It’s nearly the end of March and while the official call has not been made to close down the trail systems in the Northwoods, the season’s days are certainly numbered. With things winding …
The Eagle River Tourism Promotion and Development Grant Committee is seeking nonprofit organizations within the Eagle River Area Room Tax District to apply for funds before the March 31 deadline. …
Three Lakes Chairman Roger Brisk shared a disappointing but not disheartening update during last Tuesday’s town board meeting regarding Assembly Bill 839. The bill would allow the town of Three …
Two communities in the North Woods have been selected to receive planning assistance and access to grants in order to meet their economic development needs and plan for long-term goals. Under …
Electors in the Town of Plum Lake passed measures during the March 10 special meeting for the town to appoint clerk and treasurer positions instead of electing them. The first question read, …
Spring elections tend to have lower turnout than in November, missing the flash and pizazz of national elections. But many important local choices are made in the spring. Ahead of the upcoming …
In honor of Sunshine Week, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has announced its 2025-26 Openness in Government Awards, or Opees. This is the 20th annual Opees awards, which recognize …
Time is running out for those who would like their contribution to the Eagle River Ice Arena’s ice plant replacement project to count for double. The Eckes Family Foundation is matching up to …
Lincoln Town Board members voted in support of a Wisconsin Towns Association (WTA) resolution that supports a comprehensive and sustainable transportation funding solution last week at its monthly …
The Three Lakes Fish and Wildlife Improvement Association staged its 31st annual Youth Basketball Tournament March 7, drawing 26 boys and girls teams from across central and northern Wisconsin and …
The Eagle River City Council has okayed the addition of one new stop sign at Silver Lake Road and Sheridan Street in order to slow down speeding traffic and enhance safety in the area. The topic …
The Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF) recognized its Volunteer of the Year, named two new board members and updated volunteers on 2026 projects at the organization’s annual board dinner at …
The Vilas County News-Review earned 11 awards in this year’s Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) Better Newspaper Contest, including first place spots for writing, photo use, and spot news in …
A massive blizzard hit the state over the weekend and into Monday, dropping 2 feet of snow in some areas to the south of us and prompting states of emergency to be called at state, county, city and …
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin DNR, in collaboration with more than 60 partners, …
Nicolet College is offering a Start Your Own Business course beginning at the end of the month. This hands-on, in-person course at Nicolet College will allow participants to build a complete …
Sled Safe education and enforcement weekends were held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8, during which DNR conservation wardens patrolled snowmobile trails, providing safety tips to riders and watching for …
Brothers Michael and Peter Anderson have signed a lease with the City of Eagle River to operate the restaurant at Eagle River Golf Course for the upcoming season. It will be operated as Sandbaggers …
The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) recently announced the launch of its Women in Business Program, a new initiative designed to fully equip Vilas County women with the support, …
The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods is inviting all county board supervisor candidates in Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas counties, as well as school board candidates in Rhinelander, Minocqua, …