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Michelle Drew

Local Bans May Be the Only Way Forward in the Fight Against Wake Boats on Area Lakes

Local Bans May Be the Only Way Forward in the Fight Against Wake Boats on Area Lakes

Wake boats again dominated the subject matters discussed at the May 6 listening session in Eagle River City Hall with state reps. Rob Swearingen and Mary Felzkowski. It's not for lack of trying, but Felzkowski said a few times throughout the discussion that protection of local waters may

Farmers Market Grounds Get a Facelift

Farmers Market Grounds Get a Facelift

Thanks to a tourism grant, the Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) has been able to start construction on a 10-foot by 30-foot shed at the site of the Eagle River Farmers Market just north of the bridge on Highway 45. The project began as an attention-grabbing hole in the ground

Tickets on Sale to Support Children's Museum Building Project

The Northwoods Children's Museum in Eagle River has a limited number of tickets available for its first in-person fundraiser in five years on Monday, June 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Riverstone Brewing Company. The Play It Forward Fundraiser Event will offer up raffle baskets, a

Banquet Slated May 31 to Benefit Eagle River Fire Department

Those looking to support the Eagle River Fire Department need look no further than the upcoming Guns and Gowns Banquet slated for Saturday, May 31, at Chef Rene's at the Inn in Eagle River. The third annual gala offers a formal night out with a sit-down, plated dinner

Not for the faint of heart: 'InSayner' Bike Race Returns June 14

The Lakeland Area Mountain Biking Organization (LAMBO) will again host its InSayner Mountain Bike Race Saturday, June 14, to raise funds for the Musky Mountain Bike Trails. The race will be headquartered at the Sayner community building, located at 3019 Sayner Ave. with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. Races

Fire Danger 'Very High' in Vilas, Oneida Counties

Fire Danger 'Very High' in Vilas, Oneida Counties

The northern portion of the state is currently considered a "Very High" risk for fire danger, with no precipitation in sight according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The department is currently asking the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. For those

Pines District Administrator Announces 2026 Retirement

The Northland Pines Board of Education accepted the retirement resignation of Scott Foster, district administrator, which will go into effect following the 2025-26 school year. Effective June 30, 2026, Foster will retire after 26 years with the district, eight of which he will have served as district administrator. Other roles