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The Northland Pines varsity cross country teams have formed into a strong pack as the season heads into the final stretch of the regular season.
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Nikki Lynn Martin, 48, 13302W Poppletown Road, Hayward, is charged with felony physical abuse of a 14-year-old boy by biting. him in his left hand Sept. 20, 2026. She was placed on a $2,500 signature bond pending her initial court appearance on Oct. 20.
via Sawyer County Record Subscription requiredPrecision medicine to be the focus of Science on Tap Minocqua, Enbridge digging out some soil at the site of a natural gas liquids leak, public health vending machine now available in Oneida County
via WXPR 91.7 FMTuesday the tennis team continued their conference streak as they defeated Marshfield Columbus 7-0 with straight set wins except for #1 singles where Annie VanderGalien won the first set,, lost the second and then held off Marshfield's player to win the tiebreaker.
via The Northwoods Star JournalThe Oneida County Health Department has launched a public health vending machine. It will provide free health and safety supplies to both residents and visitors.
via WXPR 91.7 FMRunners sprint from the start line in the 5-kilometer event during the 2026 Birkie Trail Festival Saturday Sept. 26. Walkers wield their trekking poles at the start of the 8.5-mile Nordic Trek at the Birkie Trail Run Festival Sept. 26.
via Sawyer County Record Subscription requiredA motorist fuels a pickup truck at the Cenex station in Washburn on Sept. 28, as gas and diesel prices continue to climb across the region. A price sign at the Circle K in Washburn shows regular unleaded at $4.49 and diesel at $6.54 a gallon on Sept. 28.
via Ashland Daily Press Subscription requiredThe Rhinelander City Common Council unanimously appointed Angela Gorall to serve as the new City Administrator. Gorall has 26 years of local government experience—with a career spanning municipal administration, finance, human resources, strategic planning, organizational leaders...
via WXPR 91.7 FMNo events scheduled Antigo vs multiple schools at Athens, 4 p.m. Antigo at Medford, 7 p.m. Antigo at Lakeland Union, 5:30 p.m. Antigo at Lakeland Union, 7 p.m. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
via Antigo Daily Journal Subscription requiredWe asked our readers where the best spots in the area to see fall colors were. Here are the photos that were submitted.
via WXPR 91.7 FMThe Antigo community came together for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event is raised almost $30,000.
via Antigo Daily Journal Subscription requiredEnbridge is digging out some soil at the site of a massive natural gas liquids leak in Iron County. The company posted an update saying soils from the construction excavation are being tested, removed and sent for disposal.
via WXPR 91.7 FMSweater weather has begun! We have so many programs coming up this month, we’ll keep this introduction short and sweet.
via Sawyer County Record Subscription requiredUnder today's edition sits the standing record of the place: every town, every governing body, every notice, gathered and cited.
244 places profiled
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A lasting memorial index, each notice linked to the funeral home that published it.
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Every Wednesday starting May 13th through Apple Fest from 5-7pm at 79290 Howell Drive in Washburn. $20 per person Come spend two hours slowing all the way down on the shore of Lake Superior.
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Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top’s new year-round venue The Backstage!
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The Washburn Farmer’s Market runs June-October! Stop by weekly to see the changing variety of locally grown produce, fruit and other local products.
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