General Announcements
Due to the cold, wet spring conditions and frost still working its way out, Lincoln County's Summer ATV trails will open at 8:00 am May 13, 2022. The Underdown Horse trails are also soft and muddy due to the frost coming out yet and will and will remain closed at this time. The mountain bike trails are in better condition and will be open effective immediately. Please call the trail hotline at (715) 539-1033 for updates.
The National Association of Letter Carriers is holding the "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" this Saturday. Please bag healthy, non-perishable food items and place by your mailbox and our local carriers will pick-up and distribute to local food pantries.
The Tomahawk Girl Scout Can Trailer will be located in the parking lot of Tomahawk Trig's through May 20. Please drop off aluminum cans only.
The Tomahawk High School Golf Team will host their nine hole, four person, benefit scramble on Sunday, May 22 at the Inshalla Country Club. The registration begins at 1:00 pm and the shotgun start is at 2:00 pm. To register your four person team, please call Inshalla at 453-3130.
Ties That Bind Us is hosting the June Cleavage Open at the Inshalla Country Club on Sunday, June 5. Registration is at Noon and the shotgun start is at 1:00 pm. This will be a nine hole scramble and to sign-up your foursome call 453-4076.
Rodeo Fans Save the Date for the 33rd year of The Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo June 10, 11, and 12. Enjoy a weekend of exciting action-packed family entertainment at the Merrill Festival Grounds. Advance Tickets are now available on line at wrpr.org, so place your order today.
The Kwahamot Water Ski Team is now selling their Kwahamot Pyramid Calendar Raffle Tickets. They are available here at our WJJQ Studios and from club members.
The Oneida County Health Department offers COVID-19 testing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Hodag Dome Garage at 863 Hodag Dome Drive in Rhinelander. There is also testing at the Three Lakes School District from 7:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursday.Wednesday, May 18
The Rhinelander District Library will be closed for a staff in-service from 9:00 to 12:30 pm. The library will open at 12:30 pm and remain open until 6:00 pm.
The Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets every Wednesday at 10:00 am at the Social Hall at the Tomahawk United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend the meetings. For more information go to: www.tops.org
The Bronstead-Searl-Ingman Post 93 American Legion and Auxiliary will host a dedication event honoring 1st Lt. Charles J Searl at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk. They'll be dedicating a memorial brick for Searl. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at 3:00 pm.
WaWui Bingo is at the SARA Park Activity Center, with the doors opening at 5:30 pm, cards on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of 15 games starting at 7:00 pm. Players will have a chance to win between $550.00 and $1,000.00. The weekly blackout progressive game is $2,375.00 in 54 numbers or less.
Thursday, May 19
The Merrill Chamber of Commerce and the Chiropractic Wellness Center are hosting Business After Hours at 5:00 pm at Sawmill Brewing.
Saturday, May 21
The Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market is at Washington Square Park from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The market is featuring a variety of vendors during the season.
Lincoln County Sports Club is holding an Open House free to the public from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Kids activities, raffles, meet & greet outdoor related charity organizations. Raffles help support local scholarships, club functions, and club maintenance.
Tuesday, May 24
The American Red Cross Tomahawk Community Blood Drive will be from 11:30 to 5:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 108 W. Somo Avenue. Please remember to bring your Red Cross or photo ID. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Wednesday, May 25
WaWui Bingo is at the SARA Park Activity Center, with the doors opening at 5:30 pm, cards on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of 15 games starting at 7:00 pm. Players will have a chance to win between $550.00 and $1,000.00.Fridayday, May 27
The School District of Merrill will hold graduation ceremonies at Merrill High School at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, May 28
A Veterans Memorial Ceremony will be held at 9:00 am at Prairie Rapids Cemetery in the Town of Nokomis. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the town hall.
The Rhinelander Historical Society Museum will hold a seminar about fur trading in Wisconsin from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Veterans Ceremony Organization will hold it's 22nd annual Memorial Service at 11:30 am at the Union Grove Cemetery on Lakewood Road in Harshaw. All are welcome to attend the service to honor our past Veterans and Military. A fellowship luncheon will follow at the Cassian Town Hall. The Einar H. Ingman Jr. Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Honor Procession will begin at 9:15 am at the American Legion in Tomahawk at 9:15 am.
Merrill Shred Day will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Kindhearted Home Care, 120 S. Mill Street in Merrill. The suggested donation is $5.00 per box/bag and proceeds benefit Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County.
Sunday, May 29
The Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District will hold their annual meeting at the Inshalla Country Club. The social hour is at 5:00 pm with the meeting beginning at 6:00 pm.
