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Driver arrested after drug tip leads to traffic stop
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The driver tried to dispose of meth into a liquid substance when they were pulled over. On April 25, 42-year-old Tomi Quagon of Stone Lake, Wis., was arrested on a probation warrant after a tip to the Barron County Drug Unit led to a traffic stop and search of their vehicle.
Here’s how Superior, Douglas County will use state funding bump in 2024
SUPERIOR — A raise is always nice. The city of Superior and Douglas County both aim to use the bump to improve their communities, in ways both seen and not. The city and county, like every local government in the state, got a big increase this year in a type of funding from the state called shared revenue. Superior received a boost of more than $1.7 million, an increase of 23%, to bring its 2024 shared revenue total to nearly $9.3 million.
Trick Rider Lindy Lica will provide thrills at 70th Rodeo
SPOONER — Excitement is starting to build for the upcoming 70th Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo, set for July 11-13. Many of the top professional rodeo contestants from around the country will compete at Spooner for points and prize money that could ultimately help them qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December. The 69th Spooner Rodeo last July was a record breaker. A combination of record ticket sales, great action inside the arena, spectacular special acts and perfect weather all...
Town of Hayward facilities study to begin in May
The Town of Hayward Board and Town Facilities Planning Committee met with consultant Kraus-Anderson (K-A) staff Tuesday April 23 to discuss the facilities conditions assessment and feasibility study which K-A will perform, and their timeline for the years 2024-26. K-A Staff Dustin Phillips, Mike Phillips and Tim Kittilla indicated that the findings will include options for deferred maintenance including the “do nothing” option, replacement, refurbishing or upgrades, prioritization, cost estimates and recommendations for the facilities, which include the town hall, fire station, highway equipment storage...
Canes softball sweeps Tigers, moves into first
The Hayward Hurricanes softball team swept a doubleheader from the Northwestern Tigers Thursday April 25 at Diane Hedin Field to move into sole possession of first place in the Heart O’ North Conference. The wins by scores of 8-4 and 5-1 gave the Hurricanes a 10-0 conference record. In game one, Brooke Laier pitched the win, striking out five and giving up one hit and four walks. ...
Shue's Pond update
Much has been written recently about plans for Shue’s Pond in downtown Hayward. Shue’s Pond has been a great local fishing destination for decades. We plan to stock bluegill and other catchable fish in June in preparation for Musky Fest, as has been done in past years. “Additionally, Ethan Constantine, an Eagle Scout with ties to Whitefish Lake, will be installing a “Lure Library” at Shue’s Pond at the end of April. The concept for the lure library follows that of the popular “Little Free...
Northwood/Solon Springs throttles Bruce Red Raiders
MINONG — The Northwood/Solon Springs baseball team hosted Bruce on Thursday, April 25, ripping the Red Raiders 11-1. The win kept Northwood/Solon Springs unbeaten at 5-0 atop the Lakeland East Conference. Currently, they are 7-0 overall. Abraham Ahlberg blasted a long home run early in the game to set the pace for the Evergreens. Getting doubles in the game were Ahlberg and Jared Schultz. Evergreens with stolen bases included Ahlberg,...
Hayward’s Musky Fest advances to festival competition finals
HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) -Hayward is known for its summer celebration of the great fishing history of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Hayward’s annual Musky Festival was announced as one of the top three finalists for the Cenex Hometown Throwdown. The Cenex Hometown Throwdown is a social media contest that...
Rails girls double up for sweep of Beavers
SPOONER — In Heart O’ North Conference doubleheader action on a wet and cold Thursday, April 25, the Spooner Rails softball team came up big, putting it all together for a sweep and double shutout of the visiting Cumberland Beavers. In the first game, Spooner topped Cumberland 9-0. The second game saw the Rails continue to dominate as they again held the Beavers scoreless in a 13-0 win. Spooner 9,...
Hayward teacher, support staff honored for excellence
On Wednesday, April 24, the Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment (HFEE) presented its annual Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year awards to two staff members in the Hayward Community School District. Each year since 2015, HFEE has awarded $1,000 to an outstanding teacher, nominated by their building principal. This year’s nominees included K-2 Music Teacher at the Primary School, Destiny Schultz; Fifth Grade Teacher at the Intermediate School, Shannon Duffy-Hofer; Seventh Grade Science Teacher and Middle School Student Council Advisor Jarred...
Spooner soccer girls show grit as they pick up first win
SPOONER — On a cold and rainy Thursday, April 25, the young Spooner Rails girls soccer team hosted Phillips. At 0-5 in the Heart O’ North Conference and 0-8 overall, the Spooner girls had been playing hard but were still searching for their first win of the season. They got it! “We won 4-1,” said a happy coach Nick Merkt. ...
Evergreen softball girls get big shutout win over Bruce
MINONG — In a Lakeland East Conference battle at Minong on Thursday, April 25, Northwood/Solon Springs overpowered the Bruce Red Raiders in a 13-0 shutout. Raya Johnston, Izzy Golembiewski and Audrey Swanson each had 3 RBIs. Zoey Wilson, Lily Borst and Kailynn Blegan each had 2 RBIs. Getting a single RBI was Maddie Jacobs. Stolen bases came from Borst (3), Emily Adrihan (3), Chloe Davey (2), and Swanson (2). Wilson was the winning pitcher, going 3 innings, allowing 3 hits, 0 runs and striking out 2. Borst pitched 2 innings, allowing 0 hits, 0 runs and striking out 6. Currently, NWSS holds a 5-2 record. On Thursday, May 2, the Evergreens will travel to Cornell/Lake Holcombe for a 5 p.m. game. On Friday, May 3, they play at Mellen at 5 p.m.
Forest Lodge Library seeks to expand
The Forest Lodge Library is writing the next chapter of its history. The library in Cable wants to relocate its “Book House” to make room for an expansion project set to begin next year. Earlier this month, the library’s board of trustees approved an offer to relocate the small cabin next to the library that has been in Cable since the early 20th century. Before the library started using the...
Bike to School is May 8 in Hayward
Hayward area school students are invited to join a nationwide movement on Wednesday, May 8, for National Bike to School Day. Participants are encouraged to meet in the Hayward Wesleyan Church parking lot at the intersection of Nyman Avenue and Highway 77 at 7:30 a.m. Cyclists will leave at 7:45 a.m. for Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools. Staff from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will be riding with students to the schools.
George's Goats for Grammas run-walk held in Cable
The George’s Goats for Grandmas memorial benefit run-walk was held in Cable Saturday April 27, with approximately 124 participants in the 2K, 5K and 5-mile races. The weather was cool and cloudy with light rain. Event coordinator Jim Anderson said “We should be able to provide the orphanage in Kisii $9,000 for a trade school, which will give these orphans some direction after high school, when they will be on...
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