Michelle Drew
Cut Pesticide Use for Pollinators
"Give me spots on the apples, but leave me the birds and the bees, please." —Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi
This week, June 16-22, marks the 2025 National Pollinator Week which celebrates the vital role that pollinators play in ecosystems, economies and agriculture. These crucial creatures include bees,
'No Kings' Protests Come to Northwoods
InSayner Bike Race Delivers Big Adventure
Three Lakes to Mark Longest Day With Outdoor Market
A Summer Solstice Night Market will be held this coming Friday, June 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. where the streets of downtown Three Lakes will come alive with local artisans, live entertainment, and eats provided by area food trucks.
Presented by Downtown Three Lakes, Inc., the town will
Workforce Development Board to Receive Over $1M in Funding
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) earlier this month announced 10 regional workforce development organizations across the state will receive nearly $10.3 million in grants through the second round of funding awarded through the Worker Advancement Initiative (WAI).
The North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (NCWWDB), serving Vilas,

New Rustic Roads Guide Ushers Travelers on 126 Country Routes
The latest edition of the Rustic Roads Guide has been released and features backroad trips on Wisconsin's 126 Rustic Roads — including R-60 that travels through canopies of coniferous and hardwood trees in Vilas County.
Rustic Roads is one of Wisconsin DOT's oldest programs. For half a