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Merrill Bridges Virtual Academy Earns High Marks

Published on 12/18/2018 under News A unique charter school within the Merrill School District continues to excel and is earning high marks. In addition to the traditional classroom, the Merrill School District offers Bridges Virtual Academy (BVA). It's one of 39 virtual charter schools in the state, 24 of which serve students in grades K-12. In the school report cards released by the state last month, not only did BVA earn an 'exceeds expectations' grade; it also had the highest score in the state among virtual charter schools. John Hagemeister is the director at Bridges. He says they were pleased with the rating. He went on to say "Our school has demonstrated it's effectiveness and is being modeled by other districts around the state because we have established an innovative way to blend a variety of instructional strategies to personalize student learning from home." The Merrill Area Public School District established Bridges Virtual Academy in 2012. It has 715 students and 37 teaching and administrative staff working together to provide quality educational opportunities. Merrill Superintendent John Sample says, "The entire BVA program continues to evolve. They remain focused on achievement while meeting the needs of families throughout the state." He noted that "receiving top honors two years in a row doesn't happen by mistake."

Published on 12/18/2018 under News A Rhinelander man, accused of fleeing deputies during a traffic stop last month, has reached a plea deal. Josh Meirhofer was back in Oneida County Court yesterday afternoon. The 29 year old was arrested in early November in the Town of Pelican. Deputies initially attempted a traffic stop when Meirhofer led them on a brief pursuit. According to court records, at yesterday's hearing, Meirhofer pleaded guilty to two reduced charges of resisting by failure to stop a vehicle and obstructing an officer. As part of the agreement with the plea, Meirhofer will avoid further jail time by receiving a withheld sentence. He was ordered to 18 months of probation. Should he violate probation, he'll be credited with 45 days of time served.

Published on 12/18/2018 under News A congratulations go out to a Tomahawk educator who received a statewide award. Christine Kernan was recently awarded the November/December 'Art Educator of the Month' by the Wisconsin Art Education Association. Kernan has been teaching elementary art in the Tomahawk School district for 25 years. Her nomination included the exciting and evolving ways of teaching including incorporating technology into the art classroom. The Wisconsin Art Education Association was founded in 1950 as a state organization to further scholarship and excellence in art education. In addition to their education and advocacy, the Association also awards bi-monthly "Educator/Student of the Month" awards throughout the school year.

Published on 12/18/2018 under News While deer hunting opportunities are winding down for the current season, there are additional ways for interested citizens to participate in local deer management. The DNR is again encouraging individuals to explore vacant County Deer Advisory Council seats. These councils were created across the state in 2014. They provide county specific deer population objectives and herd management decisions. Each council includes a set number of seats, some set aside with specific areas of expertise such as forestry, tourism, or local government. The vacant seats vary by county and are posted on the DNR website. The Councils typically meet twice per year, in the late winter or early spring to establish harvest goals and season structures for the following hunting season. The DNR is accepting those applications through January 15.

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Hatchet Wrestling Team Finishes Second at Their Tomahawk Invite

Published on 12/17/2018 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Wrestling Team hosted the Tomahawk Invite on Friday at the Fieldhouse and Tomahawk takes second place, with Wausau West winning the invite. Match #1 Round 1Tomahawk defeated Three Lakes 66-10 106 - Double Forfeit 113 - Blake Felser (Tomahawk) over Zander Ginet (Three Lakes) Fall 1:29 120 - piersson czaplinski (Three Lakes) over Lance Knight (Tomahawk) Fall 2:42 126 - Luke Knight (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 132 - Alex Bishop (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 138 - Logan Bishop (Tomahawk) over ezekiel logalbo (Three Lakes) Fall 0:12 145 - Jesse DuPuis (Three Lakes) over Isaiah Scheffler (Tomahawk) Maj 19-7 152 - Marcus Matti (Tomahawk) over Conto Ginet (Three Lakes) Fall 2:31 160 - Ryan Skees (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 170 - Wyatt Wenninger (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 182 - Kade Wenninger (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 195 - Erik Decker (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 220 - Austin Leinen (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf HWT - Tony Matti (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf Match #2 Round 2 Tomahawk defeated Rosholt 53-21 113 - Blake Felser (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 120 - Bo Niewiadomski (Rosholt) over Lance Knight (Tomahawk) Dec 10-3 126 - Luke Knight (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 132 - Alex Bishop (Tomahawk) over Anthony Bianco (Rosholt) Fall 3:42 138 - Brock Lyshik (Rosholt) over Logan Bishop (Tomahawk) Fall 1:22 145 - Isaiah Scheffler (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 152 - Blade Niewiadomski (Rosholt) over Marcus Matti (Tomahawk) Fall 1:02 160 - Rafael Lugo (Rosholt) over Ryan Skees (Tomahawk) Fall 5:23 170 - Wyatt Wenninger (Tomahawk) over Isaac Groshek (Rosholt) TF 16-1 182 - Kade Wenninger (Tomahawk) over Anthony Gagas (Rosholt) Fall 1:18 195 - Erik Decker (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 220 - Austin Leinen (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf HWT - Tony Matti (Tomahawk) over Cameron Raymond (Rosholt) Fall 1:03 106 - Double Forfeit Match #3 Round 3 Tomahawk defeated Phillips 47-30 120 - Lance Knight (Tomahawk) over Ethan Kenner (Phillips) Fall 1:14 126 - Luke Knight (Tomahawk) over Logen Doiel (Phillips) Fall 3:10 132 - Javyn Freeman (Phillips) over Alex Bishop (Tomahawk) Fall 5:38 138 - Hunter Bruhn (Phillips) over Logan Bishop (Tomahawk) Fall 1:16 145 - Isaiah Scheffler (Tomahawk) over Adam Mitchell (Phillips) Fall 3:14 152 - Jacob Revie (Phillips) over Marcus Matti (Tomahawk) Fall 5:57 160 - Wyatt Wenninger (Tomahawk) over Brandon Bruneau (Phillips) Dec 8-7 170 - Parker Anderson (Phillips) over Ryan Skees (Tomahawk) Fall 3:15 182 - Kade Wenninger (Tomahawk) over Kees Hoogland (Phillips) TF 18-2 195 - Erik Decker (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 220 - Austin Leinen (Tomahawk) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf HWT - Tony Matti (Tomahawk) over Isaiah Upson (Phillips) Fall 2:46 106 - Thomas Cotner (Phillips) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Blake Felser (Tomahawk) over Matthias Hoogland (Phillips) Dec 8-2 Match #4 1st Place Match Wausau West defeated Tomahawk 37-28 126 - Cameron Schmeiser (Wausau West) over Luke Knight (Tomahawk) TF 15-0 132 - Alex Bishop (Tomahawk) over Gabriel Ramos (Wausau West) Dec 7-2 138 - Logan Bishop (Tomahawk) over Eric Ottosen (Wausau West) Dec 7-3 145 - Reed Napiwocki (Wausau West) over Isaiah Scheffler (Tomahawk) Fall 1:17 152 - Njayleng Xiong (Wausau West) over Marcus Matti (Tomahawk) Dec 8-1 160 - Wyatt Wenninger (Tomahawk) over Noah Baumann (Wausau West) Maj 11-0 170 - Kyle Kershaw (Wausau West) over Ryan Skees (Tomahawk) TF 19-3 182 - Nathan LaRue (Wausau West) over Kade Wenninger (Tomahawk) Dec 13-6 195 - Erik Decker (Tomahawk) over Norman Moffett (Wausau West) Fall 1:59 220 - Athan Somers (Wausau West) over Austin Leinen (Tomahawk) Fall 1:05 HWT - Tony Matti (Tomahawk) over Logan Burish (Wausau West) Fall 2:49 106 - Gaven Lange (Wausau West) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Rachel Trevino (Wausau West) over Blake Felser (Tomahawk) Dec 6-1 120 - Lance Knight (Tomahawk) over Chi Meng Xiong (Wausau West) Fall 2:39 Tomahawk will compete in the Oshkosh on the Water Classic over the Holidays.

Published on 12/14/2018 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Wrestling Team opened the Great Northern Conference Dual Meet schedule with a 55-13 win over the Lakeland T-Birds at the Fieldhouse on Thursday night. The match started out at 145 pounds: Jason Hilgart (LUME) over Isaiah Scheffler (TOMA) (Fall 0:53) 152: Marcus Matti (TOMA) over Tanner Wildes (LUME) (Fall 2:40) 160: Ryan Skees (TOMA) over Hunter Kanzelberger (LUME) (Fall 1:48) 170: Xavier Burgess (LUME) over Wyatt Wenninger (TOMA) (MD 14-6) 182: Kade Wenninger (TOMA) over Andre Starynski (LUME) (Fall 2:38) 195: Erik Decker (TOMA) over Henry Evenhouse (LUME) (Fall 2:47) 220: Tony Matti (TOMA) over Ian Valliere (LUME) (Fall 5:59) 285: Austin Leinen (TOMA) over (LUME) (For.) 106: Double Forfeit 113: Sawyer Duir (LUME) over Blake Felser (TOMA) (Dec 6-4) 120: Lance Knight (TOMA) over Harry Nemcek (LUME) (Dec 10-6) 126: Luke Knight (TOMA) over Tim Burnett (LUME) (MD 13-1) 132: Alex Bishop (TOMA) over (LUME) (For.) 138: Logan Bishop (TOMA) over Tyson Coy (LUME) (Fall 0:36) Tomahawk will host the Hatchet Invite on Friday beginning at 4:00 pm at the Fieldhouse.

Published on 12/14/2018 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Boys Swimming Team won their second straight GNC Dual on Thursday night, 111-45 over Medford at the Tomahawk Swimming Pool. All Three of the Hatchet Relay teams placed in the top spot, including the 200 yard Medley Relay team of Keaton Jed at backstroke, Evan Ploeckelman at breaststroke, Trey Miller at butterfly and Brady Tjugum at freestyle – first in at 2:01.17. The 200 yard Freestyle Relay team of Ploeckelman, Alex Norman, Adam Hall and Ethan Liebnitz came in at 1:51.53 to earn the eight, first place points in the event. The 400 yard Freestyle Relay team of Tjugum, Caleb Kretzschmar, Miller and Jed batted clean-up to end the meet and finish in at 4:02.33, a time which was a full 25 seconds faster than the Raider team. Freshman, Caleb Kretzschmar won the 100 yard Butterfly in 1:12.47. Junior, Trey Miller finished first in the 100 backstroke. Senior, Evan Ploeckelman swam a well matched race against Medford's Aaron Connelly in the 200 yard Individual Medley but was able to pull ahead once he got to his signature breaststroke, finishing ahead for the win by just under 2 seconds in a 5½ second personal best time of 2:31.64. Junior, Brady Tjugum took a break from the 500 yard Freestyle this meet to do the 100/200 yard Freestyle combination and took a double first with a 6.3 second personal record time of 2:01.76 in the 200 yard Free and also took another full second off of his 100 Free down to a :55.19. On Thursday, the Hatchets will swim against Rhinelander at 5:30 pm at the Tomahawk Swimming Pool.

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