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Published on 07/15/2025 under News Fresh off of their annual 4th of July series, the Kwahamots will welcome some special guests for their ski show this evening. It's once again WJJQ night with the Kwahamots. The radio staff won't be taking to the water, but we will be on hand passing out tickets for chances to win a variety of WJJQ prizes. The stars of the show, of course, will be the Kwahamots who'll be skiing, jumping, barefooting, and wakeboarding, all woven into an entertaining show and presentation. The team is actually gearing up for the Wisconsin State Show Ski Championships in Wisconsin Rapids this weekend. But first, the community is invited to stop by Kwahamot Bay this evening to enjoy the show with a chance to win some WJJQ prizes this evening at 7:30pm.

Published on 07/15/2025 under News Tomahawk Middle Schoolers will have some additional options when it comes to sports during the upcoming school year. At their meeting this past week, the Tomahawk School Board approved the creation of a middle school girls swim team and a golf team, which would be a co-ed offering. District administrator Wendell Quesinberry offered the board a brief overview. He explained that the decision was led by interest from both students and the community. That was confirmed by the recent school perceptions survey. They did focus on sports that are already offered at the high school level. The Tomahawk School District regularly emphasizes the important role that extra-curriculars play in the student's overall school experience. Quesinberry noted that the two additional offerings would provide a positive impact at minimal cost. The board also briefly discussed concerns over impacts on other sports, as well as scheduling. In the end, the Board unanimously approved both additions.

Published on 07/15/2025 under News A motorcyclist is facing numerous citations in Lincoln County after being recorded at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, the office was informed by Marathon County deputies about a motorcycle traveling north on Highway 51 at speeds over 100 miles per hour. A Lincoln County deputy spotted the motorcycle passing in between two vehicles. The deputy used radar to record the motorcycle at 121 miles per hour in the 65 mph zone. The deputy performed a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, a 19 year old Mosinee man. According to the report, the operator told the deputy his speedometer was broken and that he thought he was only going 90mph. The driver was cited for speeding, reckless driving, and unauthorized display of registration. A couple of other quick notes from the Sheriff's Report… A 37 year old Beloit man was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct and resisting or obstructing following an investigation into a disturbance in the Town of Skanawan.The number of vehicle vs. deer collisions remains elevated with another 13 reported on Lincoln County roadways this past week.

Published on 07/15/2025 under News The Lincoln County Board is set to consider a resolution to potentially close Pine Crest Nursing Home should a pending sale fall through. Earlier this year, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors approved a purchase agreement for the skilled nursing facility in Merrill with Merrill Health Holdings LLC and Jack Pines Healthcare LLC. The sale is scheduled to be completed by August 1. A resolution on the agenda for tonight's July Board meeting states, "The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors recognizes the need to have an alternative plan in place and be ready to execute such plan if the sale and transfer of ownership of Pine Crest Nursing Home is not completed by August 1, 2025." The proposal would direct the Lincoln County Administrative and Legislative Committee "to prepare a plan detailing the actions necessary and associated timelines to affect the closure of Pine Crest by the end of the year or the earliest possible date thereafter." That plan would be presented at the Board's August meeting. The resolution cites insufficient tax levy to continue operating and maintaining the facility. North Central Health Care currently operates Pine Crest on behalf of Lincoln County. Last month, the NCHC executive committee voted to end the current agreement at the end of the year. That letter indicates the NCHC board's willingness to re-enter into revised management agreement should the sale not go through. The County Board has been down this path before. Last year, they also approved a purchase agreement with a different private provider. That sale fell apart after a lawsuit was filed challenging the sale.

Published on 07/15/2025 under News Officials from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation were in the Northwoods this past week to celebrate ongoing revitalization efforts in Boulder Junction. Town leaders have been investing into a series of projects with a goal of enhancing their aesthetic and functional qualities of their downtown, extending their tourism season, and providing meaningful spaces for connection, creativity, and commerce." Steve Weber, co-chair of the Boulder Junction Economic Development Committee says, "These projects are not isolated efforts — they are part of a holistic vision to modernize our economy while preserving our heritage." WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes was among those who made the trip. She says, "Boulder Junction is taking an across-the-board approach to community development. It's neat to see how they look at each project and evaluate how it fits in with their community vision." Boulder Junction was previously awarded a $250,000 Community Development Investment Grant from the WEDC to help convert a former strip mall into a new commercial center that will feature four, high-end vacation rental units, two bars, a coffee shop, multiple retail spaces, and potential office space. Weber said the blend of lodging, dining, and retail is intended to boost tourism, support entrepreneurship, and provide a long-term boost for the town. Hughes also visited the Boulder Junction Brewing Company, a nano-brewery scheduled to open in August. The community has also been at the forefront of broadband expansion. They highlighted that every business, residence, lake home, and rental property has had access to high speed fiber since 2023.

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Voermans Competes in WIAA State Track & Field Meet

Published on 06/09/2025 under Sports Hatchet Junior Track and Field Athlete Alicia Voermans finished 13th in the Pole Vault at the WIAA Division 2 State Track and Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Friday. Voermans equaled the school record with a leap of ten feet even. Voermans finished ahead of Angelina Appelbaum of New Berlin Eisenhower, Calee Klein of Clinton, and Amelia Sikri of New Berlin West. Voermans' GNC opponent, Rhinelander's Macy Myers placed eighth with a leap of 11 feet. This concludes the Tomahawk Track and Field Season.

Published on 06/05/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Sawyer Hanna's Season ended in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Golf Meet at Hayward Golf Course Wednesday in a playoff. Hanna finished with a score of 74 and headed into a three-way playoff with Medford's Zach Hintz and St. Croix Central's Braiden Rasmussen. In the playoff, Hanna and Hintz both pared on the playoff hole. However, Rasmussen chipped in a birdie from 40 feet to be the final individual state qualifier from the Sectional Meet.

Published on 06/03/2025 under Sports The Hatchet baseball team gave #1 seed and #5 in Division 3 Elk Mound their whole effort, but came up just short at Village Park Monday, losing in the WIAA Regional Semifinal in walk-off fashion, 4-3. Tomahawk scored the first two runs of the game and held a 2-1 lead until the fourth inning. After Elk Mound took the lead on an RBI groundout in the fifth, the Hatchets responded with a triple from Cash Olsen and an RBI single from Brody Rigney to tie the game at 3-3. Regardless, the Mounders would get the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to score on a sacrifice fly by third baseman Kaden Moyer, scoring centerfielder Kamron Diermeier. Rigney pitched 5.1 innings of work, giving up just three runs on six hits while striking out six. Rigney also went three for four at the plate with three singles. Olsen finished two for three with a triple. Drew Tollefson went two for four with an RBI as well. Tomahawk finises the 2025 season with a 10-13 record and a 5-7 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate four seniors, who are Rigney, Tollefson, Brayden Larson, and Cooper Hetzel.

Published on 05/30/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Baseball Squad walked off #9 seed Chetek-Weyerhauser in a wild WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal Game at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field Thursday, winning, 11-10. The Hatchets jumped out to a 7-2 lead after two innings, but the Bulldogs jumped ahead. Chetek-Weyerhauser scored eight of the next nine runs, including a five-run sixth inning. The Hatchets trailed, 10-8 in the bottom of the sixth before tying the game with two more runs. With one out in the bottom of the seventh, Junior Second Baseman Nick Arndt walked off the game with a fielder's choice, scoring Wally Horabik. Drew Tollefson went three for four with a double and an RBI. The Hatchets came away with 13 hits and took advantage of six Chetek-Weyerhauser errors. The win puts Tomahawk at 10-12 on the season. The Hatchets will play in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal at #1 Seed and #4 ranked in Division 3 Elk Mound Tuesday. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show is at 4:35 and First pitch is at 5:00 from Elk Mound Village Park on Sports Talk 810 AM and 97.7 FM WJJQ. If Tomahawk wins, they will play at either #4 seed Fall Creek of #5 seed Boyceville Wednesday.

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