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Woman pleads not guilty to drug charges
One of two people from Hayward accused of drug-related offenses after police say they found methamphetamine and fentanyl in their possession after a traffic stop in Rice Lake has pleaded not guilty. Chelsea N. Pringle, 29, was charged on Feb. 16 in Barron County Circuit Court with two felonies: possession with intent to deliver meth and possession with intent to deliver narcotics. At her arraignment on Friday, the defendant pleaded...
HHS track squads compete at Bloomer, Barron
The Hayward Hurricanes track and field teams competed in the Dave Landgraf Invitational at Bloomer High School Tuesday April 30, where the HHS boys finished first out of 16 teams and the HHS girls took fourth out of 14 teams. Boys top finishers: First places: 4 X 400m relay (Lucas Hansen, Gannon Mohr, Cade Schlapper, Ben Laird), 3:36.23. ...
HHS girls soccer tops Spooner, 3-0
The Hayward Hurricanes girls soccer team shut out the Spooner Rails 3-0 on April 30 at Heidi Friermood Field to earn their second win of the season. Hayward’s first goal came when Kylie MattMiller gained a penalty kick from a rough play in the box. Kendra Gunn stepped up to take the penalty kick and converted it for a 1-0 lead for the Hurricanes. ...
EAA Chapter 631 hopes interest in aviation soars with free airplane rides
Experimental Aircraft Chapter 631 serves a seven-county area that includes Bayfield, Washburn, Sawyer, Polk, Barron, Rusk and Chippewa. While many other EAA chapters offer one or two free airplane rides to youths ages 8-17 each summer through the Young Eagles program, Chapter 631 offers free airplane rides in a variety of locations each summer, weather permitting. The 2024 schedule of Young Eagles free airplane rides, provided by pilots of EAA Chapter 631, includes the following: ...
World famous fly fisherman moved from trout mecca for friends, fishing
HAYWARD — After people realize just who he is, the first question they ask Jeff Currier is “Why did you move to Hayward?” People ask not because there is anything objectionable about Hayward. The “why Hayward” is because Currier is a world-famous fly fishermen who has lived in the heart of trout mecca, eastern Idaho. He was known as an expert operating out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and he was even on a team of fly fishermen who won an international gold medal, the first...
CDACs hold annual spring meetings
Three of the DNR’s northernmost counties in the 19-county Northern Forest Zone recently held their annual spring County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meetings. The CDACs for Douglas, Bayfield and Ashland counties made their recommendations on how many — if any — antlerless permits should be offered for the 2024 deer hunting season before being moved on for final approval. The County Deer Advisory Councils are made up of members of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and up to eight citizen stakeholders representing Tribal, Agriculture, Forestry, Tourism,...
Local man dies in crash; woman charged in court
A well-known Lac Courte Oreilles traditional dancer and LCO Badgers drum group member died Friday April 26 as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle vs. car crash in the town of Winter on April 21. Daniel J. Barber, 57, was operating a motorcycle westbound on Hwy. 70 approximately one mile east of Koeppler Road when Erin M. Jones, 39, of N4546 Hwy. G, Ojibwa, pulled out into Barber’s path from the north shoulder as she was attempting to turn around. ...
World Class Fishing in Hayward Lakes
For World Class fishing, cast a line in Hayward Lakes. The lakes and rivers abound with the most prized game fish including the elusive musky, delicious walleye, energetic bass, and plenty of panfish. Hayward Lakes is perfect for the serious angler or for families fishing with the kids. Namekagon River...
City by City: Duluth, Hayward, Chisholm
Duluth, Minn. - Starting Monday, the Munger Landing Boat Launch and parking lots will be closed through Thursday, May 23. The closure is due to paving work and other restoration efforts. The DNR will also be installing a new fishing pier. Work is part of the ongoing effort to delist the St. Louis River as a Great Lakes Area of Concern due to past pollution. Some areas may remain fenced off to protect regrowing habitats.
Area pickleball courts open for play
As the warm weather season progresses, several public pickleball courts are available for play in Hayward, Stone Lake and Seeley. Weekday schedules for the courts at the Stone Lake Lions Park at the junction of Hwys. 70 and AA have been added to PlayTime Scheduler. Weekend play is open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis. There are two older courts and two new courts. Portable nets and balls...
Gull Lake celebrates 2024 prom at Air Zoo
KALAMAZOO, MI –– Gull Lake students lined up at the door of the Air Zoo, eagerly awaiting that short stroll through the clouds and into their 2024 prom. They radiated excitement as they walked though the large bay-like space, filled with planes. Some opted to try the simulator...
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...
Town of Hayward appoints chairman
Meeting in special open session Wednesday May 1, the Town of Hayward Board of Supervisors appointed Benjamin Kurtzweil as interim town chairperson. Kurtzweil fills the vacancy created by the resignation of interim town chairperson Gary Gedart, which was effective on May 1. Kurtzweil will serve for one year, until the April 2025 election. Besides Ben Kurtzweil, the board received applications from five other candidates for the town chair position: John...
City by City: Duluth, Iron River, Ashland
Duluth, Minn.- Registration has opened for a challenging Duluth event. 23rd Veteran is hosting its 9th Annual Ruck Life event on Saturday, June 1. The event features a 10-mile hike with weighted rucksacks to symbolize the burdens carried by veterans experiencing combat stress. Money raised from the march helps fund reconditioning programs for veterans in Duluth.
Evergreen boys wrap up 17-0 win over New Auburn
MINONG — Bringing 17 runs across home plate on April 30 in Minong, the Northwood/Solon Springs (NWSS) baseball team defeated New Auburn 17-0 in 5 innings. The Evergreens scored 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning, 4 in the second, 5 in the third and 6 in the fifth to put the game well out of reach and get the win. Evergreens getting RBIs in the game included...
Tamarack Health invites expecting mothers to seek care in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. (WEAU) - Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center sent out an official statement Friday following the news of Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake temporarily diverting labor and delivery patients. Information sent along with the official statement emphasized that the Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center “is equipped to fill the need...
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