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Hatchets Sports Recap - Tuesday Published on 11/24/2021 under Sports

The Tomahawk Hatchets Boys Basketball Teams opened their season in Chequamegon on Tuesday night.

The JV Hatchets earned a 32-16 victory.

The Varsity Hatchets lost 68-36.

The next game for the Hatchets will be Friday, December 3rd, as they host Northland Pines at the Fieldhouse. You can hear the Varsity game on WJJQ.

In Other News

Tomahawk City Council Approves Six Returning Main Street Special Event Applications

Published on 02/04/2026 under News The Tomahawk Main Street calendar is starting to fill in for the new year. At their meeting Tuesday, the Tomahawk City Council approved a half dozen special events, each sponsored by Tomahawk Main Street. The applications all came through the city's Health and Safety Committee. And like the committee meeting, it was a quick process, with all of these events already well-established. The first on the docket was the Wine Walk on May 8. There's also the Main Street Memories Car Show-May 24, Oktoberfest-October 10, and Main Street Memories Christmas December 11. While Main Street Mania may sound new, Main Street Director Jennifer Turkiewicz explained it is an updated version of their Customer Appreciation Day and Sidewalk Sale which will take place August 13-15. In addition to the one-off events throughout the year, the Committee also approved the weekly downtown Farmer's Market which will begin in June and continue through the growing season. Due to the larger scale and planning, the Main Street Fall Ride application will be submitted at a later date. Each of the applications was approved unanimously.

Published on 02/04/2026 under Sports The Hatchet Girls Basketball Team hosted Rib Lake at the Hatchet House on Tuesday night. Tomahawk lost 54-36. However, the biggest highlight of the night came from Hatchet Senior Freya Alberg. Tomahawk's center became the second player in girls' basketball school history to eclipse 1,000 career points. Alberg joins Becki Hoegland on the 1,000-point mountain in Hatchet girls' basketball history. Alberg also led the Hatchets in scoring with 19 points. Tomahawk's girls now fall to 10-9 on the season. The Hatchet ladies resume Great Northern Conference play Thursday at home against Antigo. Tip is at 6:00.

Published on 02/04/2026 under Sports The Hatchet male wrestlers wrapped their regular season with an impressive 60-12 victory at Great Northern Conference rival Mosinee Tuesday night. Tomahawk won six matches by forfeit and five by fall. The Hatchets lost only two matches the whole night. The only matches Tomahawk won by decision were Dane Islo at 132 pounds and Wally Horabik at 144 pounds. The Hatchets finish the 2025-26 season with a 9-3 dual record. Tomahawk has their Great Northern Conference meet in Medford coming up Saturday. Alex Koch and Tony Derleth will have the broadcast with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Premeet Show at 9:40 and opening matches beginning at 10:00.

Published on 02/04/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's boys would suffer their ninth straight defeat to Rib Lake, losing, 68-25. Ryan Montag led the Hatchets in scoring with eight points. The Hatchet boys drop to 2-15 on the season. Tomahawk resumes Great Northern Conference play Friday against Merrill. Tip is at 7:15.

Published on 02/03/2026 under News The Harrison Hills trails are a popular attraction in Lincoln County. The ATV/UTV trail system is the focus of another new video promoting the region. Over the past two years, Lincoln County has worked with Discover MediaWorks to produce a series of videos. The current chapter is titled What's Behind the Trees. On Monday, they released a new video short focused Harrison Hills and recreation vehicles. Host Lindsey Hayes spend a fall day riding with a local group to experience what the 60-plus mile trail system has to offer. She highlights the diverse terrain and natural scenery of riding in the Harrison Hills, along with trail access to various amenities including campgrounds, bars and restaurants, and parking areas and gathering spaces. And like many of the videos in the series, it showcases the people behind the place. This video is part of a growing catalog of segments and features on Lincoln County. One of the segments produced last year on sled dogs was selected as the winner of a regional Emmy Award. Many of these videos focus on outdoor recreation, playing on the Lincoln County slogan, "Where the Northwoods Start and Your Adventure Begins." In fact Hayes repeats the line as the latest segment closes. The video is available on Discover Wisconsin's YouTube channel. We'll include a link in the online version of the story.

Published on 02/03/2026 under News While storms and downed trees cause most wide spread power outages, a common backyard critter is another frequent culprit. According to Wisconsin Public Service, squirrels caused power outages to an estimated 5,000 customers this past year. The utility recently highlighted some of the proactive measures they've been taking to help prevent animal-related outages. Their crews add a special coating to some equipment that makes it harder for the squirrels and other animals to climb and gnaw at wires. Transformers and substations are another location for nesting and food storage. WPS places special covers on transformers to prevent access, while adding extra insulation to prevent animals from entering and causing a damage. Although squirrels are the most common wildlife pest, they are not alone. WPS notes that birds, raccoons, snakes and other rodents have all been known to cause power interruptions.

Published on 02/03/2026 under News A new statewide survey shows growing confidence in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Northwoods residents have a pair of tech schools in our back yard with Northcentral Technical College in Wausau and Nicolet College in Rhinelander. A recent survey published in January showed approximately two-thirds of Wisconsin residents hold a favorable opinion of the system and its colleges. That's up from 52% in a similar survey from 2022. Residents overwhelmingly associate technical colleges with real-world value, job outcomes and affordability. System President Layla Merrifield says, "Our colleges provide affordable, flexible pathways to careers and further education, and these survey results affirm that we are meeting the needs of students and employers alike." Merrifield added, "As we look ahead, WTCS remains committed to expanding access, strengthening partnerships with employers and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Published on 02/03/2026 under News Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is a common and treatable heart rhythm condition. For some patients, medications alone are not enough to manage symptoms, but there are other options. February is American Heart Month and Aspirus provided some information on Afib while highlighting a relatively new treatment known as Pulse Field Ablation. Dr. Ronnie Ortiz is a cardiac electro-physiologist with Aspirus Heart Care. He explained that atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart beat, where people may notice palpitations, shortness of breath, chest discomfort and most commonly feeling tired. When medications are not effective, physicians may recommend an ablation procedure. Ablation targets areas of heart tissue that contribute to the abnormal rhythm. Pulse field ablation uses targeted electrical energy, allowing physicians to treat the heart more efficiently. Compared to traditional ablation, Ortiz says, "What's different is that it reduces the risk of collateral damage to nearby structures, which is an important benefit for patients." It also reduces the time of the procedure and recovery. Ortiz also emphasized the importance of seeking care when symptoms appear. He says, "The longer atrial fibrillation goes untreated, the more challenging it can be to manage."

Published on 02/03/2026 under News The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating an art theft. According to this week's report, a deputy was sent to a property on County A in the Town of King for a report of a theft that occurred sometime within the last year. The reporting party indicated that while his home was under construction, someone remove a high-value piece of art from the property. According to the report, the owner was able to provide the deputy with possible suspects. At the time of the report, no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing. A few other quick notes from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report… A 67 year old Merrill woman was arrested for 1st offense OWI following a single vehicle crash in the Town of Scott.Two other weekend accidents resulted in injuries that required further medical treatment.The number of vehicle vs deer collisions remains elevated for this time of year with another 9 reported this past week on Lincoln County roadways.

Published on 02/03/2026 under Sports The Hatchet boys wrestling squad would finish up their home portion of their schedule with a close loss in their Great Northern Conference dual with Antigo Monday night, 35-30. The loss drops Tomahawk's dual record to 7-3 on the season. The Hatchets are back in action tonight to wrap up their regular season at Great Northern Conference foe Mosinee. Events begin at 7:00.

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