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Soccer splits games against Antigo, Three Lakes - Northwoods Star Journal

Hodag soccer played 80 minutes at Antigo on Tuesday and were tied with 2 goals apiece. Asher Rivord scored both of the regulation goals for the Hodags.

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Antigo high school sports events (Oct. 5-6)

Antigo at Merrill, 7 p.m. Antigo vs multiple schools at Northland Pines, 4 p.m. Antigo vs multiple schools at Altoona, 9 a.m. Mosinee at Antigo, 7 p.m. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.

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Middle school harriers take on speedy Athens Invitational

The Tomahawk Middle School cross country teams returned to Erbach Park in Athens on Thursday, Oct. 1, to compete alongside several strong central Wisconsin programs that they have competed against at the Jr. Smiley, but this time in a shorter course format.

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Octobers with the most precipitation in Wisconsin since 1895

Rankings are based on the highest total precipitation in each month. For each of the months listed below, we've included the total precipitation, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the average state temperature.

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LCHD offering student vaccine clinics this fall

LINCOLN COUNTY – This fall, the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) will hold vaccine clinics for students in 4K through 12th grade. In a release, LCHD said the clinics will provide the flu shot (FluLaval), flu nasal mist (FluMist) and Tdap shot (BOOSTRIX) at no charge.

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Lady Hatchet swimmers face Wausau, Medford

The Tomahawk High School girls’ swim team recently took on Wausau and Medford. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Lady Hatchet swimmers traveled to Wausau to take on Wausau East and Medford.

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Cross country: Tomahawk races in Athens, holds annual Homecoming relay

Earlier this month, the Tomahawk High School cross country team competed in Athens and took part in THS’ Homecoming festivities. The Tomahawk cross country team competed at Athens this on Thursday, Oct. 1, where the girls took 6th and the boys took 8th.

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Monday Night Casual Group Ride

Join us for our weekly Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles! We leave from City Hall/Pearson Plaza in Ashland, WI at 6pm on Monday nights May-October for a 10-13 mile ride at an easy, casual pace.

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