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Tomahawk Hockey Team Loses a Close One at Chequamegon Published on 01/20/2021 under Sports

The Tomahawk Hatchet Hockey Team was on the road on Tuesday night, for a non-conference game at Chequamegon.

Tomahawk led after the first period, as Logan Seymour scored an unassisted goal at 14:43.

The SEALS then came back in the second period and scored three goals and led 3-1.

Chequamegon added a quick goal in the third to gain a 4-1 lead. Tomahawk then had two more goals from Seymour, with assists from Zach Friske and Wyatt Leasure.

Andrew Samundsen had 36 saves for the Hatchets.

Tomahawk will host Waupaca on Friday night at SARA Park. The opening faceoff is at 7:00 pm, with the Fehrman Orthodontics Coaches Show at 6:35 pm on Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ.

In Other News

First Winter Weather of Season Leads to Snowy Thanksgiving

Published on 11/27/2025 under News Our first winter storm of the season led to travel challenges and power outages across the Northwoods. While the snow system has mostly moved out of the area, it left behind some impressive snow totals in Northern Wisconsin. Here in Tomahawk, we received a manageable 2-4 inches of snowfall. Across northern Vilas and Iron Counties, totals in the teens were common. According to the National Weather Service, Gile in Iron County was at 33 inches and counting this morning. Nearby Hurley was at 30 inches. Before transitioning to snow, we had rain which left slick spots on roads for what is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday. We did receive a few reports of vehicle slide-offs and minor collisions, along with slowed traffic. The snow, coupled with gusty winds, also led to power outages. Wisconsin Public Service crews worked throughout Wednesday and into Thursday morning restoring more than 20,000 customers. As of 9am there were approximately 1,800 outages, primarily in Vilas and Door Counties. According to an update posted Wednesday evening, WPS anticipated all power restored Thursday. This isn't the first time we've dealt with snow and power outages on Thanksgiving in recent years. Looking back in the WJJQ archives, we received a foot of snow in Tomahawk on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in 2019.

Published on 11/27/2025 under News Volunteers around the Northwoods are spending a portion of their Thanksgiving holiday making sure that others in their community enjoy a holiday meal with some company. Here in Tomahawk, St. Mary's is once again organizing the Community Thanksgiving Luncheon. It's an annual tradition that allows community members to enjoy their meal with family and friends. Volunteers have spent the past few days prepping for the feast which includes turkey and all of the fixings. They are back in the kitchen early this morning for the final touches and getting the meals ready to serve. Organizers note the meal is a way to give back to the community, while also providing an opportunity for those who may otherwise spend Thanksgiving alone. They're hosting the free meal at the Corpus Christi Center from 11am to 1pm. Another crew of volunteers will spend the morning delivering prepared meals for those unable to travel. The sign-up deadline for the delivery has already passed.

Published on 11/27/2025 under News Thanksgiving marks the start of the winter holiday season and family gatherings mean plenty of food will be prepared. Health officials are reminding holiday hosts to remember food safety. No matter your menu, food safety rules remain the same and are focused on four areas of focus: clean, separate, cook, and chill. First keep everything in your kitchen clean. Wash your hands before and after handling food and frequently during preparation. In addition to your hands, keep utensils, cutting boards, knives and counter-tops clean. Separate foods to avoid cross contamination. This is especially true for proteins like eggs, meat, and poultry. A good tip is to keep separate cutting boards for food that will be cooked and food that is served raw. As for Cook, make sure that food reaches the proper internal temperature. For a turkey, the FDA recommends 165 degrees in the innermost portion of the thigh. Speaking of food temperatures, the health department highlighted the 'danger zone.' Always keep hot food hot, above 135 degrees; and keep cold food cold, below 41 degrees. Bacteria grow more easily in the temperatures between. Try to get any leftovers refrigerated within two hours. The USDA says properly-stored Thanksgiving leftovers prepared today should be good through Monday.

Published on 11/27/2025 under News A pair of first responders from the Northwoods were among thousands who recently attended the EMS World Expo. The conference is described as one of the nation's largest gatherings of emergency medical services professionals, offering extensive education, hands-on workshops, and networking focused on pre-hospital care, emergency medicine, and patient transport. Thanks to Aspirus Howard Young and the Walter Olson Medical Staff Education Fund, Brady Geiss and Jackey Postuchow were able to attend the 2025 Expo in Indianapolis. Geiss is a paramedic with the Aspirus MedEvac team based in Woodruff. He said, "I look forward to sharing what I learned at the Expo with other EMS providers throughout our region to help strengthen emergency care in rural communities." Postuchow, an EMT also volunteers with Plum Lake Ambulance Service and St. Germain Fire/Rescue and Boulder Junction Volunteer Fire Department. She says, "Volunteering in rural EMS is both rewarding and challenging." She added, "The EMS World Expo provided valuable knowledge that I can bring back to strengthen training, improve care, and inspire the next generation of EMS providers in northern Wisconsin." Lori Knitt, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Aspirus Health North Division. "We are proud of Brady and Jackey for their dedication to learning and for their commitment to improving emergency medical care for the communities we serve." She says, "The Walter Olson Fund is a wonderful example of how community generosity continues to strengthen health care across the Northwoods."-Photo provided by Aspirus

Published on 11/27/2025 under News Today is traditionally one of the busiest days in the kitchen, unfortunately it's also one of the busiest for firefighters. Before those meals are prepared local fire fighters are encouraging safety so everyone can enjoy their holiday feast. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires, three times the daily average. That's followed by Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The three upcoming holidays have similar traditions with family gatherings around large meals. Lorraine Carli with the NFPA says, "Thanksgiving is a hectic holiday with multiple dishes cooking and baking at the same time, and along with guests, entertaining, and other distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what's on the stove or in the oven." Carli added, "With all these factors at play, it's no surprise that we consistently see a dramatic spike in home cooking fires on Thanksgiving." They also offered up a few reminders to remember in the kitchen... Unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires, so make sure to keep a close eye on food on the stove, oven, or grill. Take advantage of slow cookers, and smart devices to simplify meal prep.Try to limit the amount of people and pets in the kitchen to those preparing the meal.Keep flammable items like hot pads, wooden or plastic utensils and food packaging away from the burners, and pan handles should be turned towards the middle or the back of the stove.Make sure you have a working smoke detector and keep a kitchen fire extinguisher handy.

Published on 11/26/2025 under News Opening weekend of the hunting season has come and gone, and hunter success was similar to recent years. The DNR released the preliminary figures for the first two days of the nine-day gun deer season. Hunters registered ~91,000 deer, compared to 87,000 registered for the same period in 2024. This is a 3.9% increase from a year ago, but 1.1% below the 5-year average. The Northern Forest Zone, has shifted from county-based management units back to habitat-based units making it difficult to compare with previous years. The DNR also provided some brief analysis. The season fell late on the calendar and breeding activity, which can enhance daytime deer movement, declined noticeably in the days leading up to the weekend. Conditions for the opening weekend were pretty favorable for hunters with cool and quiet mornings, however a lack of snow and mild afternoons were also factors. As for the second half of the season, there is snow in the forecast in Northern Wisconsin and the Thanksgiving holiday, but it's looking to be a cold but quiet second weekend. The gun-deer season continues through Sunday. ___ While the number of deer registered was up slightly, the number of hunters was nearly identical to last year. According to the DNR, the number of tags sold through opening weekend was 778,000, less then a tenth of a percent change from last year. That total includes all deer hunting licenses including archery, crossbow, conservation patron, and sports licenses. For the gun/deer season specifically, there were 538,000 tags sold. Final license sales data will be available in January and the DNR noted that will also include an analysis of the figures. ___ There were two hunting-related investigations, both in southern Wisconsin. A 24 year old died in Fond du Lac County. Based on the initial investigation, the man unintentionally fired his weapon while sitting on a saddle stand and struck himself in the chest. The other incident occurred in Grant County. A 57 year old was walking to a field when he was struck in the buttocks. He was treated at a local hospital.

Published on 11/26/2025 under News A man was arrested in connection with multiple threats made to the Trig's grocery store in Tomahawk. Those threats were made on consecutive days, Sunday and Monday. According to the Tomahawk Police Department, as part of a multi-jurisdictional investigation, they identified Nicholas P. Wolf as a suspect. He was taken into custody Tuesday. No other information was provided. According to the announcement, there is no threat or danger to the community. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information regarding the case is asked to contact the Tomahawk Police Department.

Published on 11/26/2025 under News Officials are investigating a death in Price County earlier this week. According to the Park Falls Police Department, officers were called to a property on Saunders Street on Monday evening at shortly before 9pm. An adult was found dead outside of the residence. They said the cause of death is currently undetermined, and no other details have been provided. According to the Police Department, there is no danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing, local investigators are working with state officials including the DoJ Division of Criminal Investigation.

Published on 11/26/2025 under News While the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry typically receives contributions of food or cash, the latest donation has an engine and wheels. The pantry, serving the greater Rhinelander area, announced they received a new refrigerated, transport truck. The truck was purchased through a much larger donation Walmart made to the Feeding America Network to improve food rescue and distribution. It will allow the Rhinelander volunteers to pick up larger food donations safely, thanks to the refrigeration unit. Currently, most pick ups are made with their own personal vehicles and coolers. Large donations may require multiple trips. According to the announcement, RAFP recovered 420,000 pounds of food from local grocery retailers and businesses. In addition to the gift of the transport truck, the pantry also received $10,000 for costs associated with the vehicle. It comes at a time when the amount of food insecurity has been on the rise and more people have turned to their local food pantry.

Published on 11/26/2025 under News As Thanksgiving travel picks up, officials are sharing their recipe for safe holiday season on the roads. According to AAA, more than 1.6 million Wisconsinites will travel at least 50 miles to their destinations this week. As a result, the DoT is encouraging drivers to follow the rules of the road: sober driving, seat belts, patience, and courtesy for fellow drivers. DOT Secretary Kristina Boardman says, "Whether you're traveling across the state or across town, we all play a role in making Wisconsin's roads safe for the holidays." She added, "...plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and avoid distractions. Safe driving choices save lives." Boardman also used Thanksgiving to give thanks to those who ensure our roads are safe including emergency responders, highway workers and road crews. As for peak travel times, this afternoon and evening as well as Sunday afternoon are expected to be busiest. Motorists may want to leave early to avoid traffic, as mornings are typically less busy. And pay attention to weather forecasts and keep a winter emergency driving kit in the vehicle.

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