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Cancellations & Closings Due to Covid-19 Published on 04/05/2020 under News

Covid-19 has caused cancellations in the Northwoods area. Stay up-to-date with our listings:

Tomahawk Schools and St. Mary's School are now closed until further notice.

The Tomahawk Public Library will be suspending all operations and cancelling all programs and events.

T.B. SCOTT Free Library in Merrill is closed until further notice.

The Rhinelander District Library will be closed until further notice.

The Demmer Library in Three Lakes will closed until further notice.

The WIAA announces all school spring sports activities are postponed until further notice.

Tomahawk City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice.

Merrill City Hall will be closed to public walk-ins.

Tomahawk Senior Center will be closed to non-essential public gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus among our most vulnerable population. This closure is until further notice.

The YMCA of the Northwoods will temporarily suspend all operations outside of licensed child care.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office lobby will not be open to the public and there will no longer be video visitation in the front lobby vestibule.

The Tomahawk Police Department is closing their lobby to walk-ins until further notice. They are also temporarily discontinuing drug take backs and syringe disposal.

The Merrill / Tomahawk Municipal Court Clerk's Office is closed to walk-in business until further notice.

The Town of Bradley town hall is closed to the public until further notice.

The Town of King Recycling Site is closed until further notice.

The Kinship House in Tomahawk is closed until further notice.

The Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce will closed until further notice. They will be checking email and voicemail.

All public Masses are cancelled at St. Mary - Tomahawk, St. Augustine - Harrison and St. Francis - Pier Willow. Please refer to St. Mary's website to read the most recent letter from the Bishop.

Grace Lutheran Church has cancelled all services, soup meals and events until further notice. Their worship services can be streamed on Sunday at 9:00 am. The link is at www.gracelutherantomahawk.org

The Tomahawk and Spirit United Methodist Churches are cancelling services until further notice.

St. Paul Lutheran Church in downtown Tomahawk is cancelling all regular scheduled services, activities and events until further notice.

Redeemer Ev. Lutheran Church has cancelled all services until further notice.

Northland Bible Church has cancelled all worship services until further notice. Visit the church's website for further information.

Northwoods Vineyard Church has cancelled all worship services until further notices. Services are available on their website.

All masses at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff are cancelled until further notice.

Eagle Summit Healing Rooms are temporarily closed and the Thursday evening prayer sessions will continue as soon as possible.

The Wednesday Night Cribbage at VFW Post is Tomahawk is cancelled until Fall.

St. Mary's Thrift Cellar of Tomahawk is now closed until further notice. No donations will be accepted.

The Tomahawk Community Thrift Shop will not be accepting donations and will be closed until further notice.

The Merrill-Go-Round has suspended transit services until further notice.

All dance classes at the Terry Bucaro Dance Studio are cancelled until further notice.

All StrongBodies Classes in Tomahawk and Merrill are cancelled until further notice.

The Monday evening Yoga Class held at the Corpus Christi Center in Tomahawk are cancelled until further notice.

The Open Arms Community Soup Kitchen at the Corpus Christi Center on Tuesdays is cancelled until further notice.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Service Suspended Until Further Notice in Marathon, Lincoln, Portage, Wood, Taylor and Langlade counties.

Effective immediately, the Oneida County Veterans Service Office is suspending service on the Oneida County DAV van that takes veterans to medical appointments at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI until further notice.

All events that were scheduled in April at the Rock Garden Tavern and FoFS Studio at the Wisconsin Concrete Park have been cancelled.

The City of Merrill Park and Recreation Department has cancelled their Easter Egg Hunt that was scheduled for April 11.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Nokomis Fire Department has been cancelled.

St. Paul Lutheran Church has cancelled the free Community Easter Dinner that was scheduled for Sunday, April 12 at Rodeway Inn & Suites in Tomahawk.

The Tomahawk Cornhole League Meeting that was scheduled for April 16 at Lisa's Pub & Grub has been postponed.

The Tomahawk Area Interfaith Volunteers Spring Event, "Magical Night of Comedy for a Cause" that was scheduled for April 18 has been cancelled.

The Tomahawk Food Pantry Meeting scheduled for April 27 has been cancelled.

The Knight Owls snowmobile club fundraiser originally scheduled for May 2 at Inshalla Country Club has been rescheduled to November 7.

The Journeys Half Marathon in Eagle River on May 9 has been cancelled.

The Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce has postponed the Taste of Tomahawk to Saturday, May 16.

The Red, White and Blue Day program that was scheduled for May 21 at the Tomahawk School District Fieldhouse has been cancelled.

In Other News

Tomahawk City Council Approves Special Event Applications; Kids Fishing Contest Returning

Published on 05/06/2026 under News A traditional youth fishing event in Tomahawk is set to return next month after a several year absence, and organizers have now received approval from the city. Tomahawk VFW Post 2687 is working to revive the Kids Fishing Contest. The event was previously organized by Tomahawk Fishing Unlimited, but went away as the group disbanded. At their meeting Tuesday, the Tomahawk City Council approved the special event application to host the event at their old location in Memorial Park. It will take place on June 6, coinciding with the DNR's Free Fishing Weekend. This was by design to allow adults helping the youth anglers to do so without purchasing a license. Earlier this year, the VFW put out a call for fishing equipment donations to help support the return. The Kid's Fishing Contest was one of four special event applications approved by the Council. The others are annual events with minimal changes: the Rodd Timm Memorial Softball Tournament, the Lion's Club Thrilla on the Grilla, and Tomahawk Hometown Christmas. Each was approved unanimously and with minimal discussion. Council Recap: It was an other routine Council meeting, coming just two weeks after a delayed April meeting to account for the election. Relatedly, they approved two resolutions recognizing outgoing Mayor Steve Taskay and Alderman Dale Ernst. Neither sought re-election. The Council approved an ordinance increase court costs for the Municipal Court by $10. This was in accordance with a change to state statute. The Council approved a state/municipal financial agreement for design work on South Tomahawk Avenue from Somo Avenue to the Wisconsin River Bridge. It's on the state docket for 2032. They also approved a professional service agreement with MSA for the wastewater facilities plan.

Published on 05/06/2026 under News It's National Travel and Tourism Week, and Governor Evers was on the move in Northern Wisconsin Tuesday. The Governor was joined by Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers during yesterday's visits to Athens and Cable. He was there to highlight three consecutive years of both record breaking tourism and outdoor recreation. The visit to Athens included gravel-biking, a hybrid sport that takes from both road and mountain bikes. The Governor, Sayers and some guides from Ride Wisconsin Gravel took to the Athens Graventure Trail. Ongoing efforts of the Wisconsin Gravel Roads Project aims to establish North Central Wisconsin as a premier destination for gravel bike riding utilizing existing granite- gravel dairy roads. The stop in Cable was set to include a visit to the Cable Natural History Museum and a visit to Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area. Evers said, "Every year during Travel and Tourism Week, I'm jazzed to be able to travel across the state, showcasing all we have to offer, the success of Wisconsin's tourism industry, and all the hardworking folks who keep it humming. I encourage all Wisconsinites to join us in celebrating the amazing industry that bolsters our economies, creates jobs, and helps make our state the great place it is to live, work, and, of course, visit." The 2025 economic impact report for Wisconsin's tourism industry will be released in June.

Published on 05/06/2026 under News Due to popular demand, Wisconsin Public Service is extending the voting in a naming contest for the peregrine falcon chicks set to hatch at its Weston Power Plant. Thousands of voters have already cast their selections to name this year's chicks after news anchors from the area. According to the update, this contest has officially broken the record for total votes cast in any naming contest since the first one in 2019. People can now vote through Sunday. WPS also provided an update on the area peregrine nesting pair. Sheldon and an unbanded female falcon are caring for four eggs at the Weston Power Plant nest box. The eggs arrived in early April, so they should begin hatching at any time. Those interested can follow along on the WPS live nest box webcams to watch for emerging chicks.

Published on 05/06/2026 under News The first Wednesday in May marks the return of WaWui Bingo in Tomahawk. For nearly four decades, the weekly summer bingo games have served as an additional revenue source and fundraiser for Wawui which operates the SARA Park facility. The games feature a rotating stable of bingo callers, volunteers, and some special themed nights. Many regulars have lucky tables, daubers and other charms to help them win the prize. For those unfamiliar, the first series of games offer traditional games and smaller payouts. The final game, players hope to black-out their card in a set number to claim the progressive prize, which builds each week it's not claimed. It's been awhile since the last winner, and the Jackpot has grown to more than $4,000. And while there is plenty of tradition, a bit of a change this year Organizers have moved up the bingo start time by a half an hour in an effort to get the crowd home a bit earlier. With the change, Wawui Bingo games will now begin at 6:30pm.

Published on 05/06/2026 under News As anglers cast their lines across Wisconsin during last weekend's fishing opener, state officials are looking ahead to the future of those waters. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is developing a new Fisheries Management Strategic Plan and is asking for public input to help guide how the state's fisheries will be managed over the next decade. The plan will address stewardship of Wisconsin's vast aquatic resources, which include more than 160 fish species, 15,000 lakes, 42,000 miles of rivers and streams, the Great Lakes, and portions of the Mississippi River. DNR officials say careful planning is essential to maintaining healthy fish populations and ensuring high-quality fishing opportunities. The updated strategy will outline goals and measurable outcomes designed to support both ecosystems and the people who rely on them. The public can weigh in on proposed management priorities online, that survey is open now through May 10.

Published on 05/06/2026 under News Charges have been filed against a man involved in an alleged hit and run in Oneida County last month. According to court records, Robert Cookson made his initial appearance in Oneida County Court Friday. The 59 year old was charged with hit and run causing great bodily harm, aggravated battery intending great bodily harm, and a concealed carry misdemeanor. The incident happened last month near the intersection of Kelly Fire Lane and Rozell Road in the Town of Little Rice. The victim was pinned between Cookson's vehicle and her own, suffering numerous injuries. Cookson allegedly fled the scene, and arrested during a subsequent traffic stop. Bond was set at $100,000. An adjourned initial appearance has been scheduled for May 18.

Published on 05/06/2026 under Sports The Hatchet track and field squads would each finish second in the T-Bird Outdoor Invite at Lakeland Tuesday night. Each of Tomahawk's boys' and girls' squads came away with a second-place individual finish. For the girls, Alicia Voermans would finish second in the Pole Vault with a leap of 9'6". On the boys' side, it was Lukas Morrison who placed second in the long jump with a leap of 17'9.25". The next invite for Tomahawk is Friday in Merrill. The Otto Bacher Invite begins at 4:00.

Published on 05/06/2026 under Sports The Hatchet golfers would place fifth in their Great Northern Conference Invite at Bass Lake Country Club in Antigo Tuesday afternoon. Tomahawk finished with a team score of 359, six strokes behind fourth-place Rhinelander. The Hatchets' top golfer was Jaxon Kaiser, who placed 13th overall. Tomahawk's next Great Northern Conference meet is Friday afternoon at Eagle River Golf Course, hosted by Northland Pines. Tee-off is at 3:00.

Published on 05/06/2026 under Sports The Hatchet baseball squad would settle for a split against Mosinee, getting dominated at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field Tuesday, 15-1. Tomahawk gave up nine hits total in the game and allowed eight runs to score in the second. The Hatchets mustered just one hit all game, a first-inning RBI single from Brody Hilgendorf, scoring Wally Horabik. Logan Norman absorbed the loss, allowing 11 runs in two innings of work. The loss drops Tomahawk to 5-7 on the season and 4-5 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets try to get back in the win column Friday night in Minocqua against Lakeland. First pitch is at 5:00.

Published on 05/06/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's softball squad suffered their third shutout loss of the season Tuesday, falling to Mosinee, 10-0. The Hatchets mustered just two hits on the day, singles from Averi Petta and Siennah Calkins. Tomahawk committed six errors on the day, allowing five unearned runs to score off of Hatchet pitcher Camryn Kraklow. The loss drops Tomahawk to 8-8 on the season and 5-6 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back on the field Thursday evening at Hatchet Field for a Great Northern Conference showdown with Lakeland. Alex Koch and Matt Theiler will have the broadcast on Sports Talk 810 AM.97.7 FM WJJQ. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show begins at 4:35 and first pitch is at 5:00.

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