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B's Landing Named Tomahawk Area 'Best Burger in Paradise' Published on 11/10/2025 under News

Plates have been cleaned, votes cast, and Tomahawk has chosen its next 'Best Burger in Paradise'...and it's back-to-back winner.

Each summer, the Tomahawk STAR Foundation invites area restaurants to grill up their best burgers as part of a friendly fundraising competition. This year, seven restaurants stepped up to the challenge. Over the summer, hundreds of burgers were served up. In the end, cardholders selected B's Landing in the top spot for a second consecutive year.

Their entry, the B's Benedict Burger, featured a 1/3 lb. burger on top of a crispy hash brown patty, topped with American cheese, pickled jalapeños, bacon, an over easy egg & smothered in their homemade hollandaise sauce all on a toasted onion bun.

While B's claimed bragging rights, the real winner is the STAR Foundation. Proceeds from the contest support their ongoing mission to provide funding to local non-profits and community organizations.

They'll be celebrating next weekend, as the STAR Foundation will host their Burger Bash Wrap Up at B's Landing on November 22 from 5-9.

In Other News

Hatchet Football Seasons Ends With Sectional Championship Loss

Published on 11/10/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's football squad's dream season would end in the WIAA Division 5 Sectional Championship against three-time defending state champion Stratford at Hatchet Field Friday night, 29-0. The Hatchet defense stepped up in the first half and forced three turnovers, including intercepting Tiger quarterback Brady Berg twice. However, Tomahawk would fail to score off of those three turnovers and mustered just over 100 yards of offense. Jett Reilly would lead the Hatchets in rushing, running for 31 yards on eight carries. Tomahawk was also held under 100 yards for the first time this season. The Hatchets finish the 2025 season with a 10-2 record, the most wins in school history. Tomahawk also graduates 11 seniors. They are Wally Horabik, Jason Watkins, Rex Reilly, Jonah Dickens, Nathan Reimer, Logan Norman, Kenny Turner, Ethan Gibeault, Kaiden Kapellusch, Nathan Norman, and Michael Samundsen. The Hatchets also finished with their first playoff win since 2015 and their first trip to the Sectional Championship since 2007.

Published on 11/10/2025 under News It's that time of year when deer become more active, and safety officials remind motorists to be on the lookout. While hunters would love to see a big buck cross their path in the field, it's not something we want when driving. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation deer/vehicle crashes typically during the fall as days shorten and bucks pursue potential mates. According to the DoT statistics, there were more than 17,000 vehicle-deer crashes last year, about a third of those occur in the months of October and November. Locally, we've seen an increase in the number of deer-collisions as well. Over the past three weeks, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report has listed more than 50 such crashes on Lincoln County roadways alone. Motorists are reminded to buckle up, slow down, and scan the road ahead, particularly at dawn and dusk when deer are most active. If you see one deer cross the road, anticipate more may follow. If a collision with a deer is unavoidable, they recommend braking firmly and staying in your lane. They said you should avoid swerving which can lead to leaving the roadway and a more serious crash. If you strike a deer, pull off to the side and remain in your vehicle until help arrives.

Published on 11/10/2025 under News Students from several Northwoods schools came together this past week for a unique career exploration experience. Rhinelander hosted high school students from Lakeland, Three Lakes, and Tomahawk for 'Building Bridges'. Unlike a traditional career fair, Building Bridges gave students the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with local employers to learn about real-world career paths; covering topics like training, education requirements, wages, and future opportunities. Those employers represented careers in a number of industries including healthcare, law enforcement, banking, and education. It was an event organized by Lexi Radtke, the College and Career Counselor with the School District of Rhinelander. The district said, "We're so proud of our students for their curiosity and engagement, and we are incredibly grateful to all of our Rhinelander Partners in Education and participating school districts and employers for making this event possible." They added, "This investment of time and collaboration helps our students build bridges to brighter futures — and that's something worth celebrating!"

Published on 11/10/2025 under News Those flying out of the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport this holiday season will be able to check out artwork created right here in the Northwoods by local artists. The airport partners with ArtStart to host rotating art displays throughout the year, highlighting local artists and entertaining weary travelers. The latest airport exhibit features the work of the Lakeland Art League, an organization hosts regional workshops, educational programs, and group exhibitions to support artists and engage their community. The newest airport exhibition features thirty original works they said captures the beauty and character of the Northwoods from serene winter scenes and vibrant fall landscapes to striking wildlife and floral pieces. It was unveiled this past week, and it will remain on display through January 12.

Published on 11/10/2025 under News The DNR is reminding waterfowl hunters to know their target to avoid shooting protected birds. Officials focused on large white birds that may appear similar to the untrained eye including swans, pelicans, and whooping cranes what are all protected species in Wisconsin. Thanks to reintroduction and protection efforts, native swans are more abundant and widespread in Wisconsin than they were a generation ago, and other swans will be migrating through the state over the next few weeks. This includes trumpeter, tundra and mute swans. The population of the once-endangered trumpeter swan now exceeds 15,000 in Wisconsin. One exception is snow geese, legal to hunt, but snow geese are infrequent in Wisconsin and much less abundant than native swans. The DNR notes the swans are much larger than snow geese. For more information about swan identification, photos and tips for how to tell swans apart from other large white birds, visit the DNR's Swans In Wisconsin webpage. Photo credit: Tom Koerner/U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Published on 11/10/2025 under News Fall and winter are sick seasons. The Oneida County Health Department is hoping to make it easier to diagnose common illnesses with a symptom checklist. As more people spend time together indoors at this time of year, we may be exposed to the viruses that cause the cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19. While some symptoms overlap, others can be most associated with specific illnesses. The Health Department has been sharing a common checklist of symptoms that may offer a little guidance on what ails you. For example, people with a cold will typically have a runny or stuffy nose and sore throat. Common signs of flu are aches, fatigue and fever; wheezing is most associated with RSV. While people may display different symptoms, their graphics can offer a little help in determining whether a visit to your healthcare provider is necessary. They also continue to encourage preventive measures like flu shots, frequent hand-washing, and covering coughs. And if you are feeling sick, stay home to avoid spreading illness to others.

Published on 11/07/2025 under News The Lincoln County Veterans Service Office is tipping their caps to local vets this month with a small gift and token of appreciation. In the lead up to Veteran's Day, the Lincoln County Veterans Service Office is taking part in 'Operation Hats Off to Our Heroes.' There are approximately 2,000 veterans who call Lincoln County home. The Veteran's service office is inviting these individuals to visit their Merrill office where they can claim a free hat. The Lincoln County Veterans Services Office understands the importance of recognizing the diverse experiences of our veterans. Therefore, an array of hats representing various branches of service will be available, allowing veterans to proudly display their military affiliation (while supplies last). Matthew Pultz, Director of the Lincoln County Veterans Services Office says, "We are incredibly proud to launch 'Operation Hats Off to Our Heroes' as a small, yet meaningful, way to show our immense gratitude and to honor (local veterans) enduring contributions." Operation Hats Off to Our Heroes is actually one of two veteran's initiative ongoing in Lincoln County in November. As we told you earlier this week, Operation Green Light encourages people change out a single light bulb for a green one to spark conversation and raise awareness of veteran resources and issues.

Published on 11/07/2025 under News Wisconsin Public Service is teaming up with law enforcement to warn people about a sharp increase in utility scam attempts in recent days. According to the announcement, the scammers have been aggressively calling WPS customers across northern Wisconsin this week, threatening them with disconnection unless an immediate payment is made. The scammers are also seeking account and banking information. In the warning, WPS noted that scammers will often prey on fear to try and get customers to act quickly due to the time of year. Unfortunately, they said some customers have already fallen victim, losing thousands of dollars. WPS shared some common red flags to watch for. This includes threats to shut off utilities immediately; demanding immediate payment over the phone; and demanding an unusual and specific payment method such as crypto, pre-paid cards, or money transfer apps. They also remind people that scammers can spoof caller ID so it appears like a legitimate number. WPS says if you are suspicious of a call, 'hang up, it's not rude it's safe.' Customers can follow up by calling the number that appears on their bill.

Published on 11/07/2025 under News After a summer of hard work, disc golf players have a new Northwoods course to take on. The Boulder Junction Park Board announced the completion and public opening of the Tall Pines Disc Golf Course. The free, 18-hole course is now open for play public during normal park hours. The course was designed by Mike Kobach, a retired professional disc golfer. His design was describe as 'a beautiful and technically challenging layout nestled among towering red pines, pristine woodlands, and rolling terrain—creating a truly Northwoods disc golf experience.' Park Board Member Dennis Duke served as project leader, "This course represents another spectacular addition to Boulder Junction's outdoor recreation offerings." He also credited the dedication of volunteers, crew members and sponsors who made this vision a reality which came together in less than a year. While the course is now open, they do plan to host a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting next spring. The course will be free to play outside of some leagues or tournaments. It's part of a large undertaking up in Boulder Junction for not only locals to enjoy, but also to establish the community as an outdoor recreation destination. Other efforts have included an all-inclusive playground; basketball court upgrades; and the Glide ice skating loop which will be back for year number two this winter.

Published on 11/07/2025 under News A number of Tomahawk area businesses and organizations are partnering to bring back a friendly competition to help the Tomahawk Kinship program this holiday season. The Tomahawk Food Fight is back for a fifth year with eight teams participating. These businesses and their employees are collecting non-perishable food items as well as turkey vouchers to be donated to the Tomahawk Kinship Food Pantry. Organizers noted their shelves are running low after their recent relocation. It also comes as Thanksgiving is approaching, a time when families and friends get together over a meal. They noted many local families could use a helping hand this year. Participants include: Hometown Chiropractic; Park City Credit Union; Trig's (Tomahawk); Tomahawk Pharmacy; Redeemer Learning Center; Up North Nutrition; Incredible Bank and the Tomahawk Chamber. The Tomahawk Thanksgiving Food Fight got underway earlier this week and runs through November 20.

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