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No Burning Allowed: Red Flag Fire Danger Warning Issued

No Burning Allowed: Red Flag Fire Danger Warning Issued

Vilas and Oneida are two of the state's 21 counties currently under a Red Flag Warning that is in effect from noon until 9 p.m. today, Monday May 12. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued the warning in conjunction with the National Weather Service. A

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

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

County Forest Roads to Receive Boost from State Funding

Vilas and Oneida counties will receive more than $30,000 in state funds to support county forest roads within the two counties. In Vilas, there are 50.07 eligible miles to benefit from the funds, and 38.85 eligible miles in Oneida. “I’m proud we’re continuing our work

Sharps Now Being Accepted as Part of Drug Take Back

Last month, the Vilas County Youth Coalition and Vilas County Public Health Department put on the biannual Drug Take Back event in the lobby of the Vilas County Sheriff's Office. For the first time, residents were able to drop off sharps for safe and convenient disposal in addition

What to Know About Encounters with Young Wildlife: DNR

What to Know About Encounters with Young Wildlife: DNR

As warmer weather arrives, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. Knowing what to do before you find a young wild animal can make all the difference in the moment to protect it and