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Man sentenced for area burglaries
During an April 16 hearing in Sawyer County Circuit Court, a Turtle Lake man was sentenced to four years probation and assessed restitution for cabin break-ins in the towns of Meteor, Weirgor and Winter during early 2021. Kevin Gregory Johnson, 49, who is currently incarcerated in the Stanley Correctional Institution, had been sentenced earlier to prison in Barron, Rusk and Washburn counties. Johnson was charged with a string of more...
Justin Liles: Isolated Thunderstorms Tonight
Early morning showers won’t be the end of our rain activity this evening. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to pop up around the region. Heavier downpours along with lighting and thunder will be found with the larger storm clusters. These storms will likely be through east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. The southern part of Burnett, Washburn, and Sawyer Counties could see some isolated severe storms on the weaker end. Meaning some hail and winds over 50mph with harder rains.
Drug investigation results in four local arrests
After a four-month investigation into drug activity throughout Sawyer, Washburn and Barron Counties, four persons have been arrested, according to the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department. Three individuals from Spooner were charged, and a Stone Lake area resident was arrested in Barron County after a traffic stop. Shane Miller, 46, Brandon Bartle, 31, and Kristin Root, 39, all from Spooner, have been arrested as a result of the LCO...
Registration open for 2024 ‘Musky Walk/Run’
HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Hayward’s biggest celebration of summer is just around the corner. “Musky Fest” is just over a month away, which means registration is now open for the annual “Musky Run/Walk” on Sunday, June 23. There will be a 5K, 10K, and even a “Minnow Run” for kids 12 and under.
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 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. ...
Washburn County Sheriff's Office log
April 28 0:47 — Welfare check, Burnett County. 2:41 — Car vs. tree, Spooner. 2:43, people left scene and came back. 2:47, alcohol bottles seen. 3:31, vehicle towed. 3:41 — Attempt to locate for vehicle takeoff, Stone Lake. 4:01, negative contact. 4:42, suspect identified. ...
Leadership Washburn County class of 2024 graduates
SPOONER — The Leadership Washburn County class of 2024 graduated on Thursday, May 2, with a ceremony at Round Man Brewing Co. in Spooner. The eight-month leadership program has been going on for years, with students sponsored by local organizations receiving opportunities to become better community leaders. The group learns about Washburn County’s facets, including agriculture, government, education, youth and more. At the graduation in May, they receive plaques and give presentations about what they took away from the year. ...
Northwood baseball, softball teams put together big victories
MINONG — It was a good week of action for the Northwood/Solon Springs (NWSS) Evergreens in baseball and softball, with both squads picking up wins. NWSS 17, New Auburn 0In Lakeland East Conference baseball on April 30, the Evergreens had little trouble with New Auburn, pounding out a 17-0 win in Minong. The contest was a 5 inning game. NWSS built their lead in the bottom of the first three...
Woman accused of intending to deliver meth
A Stone Lake woman, who was arrested on April 25 after police say they recovered approximately $2,300 worth of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, has been charged with intending to deliver drugs and possession of cocaine. Felony charges of possession of meth with intent to deliver, second or subsequent offense, and possession of cocaine were filed on Wednesday against Tomi J. Quagon, 42, in Barron County Circuit Court. A signature...
Northwood/Solon Springs softball tops New Auburn
MINONG — The Northwood/Solon Springs (NWSS) softball girls closed out the month of April with a nice win, topping New Auburn at Minong on Tuesday, April 30. NWSS put up 5 runs in the bottom of the first inning, then added 2 in the third, 2 in the fourth and 6 in the fifth for the win. Zoey Wilson pitched the win, going 2 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 runs,...
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. ...
Intermezzo students win awards
TREGO — The 2024 Intermezzo Music Club student auditions were held on Sunday, April 21, at Trego Community Church. Each student performed their vocal or instrumental selection for a panel of three extremely qualified judges. Here are the results based on the judge’s decisions. In the Junior Division (grades seven and eight), the recipients are Brooke Percy (flute), full scholarship to Shell Lake Arts Center Band Camp, Channing Linton(vocal), $100 cash, Berkley Klein (oboe), $100, Addison Smith (clarinet), $100. ...
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: ...
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...
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...
Greater adventures await - A Q & A with Drummond Lumberjacks senior Sage Williams
To call Drummond Lumberjacks senior multi-sport standout Sage Williams an adventurer might be an understatement. An Eagle Scout, Williams has emerged from a relative unknown to some outside the Bay Area sports community, to what may likely be all-Northern Lights Conference nods in three sports this season while also displaying rare prowess in his studies which earned him all-state academic honors in WIAA D5 basketball. With designs to attend Louisiana State University, the Ashland Daily Press at last nabbed Williams to discuss his decorated past and what happens next as he makes the jump from the roughly 100 student body...
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