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Tomahawk Community Theater Preparing for Fall Production; October 26 and 27

Published on 10/04/2024 under News In just a few weeks the curtains will raise for latest performance from the Tomahawk Community Theater. It's only been four short years since a small group of Tomahawk area residents passionate about fine arts pitched the idea of what would eventually become the Tomahawk Community Theater. Later this month, they'll offer their third full production. During that time, they've also hosted two summer youth camps/children's plays and a talent show. Ahead of the upcoming play, TCT co-founder Terry Bucaro and lead actor Angela Lathum stopped by the WJJQ studios. Bucaro, looking back over the past few years, says 'the enthusiasm and support has been overwhelming.' This includes not only the cast and crew, but the community and local businesses and sponsors. As an example, in the latest production, they've worked with the Tomahawk High School Drama Department as well as the local thrift store for props and costumes. With their growth, the fall production also brings a new, larger, setting. They'll be performing on a proper stage at the Tomahawk school auditorium. Bucaro says the new setting means they won't be able to offer the dinner and show package from past performances. But she encouraged attendees visit one of the sponsor restaurants for a date night ahead of the show. That includes Tilted Loon, Castaways, Sideways, and Tomahawk Family Restaurant. Some of those partners will even offer date night deals for ticket holders. As for the play, it's a comedy, Ghost Story. Among the 9 actors, a mix of ghosts and humans, is Lathum. She's got plenty of theater experience as a retired professor who only recently got involved in the local theater. We'll have a bit more ahead of the opening date. They've got two dates scheduled, a Saturday evening show on October 26 and an afternoon matinee on Sunday, October 27. Tickets are already for sale, for $10. Bucaro says they're once again utilizing digital passes from Ticket Spice. Information is available on the Theater website and social media.

Published on 10/04/2024 under News With no measurable rain over the past week, additional areas of the Northwoods have been classified as drought. The US Drought monitor released their updated maps on Thursday. The latest report shows all of Oneida and Vilas Counties now listed. That includes the eastern portions of the county now in D-2 or severe drought. Most of Lincoln County is also listed, either in moderate drought or abnormally dry in the south west corner of the county. Similarly, drought is also expanding in southern Wisconsin. The only region of the state not currently classified is a narrow band in central Wisconsin. The dry conditions, coupled with other factors including the forecast, led to elevated wildfire conditions in the middle of the week. It is also quite the reversal from late spring and early summer when the state was drought free and we experienced above normal rainfall.

Published on 10/04/2024 under News Wisconsin can be called the cranberry capital of the US, producing twice as much as the next state. This weekend, the tiny, tart fruit will be showcased in the Northwoods. Cranberry Fest is returning to Eagle River for its 44th edition, and Chamber director Kim Emerson notes that around 45,000 people attend the the two day event each year. Not only is the cranberry Wisconsin's top fruit export, according to the USDA, the state is expected to produce half of all cranberries around the globe. While central Wisconsin grows the most, Northern Wisconsin is also a major producer. Just a few highlights for the weekend include area marsh tours, wine tasting, a farmer's market and more than 250 booths for their craft fair. There will be plenty of cran-foods and beverages with past treats including meatballs, fritters, cheesecakes, soda, and beer. Of course, you can purchase your own cranberries as well. Some 10,000 pounds of fresh cranberries are also sold at Cranfest. The festival is centered at the Vilas County fairgrounds, with additional events at satellite locations including marshes, wineries, and downtown Eagle River.

Published on 10/04/2024 under News The DNR has an expansive sampling effort for chronic wasting disease. For one Northwoods location, they're conducting additional sampling for the forever chemicals known as PFAS. The Town of Stella, in Oneida County, has been monitored for elevated PFAs levels in water samples for several years now. The DNR is looking to study the impacts on deer. As a result they're requesting hunters who harvest an animal within a three mile radius of the Town submit a tissue sample. According to the news release, they need a 100 gram muscle and tissue sample, as well as harvest details such as the specific location of the animal. The samples can be delivered to the Rhinelander CWD kiosk. The DNR has additional instructions on their website. Once the testing is complete, the hunter will receive a final report. The results will also be shared with the Department of Health. The DNR is seek deer samples from animals harvested near the Town of Stella.

Published on 10/04/2024 under News Youth will be peddling through the Northwoods this weekend, as the Rhinelander Community is hosting the Hodag Hustle Mountain Bike Festival. The event is part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League. Organizers anticipate more than 1,000 middle and high school student-athletes and their families will roll into town. The local Rhinelander Northwoods Composite team is among the 98 squads participating. The riders will push their limits, test their skills, and enjoy adventure while racing and exploring the scenic mountain bike trails at Camp Tesomas. In addition to the competition, the teams and their families will also participate in non-racing activities including hitting other local trails and enjoying the scenic fall colors. The races will continue throughout the day Sunday.

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Hatchet Volleyball Team Defeats Northland Pines

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.

Published on 09/18/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's volleyball squad suffered their first Great Northern Conference defeat of the season Tuesday night in Antigo, losing 21-25, 15-25, 25-21, 18-25. Sienna Caulkins posted a career-high 15 kills, one of two Hatchets with double-digit kills on the night. Shelby Borowski also set a career-high with 40 assists. The loss drops Tomahawk to 8-9 on the season and 0-1 in GNC Play. Tomahawk will have the first half of the Great Northern Conference Tournament on Saturday in Lakeland. Tomahawk's three matches are against Medford, Northland Pines, and Mosinee.

Published on 09/16/2024 under Sports On Friday night, the Tomahawk Hatchet Football Team lost to Antigo in overtime in Great Northern Conference action. The game was tied after regulation 21-21 and Tomahawk failed to score on their first possession of overtime. Antigo took possession and scored to win the game 27-21. With the loss, Tomahawk falls to 1-3 overall and 0-2 in Great Northern Conference action. The Hatchets will host Rhinelander at Hatchet Field on Friday night, with the opening kickoff at 7:00 pm. Catch the Fehrman Orthodontics Pregame Show at 6:35 pm on Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ.

Published on 09/16/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's cross country squads competed in the Menomonie Invite Saturday. The Hatchet girls placed ninth. Alli Palmer finished as the top finisher, placing 18th with a time of 20:51. Tomahawk's boys placed 12th as a team. The Hatchet boys' top finisher was Sam Zastrow with a time of 18:15. The next meet for Tomahawk is Saturday, which is the Smiley Invite hosted by Wausau East.

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