Last Thursday’s Eagle River Planning Commission public hearing clocked in at more than three hours, although not much was ultimately decided with two agenda items being tabled until the June 4 …
The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce has named Eagle River native and tourism marketing leader Abbey Gatlin as its new executive director. Gatlin brings more than 16 years of experience in …
The Republican Party of Vilas County is hosting a candidate forum for those running for the 7th Congressional District later this month. Citizens from Vilas and surrounding counties are invited …
The new Plum Lake Community Center project is on schedule with completion expected in late September. If all goes well, town Chair Jackey Postuchow said the scheduled date for the ribbon cutting …
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, which serves as a good reminder to be wary of tick-borne illnesses and how to avoid them. Health department officials in Vilas and Oneida counties warn …
Christian music duo Caleb and John will headline the 2026 Praise in the Pines event, bringing their chart-topping sound to a more intimate Northwoods setting this fall. The duo, who had the …
WXPR Radio is sponsoring a Poker River Run as part of the second annual Trig’s FORK on the River Charity Paddle on Saturday, June 6. The charity paddle is to benefit Feed Our Rural Kids …
The Northland Pines Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting last week and the first major topic addressed was the annual reorganization process. As required by Wisconsin state law, …
Sitting in the back seat of a sheriff’s patrol car following a high-speed pursuit would usually indicate that someone is having a bad day. For a small group of local citizens, however, this …
LAC DU FLAMBEAU — A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians from enforcing emergency fishing restrictions, which …
The Eagle River Farmers Market begins its 2026 season this Wednesday, May 6, and is offering up a number of early-season goods to shoppers. It also will see some changes this year in an effort to …
Summer trail systems for ATV/UTV and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) vehicles opened for the season last Friday in Vilas and Oneida counties. Both trail types rely heavily on volunteer help to …
April is Safe Digging Month, set aside as a time for raising awareness of the simple measures Wisconsinites can take to keep their communities safe this digging season. “As the weather warms up and …
Spring road limits are scheduled to come off many area roads on April 30 or before. Vilas County Highway Department announced it would lift its temporary weight restrictions on county trunk …
The topic of rising costs to the Eagle River Fire Department for its lift-assists aiding Aspirus’ emergency response calls was the focus of a meeting held last Monday afternoon at Lincoln Town …
Fishing season opens statewide Saturday, May 2; a time that draws numerous anglers to the Northwoods. Those cleaning out tackle boxes, readying the boat and repairing nets in anticipation of the …
The Vilas County Board of Supervisors welcomed back returning board members as well as three new faces during its organizational meeting last week. Boasting a full 21-seat board, supervisors were …
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) last week demanded answers from Postmaster General David Steiner regarding long-term mail delays and staffing shortages at post offices across Wisconsin that are …
A new stop sign will be installed Friday, May 1, at the intersection of Silver Lake Road and Sheridan Street in Eagle River in order to improve traffic safety and enhance driver awareness at the …
