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Hatchet Sports Weekend Recap Published on 01/13/2020 under Sports

It was a relatively tough weekend for Hatchet athletics over the weekend. On Friday night, the Hatchets took the ice against an Ashland team that had beaten Tomahawk 7-1 earlier in the season and this time it would be a similar outcome, as the Hatchets dropped their eighth straight game, 7-0. The Oredockers and Hatchets played a very tight first eight minutes or so with neither team gaining much of an edge. However, a major penalty for the Hatchets for boarding would be detrimental as the Hatchets would give up the one and only goal in the first period to Ty O'Bey. It was a great start for Tomahawk despite the lone goal.

However, the second period would be the turning point, as the Oredockers scored five second period goals and adding a final one in the third. After the game Coach Chris Bembinster had this to say on his loss. "We are close to breaking through, but also running short on time," Bembinster said. "I know we can climb this mountain! Tough loss, but lessons to be learned for sure." Tomahawk is back on the ice Tuesday night at home against Medford.

In the pool, the boy's swim team was at the Ashwaubenon Jaguars Swimming Invitational Saturday morning. The Hatchets finished in the middle of the pack, ending sixth out of 11 teams with 174 points. Rhinelander finished in fifth with Bay Port claiming the top spot. Sixth was the highest Tomahawk had ever finished. Both Medley Relays scored team points, with the "A" team of Jed, Hanse, Phillips and Miller swam a 1:48.99 for 7th place and 24 points. The second relay team of Flynn, Hall, Kretzschmar and Liebnitz did a tremendous job as well, swimming a season fastest time of 2:02.33 for 14th place and 6 points. Individually, Freshman Zach Hanse dropped time in both of his individual events taking 9th place for 9 points in a
season best time of 2:14.76 in the 200 IM. He also reset his own school record in the 100 Breaststroke at 1:06.43 for 6th place and 13 team points.

The Hatchets are back in action Thursday, January 16th in a GNC meet-up with Shawano.

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Published on 12/05/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's hockey squad flexed their will, dominating Rhinelander in their home opener Saturday night at SARA Park, 13-1. The Hatchets scored eight goals in the first period and five in the second period, winning their seventh straight over their Great Northern Conference rivals. Tomahawk got hat tricks from Jett Reilly and Jonah Dickens. Breck Stromberg found the back of the net twice. The Hatchets improve their record to 4-0 on the season and 2-0 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk is back in action Tuesday for another Great Northern Conference game at SARA Park against Northland Pines. The game will be broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with Alex Koch and Keith Hanse in the broadcast booth. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show will get underway at 6:35 with opening faceoff at 7:00.

Published on 12/05/2025 under Sports The Hatchet girls' basketball squad got back in the win column Thursday night, using a strong second half to defeat the Red Robins at Antigo, 50-36. After getting off to a slow start and leading by just two at halftime, Tomahawk put 34 points up in the second half and never looked back. Freya Alberg led the way with 19 points for the Hatchets. Anita Ziert finished with 13 points to help Tomahawk improve to 2-1 on the season and 1-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action next Thursday for the first half of a non-conference basketball doubleheader with Three Lakes.

Published on 12/05/2025 under Sports The Hatchet boys' wrestling squad opened up their season with a sweep of their triangular at the Hatchet House Thursday. Tomahawk began the night with a win over Great Northern Conference foe Lakeland, 52-30. The Hatchets then ended the night with a victory over Athens, 52-24. Tomahawk begins their season 2-0 and 1-0 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Saturday for a quad at Chetek-Weyerhauser.

Published on 12/05/2025 under Sports Tomahawk Girls' Wrestling began their season going 2-1 in their quad at Shiocton Thursday night. The Hatchets squeaked out a 31-30 win over Wrightstown. Match Two for Tomahawk against Oshkosh West ended in a 27-27 tie, but the Hatchets won on a tiebreaker. The final match of the night for Tomahawk ended with them losing to the host, Shiocton, 36-24. The Hatchets now stand at 2-1 on the season. Tomahawk is back in action tonight for an invite down in Antigo. That begins at 4:30.

Published on 12/05/2025 under News Holiday music certainly makes the season, and it's even better live. Here in Tomahawk the St. Mary's Choir packs the house for a Christmas concert each year, and it's just a few days away. Ahead of Sunday's performance we were joined by long-time director Jan Huseby, along with Sandy Bishop and Lynn Grube. While many folks are just transitioning into the Christmas holiday, the performers been busy with rehearsals for several months now. The choir is comprised of 70 voices, along with some instrumentalists. Grube says that includes seven or eight newcomers. While most of the choir is comprised of locals, they do get a handful of singers who travel to Tomahawk weekly for rehearsals from neighboring communities. This year's show is titled 'Glory to the Newborn King. 'They keep the concert fresh by changing out the music each year, and Huseby says she is continually keeping a list of songs. It will feature a mix of styles and songs focused on peace, joy and hope. with some familiar tunes and some lesser-known pieces. A special highlight this year, they're incorporating a dedication to military families. The St. Mary's Christmas concert is free, but they will accept donations to help cover some of the music costs. It's coming up Sunday afternoon starting at 4pm. They'll begin seating at 3pm and note that they typically fill quickly. We'll once again be recording the concert to bring back to our listeners on Christmas Eve.

Published on 12/05/2025 under News A man facing charges related to threats made to a Tomahawk grocery store, is now charged for making threats in Washington County as well. According to court records, Nicholas Wolf is facing a single count of making a terrorist threat in Washington County Court. The 23 year old was arrested November 25 as part of a multi-jurisdictional investigation related to threats of violence made to multiple locations across multiple counties. In Washington County, the alleged threats were made about the Kewauskum School District which led to a closure and early dismissal on November 24. Wolf is also facing charges in Lincoln County related to threats made to Trig's grocery store. At a court hearing early this week, bond was set at $10,000. He's scheduled for an adjourned initial appearance on December 22.

Published on 12/05/2025 under News A home was destroyed following a fire in Vilas County early Thursday morning. Crews were initially called to a home on Towering Oaks Lane in the Town of Cloverland near Eagle River Thursday morning. At around 4:30am, the homeowner reported waking up to find the attached garage on fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the fire had spread to the home which was fully engulfed. All occupants of the home were able to evacuate safely, however the home is considered a total loss. It wasn't immediately known what caused the fire. The fire remains under investigation.

Published on 12/04/2025 under News More than a century ago, Andrew Carnegie helped fund the construction of more than 1,600 public libraries around the country. Now those libraries are set to receive a substantial gift from his Foundation including some Northwoods locations. Between the 1880's and 1910's, there were 65 Carnegie-funded libraries built in Wisconsin. Currently 47 buildings remain, but just 22 still operate as libraries. As part of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Carnegie Foundation pledged $10,000 gifts to the approximately 1,280 Carnegie libraries. Among the recipients is the Rhinelander District Library, built back in 1903. Library Director Virginia Roberts says, "This gift honors the history of Carnegie Libraries and the role they have played in communities nationwide for more than a century." Roberts called the grant a 'timely gift' as the library is in the midst of a fundraising campaign. They are currently planning a multi-phase renovation and restoration project including the original Carnegie entrance. They aren't the only Northwoods library set to receive funding. The TB Scott Free Library in Merrill is another Carnegie library that announced they will be receiving a grant. The funds will be awarded to the libraries in January.Photo provided by the Rhinelander District Library-A composite photo of the current library (left) and the original library (right)

Published on 12/04/2025 under News With winter weather now upon us, there are plenty of adventures awaiting in Lincoln County. The ongoing partnership between Lincoln County and Discover Wisconsin continues. They have now released another video focused on Winter in Lincoln County. The narrator describes the area as a 'playground of snow and ice,' while exploring some of the many recreational opportunities available once the weather turns cold. The segment highlights two popular events specifically. The first half of the video is dedicated to the family-friendly Alice in Winterland ice fishing tournament which is held each February on Lake Alice. For the second half, they head south to Lake Alexander for the Ice Drags racing weekends. Both segments provide interviews with organizers and participants along with some scenic shots including drone footage. The video went live on the Discover Wisconsin YouTube Channel Wednesday evening. We'll include a link in the online version of the story.

Published on 12/04/2025 under News While many elves already have a jump start on their Christmas decorations, others may use this first weekend in December to hang lights. Officials are encouraging people take safety seriously for a happy holiday season. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average there are about 160 holiday decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season, with nearly half of the injuries involving falls. Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle says, "Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger into people's homes. By taking a few extra moments to prevent hazards in your homes, you can create a joyful and safe environment." Ready Wisconsin offered a few quick tips:Choose a sturdy ladder that is the correct height and weight limit, and make sure it is placed on level grounds. Wear shoes that allow for good traction. Avoid standing on things likes chairs, counters or tables.Clear pathways including outdoor sidewalks of trip hazards, such as clutter, power cords and extra furniture.As for the lights, inspect both the bulbs and the cords for damage. Avoid overloading the circuits and outlets.Be mindful of fire dangers, keep trees watered and turn off the lights when you go to bed.

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