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Hatchet Volleyball Team Loses Non-Conference Match Published on 10/06/2023 under Sports

Tomahawk's volleyball squad came up just short on the road at Wittenberg-Birnamwood Thursday night, losing in five sets, 25-12, 25-18, 21-25, 22-25, 13-15.

The Hatchets got double-digit kills from Claire Albert and Macy Jankiewicz. Jankiewicz led the way with 12 kills on the night while Albert had a double-double with ten kills and ten digs.

Despite the loss, a personal milestone was reached. Samantha Gebauer surpassed 1,000 career digs Thursday night. Gebauer was also one of four Hatchets with double-digit digs, leading the way with 18.

The loss drops Tomahawk to 15-17 on the season and 7-2 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will have the second half of the Great Northern Conference Tournament on their home court Saturday. Tomahawk will compete with Antigo, Mosinee, and Lakeland. The Hatchets' first match against Antigo is at 10:00 Saturday morning.

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Hatchet Boys Swimming Team Beats Medford

Published on 01/21/2026 under Sports The Hatchet boys' swimmers notched another Great Northern Conference dual victory at the Hatchet Pool Tuesday night, defeating Medford, 72-56. Tomahawk placed first seven total events. Connor Germano placed first in the 50 yard and 100 yard freestyle relays. Dane Dekiep placed first in the 100 yard butterfly relay. The Hatchets also got first-place finishes in the 200 yard medley and 400 yard freestyle relays. Tomahawk's dual record now stands at 3-7 on the season. The Hatchets will have a double dual in Medford with the host and Lakeland coming up on Monday. Events begin at 5:30.

Published on 01/21/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's hockey squad got another victory in Great Northern Conference play Tuesday night, shutting out Waupaca at SARA Park, 6-0. The Hatchets ended the regular season outscoring the Comets, 13-0. Tomahawk got goals from Breck Stromberg, Jett Reilly, and Jonah Dickens. The win by Tomahawk puts them at 15-3 on the season and 8-0 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Saturday afternoon at SARA Park against Baldwin-Woodville. The game will be broadcast by Alex Koch and Zach Garner on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show begins at 1:35. Opening faceoff is at 2:00.

Published on 01/21/2026 under Sports The Hatchet girls' wrestlers had a career highlight take place at the Tomahawk Scramble Tuesday night. Senior wrestler Kylie Peissig notched her 100th career win pinning Wausau East state qualifier Aleeah Lee at 107 pounds. Tomahawk got out to a slow start, but finished the scramble on a high note with multiple wrestlers winning two out of three matches. The Hatchet girls are back in action Friday with an Invite at St. Croix Falls. Events begin at 4:00.

Published on 01/21/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's girls' basketball squad would suffer a tough non-conference loss at Suring Tuesday night, 56-42. The Hatchets were unable to get balanced scoring from their starters despite a dominant individual performance from Freya Alberg. The Senior Center put in a season-high 25 points in the loss. Anita Ziert finished with 11 points. The loss drops Tomahawk to 9-6 on the season. The Hatchets are back home for a Great Northern Conference showdown against Antigo Friday night. Tip is at 7:15.

Published on 01/21/2026 under Sports The Hatchet boys' basketball squad would lose their sixth straight game Tuesday night, getting dominated by Crandon, 66-23. Tomahawk would struggle to put points on the board once again, failing to crack 30 points for the sixth time this season. The Hatchets' record falls to 2-12 on the year. Tomahawk is back in action Friday for a Great Northern Conference showdown against Antigo. Tip is at 7:15.

Published on 01/20/2026 under News A local 4-H club knows a thing or two about ice cream, once again winning a contest that will see their flavor being produced and sold this summer. While it isn't necessarily ice cream weather outside, Cedar Crest Ice Cream announced the finalists for their annual 4-H flavor creation contest. And for the second time in three years, the winning flavor was submitted by the Pesobic Pathfinders 4-H down in Merrill. For years, Cedarberg-based Cedar Crest has partnered with the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation for this contest. They challenge the youth to come up with a name, theme, and even flavors and add-ins for a new ice cream. This year's winning flavor is called Hold Your Horses. It is inspired by starting each day with a fresh cup of coffee, featuring an espresso flavored ice cream with chocolate covered toffee pieces & caramel ribbon. If that sounds enticing, the winning flavor will be available at ice cream shops around the state this summer, including the Windmill up in Nokomis. You'll have to wait a few month to sample Hold Your Horses, the winning flavor typically arrives in July. Two years ago, the Pathfinders also won the contest with their Paul Bunyan flavor, which has also become a regular flavor in the Cedar Crest line.

Published on 01/20/2026 under News It's awards season, and the Lincoln County Sheirff's Office recently recognized four staff members for their actions or their ongoing efforts and service. Lt. Tom Tollefson was presented with the 'Life Saving Award' thanks to his efforts in December. While responding to a welfare check, they said Tollefson found an individual not breathing and with no pulse. He began CPR, and those actions contributed to saving the patient. This isn't the first life-saving award Tollefson has won during his law enforcement career. Ten years ago, while a member of the Tomahawk Police Department, he was presented with a Life Saving Medal for a water rescue. Back to the Lincoln County Awards, Jail Administrator Nicholas Hoeft was presented with the Sheriff's Recognition Award for what was described as selflessness and dedication during a critical incident involving the Dive Team in July 2025. Two others were recognized for ongoing work. Corrections Officer Julie Remington was presented with the Distinguished Service Award while working diligently in the implementation and refinement of the Lincoln County Jail's Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Program. Deputy Mariah Wegmueller was recognized as Deputy Of The Year for her exceptional service and consistently demonstrating the agency's core values (service to the community, integrity, and professionalism). The Sheriff's Office said of the recipients, "Your actions and dedication reflect great credit upon yourselves, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, and the law enforcement community."

Published on 01/20/2026 under News With this frigid forecast, officials are reminding pet owners to make sure four-legged friends are staying warm. Despite their fur, dogs and cats can get frost bite just like humans. They are especially susceptible on exposed areas such as their ears, nose, and paws. While officials say the easiest solution is to keep your pet indoors when temperatures drop, the Lincoln County Humane Society shared some other cold weather tips to keep pets safe. Try to provide a high quality diet which can help maintain a healthy coat and weight. Outdoor water dishes should be heated, and avoid metal bowls during winter months. For animals spending time outdoors, even for a short time, make sure they have an area to avoid the wind. It's best to have an insulated shelter with a door covering and a bedding area is better when elevated. One final caution goes towards chemicals used to melt snow and ice. Anti-freeze and road salts can irritate pet paws. Those items should also be stored out of reach, the compounds can be poisonous if ingested by a curious pet.

Published on 01/20/2026 under News One year after reaching a partnership between Marshfield Clinic and Sanford Health, the combined health system has unveiled a new look and branding. Marshfield Clinic joined Sanford Health in January 2025 in a new partnership bringing together nearly 55,000 employees and 58 medical centers. To support the new brand, the Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health has launched a campaign entitled "Here for All. Here for Good," which they said celebrates a commitment to employees, communities, patients, and members. Brian Hoerneman, M.D., president and CEO of the Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health says, "The Marshfield Clinic legacy that patients know and trust remains strong, and we're building on it." He added, "The new brand campaign allows us to reintroduce ourselves to our patients and communities, sharing the progress we've made and amplifying the great care that happens in our region every day." The campaign is expected to feature a combination of digital and traditional media.

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Published on 01/20/2026 under News A Gleason man was injured following a snowmobile crash in Lincoln County over the weekend. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, deputies were sent to a report of a snowmobile crash in the Town of Harrison. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the operator, a 61 year old Gleason man, who stated he didn't remember what happened. Other riders in his group didn't witness the crash. Reviewing the scene, deputies believed the rider was traveling south and failed to negotiate a curve. The man sought medical treatment on his own. A few other quick notes from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report… A 31 year old Wausau man was arrested for second offense OWI following a single vehicle roll-over.Deputies were kept busy with a number of vehicle slide-offs and accidents, including several that led to injury.The number of vehicle and deer collisions remains steady with another 6 reported this past week.

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