ahead for good in the third. The Hatchets were able to withstand a Cardinal rally in the fifth to seal the victory. Jonah Dickens picked up the win on the mound, allowing just three runs on four hits while striking out six. Wally Horabik, Colin Black, and Brody Hilgendorf each had an extra-base hit. Dickens went two for four with an RBI while Max Larson went two for three. The win puts Tomahawk at 7-9 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will take the weekend off and get set for their final road game of the season in Antigo Monday. First pitch is at 5:00. Childers Propels Tomahawk Golf to 2nd in St. Germain The Hatchet golfers bounced back and finished second in their invite at St. Germain Golf Club, hosted by Northland Pined Friday afternoon. Tomahawk finished with a team score of 352, 17 strokes behind first-place Rhinelander. Two Hatchets placed in the top ten overall. Oliver Childers placed fifth with an 82. Jaxon Kaiser placed ninth overall with an 89. The final Great Northern Conference meet of the season will be Monday at Indianhead Golf Course in Mosinee. Tee-off is at 1:00.

Published on 05/14/2026 under Sports Tomahawk Softball Wraps Up 2026 With Extra Innings Thriller The Hatchet softball squad would wrap up Great Northern Conference play Thursday evening with a thrilling victory over the Merrill Blue Jays in eight innings, 8-6. Tomahawk would notch their first six runs of the day in the fifth and sixth innings. Sophie Olsen ripped a two-run double to tie the game at two. Averi Petta would follow that up with a two-run home run to put the Hatchets ahead. The other runs scored were on wild pitches. After Merrill tied the game and forced extra innings, the Hatchets would score their final two runs in the top of the eighth on errors. Camryn Kraklow allowed just two earned runs in the victory. Cracklow and Ellie Micke crossed the plate twice in the game. The Hatchets improve to 10-11 and 6-8 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk wraps the regular season Tuesday at St. Croix Central. First pitch is at 4:00. Sixth-Inning Rally Leapfrogs Tomahawk Baseball Over Merrill Tomahawk baseball's bats woke up Thursday night at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field as they would come back to defeat Merrill, 8-4. The Hatchets trailed 4-3 headed into the bottom of the sixth inning before rolling off five runs to seal the victory. Tomahawk tied the game on a run scored by Wally Horabik off of Nick Arndt reaching on an error. However, The unsung hero was Hudson Evans, who hit a pinch-hit two-run single to put Tomahawk ahead. The Hatchets would add two more runs with a Logan Norman RBI double and a run scored by Jasper Ertl on a passed ball. Wally Horabik would pick up the win on the mound, pitching three scoreless innings. The win puts Tomahawk to 6-9 on the season and 5-7 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back on the diamond tonight for a non-conference showdown with Crandon at TK Field. First pitch is at 6:30. Childers Takes Top Spot, Hatchet Golf 5th in Lakeland The Hatchet Golfers would place fifth in their Great Northern Conference Invite at Trout Lake Golf Course in Minocqua Thursday afternoon. Tomahawk would finish with a team score of 338, two strokes behind the host, Lakeland. However, the biggest bright spot came from Oliver Childers, who took the top spot in the meet with a 75. Jake Albert was second on the team and 11th overall with an 82. Tomahawk is back on the course today with an invite at the St. Germain Golf Club today. Tee-off is at Noon.

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