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Two forest roads closed north of Loretta
For public safety while the area is being prepared for a bridge replacement project, the USDA Forest Service will close Nursery Road (Forest Road 162) and the Dead Horse Trail at Forest Road 162 mile marker 8.1, north of Loretta-Draper, to motorized vehicles May 28-31. All-Terrain Vehicle (ATVs) and Utility Vehicle traffic will be rerouted around the area from north to south: From the Forest Road 164/162 intersection, go east on Forest Road 164. Go southwest onto Forest Road 163 (Bear Lake Road) to the...
HONORING THE FALLEN
PHILLIPS — American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members put together Memorial Day programs with color guards, honor guards and speakers at the 19 area cemeteries on May 27. The message was to not forget what Memorial Day is designated for before heading out to the lake or looking for the holiday shopping deals. In Phillips, members of VFW Post 5778, American Legion Post 122 were present and now include Boy Scout Troop 540 to serve as flag bearers. The featured speaker, Post 5778...
Men's Club puts on 38th annual Kids Fishing Derby
Members of the Rice Lake Area Men’s Club will play host to children ages 12 and under at the 38th annual free Kids Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday on the west shore of Rice Lake. One of the kickoff events for the Aquafest celebration, the derby will begin with signups at the Veterans Memorial Park band shell. Registered participants will be given a T-shirt, a box...
Park Falls dog wins at Westminster
PARK FALLS — The Kozak family of Eisenstein have the top American water spaniel in the country. And they have the hardware to back it up. Their dog, Smokey, was awarded Best of Breed on May 14 at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Queens, New York. Smokey, who turns 4-years-old in August, has held the title for three years running. Smoky is the fifth generation of his...
Man sentenced in snowmobile crash incident
During a May 10, 2024, sentencing hearing before Sawyer County Judge Monica Isham, Joel J. Beck, 41, 14581W Hwy. K, Hayward, was placed on one year of probation, including 30 days to be spent in jail. With Huber privileges, after he was found guilty by a Sawyer County jury of causing injury by operating a snowmobile with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.08 percent in a March 12, 2022 crash on the ice of Lac Courte Oreilles in the town of Bass Lake. ...
Hayward’s Musky Fest receives $25K in national competition
HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - An annual festival in Hayward has received a hefty prize after being a finalist in a national competition. Last month, Hayward’s annual Musky Festival was announced as one of the top three finalists for the Cenex Hometown Throwdown. It’s a nationwide competition that...
Fourteen Canes advance to state track meet
Fourteen Hayward Hurricanes track and field team members are advancing to the WIAA state championships in La Crosse May 31-June 1, after placing in the top four of their events at the Division Two sectional in Colby Thursday May 23. The HHS qualifiers include one boys relay and one individual, and two girls relays and two individuals. The state meet qualifiers are: Boys ...
Baseball: Lucas punches out 13 in Cameron's playoff win over Ladysmith
Tyson Lucas struck out 13 batters, allowing one unearned run in six innings pitched as the Cameron Comets baseball team took down Ladysmith 5-2 in Thursday's Division 3 regional quarterfinal in Ladysmith. The 11th-seeded Comets (5-15) travel to No. 3 Spooner on Tuesday. In the victory over sixth-seeded Ladysmith (6-14), the Comets scored four of their runs in the fifth inning. Cameron had five hits in the inning, including run-scoring...
Anglers enjoy Fishing Has No Boundaries on the Chip
Seventy-two anglers with disabilities enjoyed two days of warm, mostly sunny weather and caught plenty of panfish, northerns, largemouth bass and a few walleyes during the 37th annual Fishing Has No Boundaries Hayward Event May 17-18 on the Chippewa Flowage. The group of anglers, guides and assistants also enjoyed food, camaraderie and prizes over the two days. “It was the best weather in years,” said participant Ann Brost of Iron...
County preparing for loss of clerk and treasurer
With Price County Treasurer Lynn Neeck and County Clerk Jean Gottwald both not seeking reelection in November, the county is planning for an experienced assistant to assist the new clerk and treasurers who will take office in January. “In January, there will be a transition,” said County Administrator Nick Trimner in his report to the Price County Executive Committee on May 14. “We are losing 30-plus years of treasurer knowledge and 20-plus years of clerk knowledge. Where we’ll see the biggest effect on that is...
Democrats open office in Hayward
The Democratic Party of Sawyer County and Lac Courte Oreilles invites everyone to the grand opening of their new office from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday May 28, at 15842 West Second Street, the Winton Law Office, in Hayward. There will be a ribbon Cutting at 3 p.m. The new headquarters will be staffed by volunteers to answer questions about voter registration, state and local candidates for the November election, and to connect citizens with opportunities to help “get out the vote.” ...
Price County Land Transfers for May 17, 2024
PHILLIPS — The Price County Register of Deeds office released its real property sales reports for the week of May 17, 2024. CITY OF PARK FALLS• Dale and Debra Higgins to Roger Virgil. • Glen Gorski to Josephine Garrett. • Alexander and Denise Korittnig to Trent Curry and Autumn Chrouser. ...
School board hires coach, raises lunch prices
At their Monday May 20 meeting, the Hayward Community School Board hired a new boys basketball coach, and raised lunch prices by 5 cents per meal for the next school year. The board hired Curtis DeCora as head boys basketball coach. He replaces Patrick Harrison, who stepped down at the end of the past season. DeCora thanked the board and said he is “excited and happy. I’m an alum. I’m...
North End Trail Run Coming On May 25
The North End Ski Club in Cable will present the sixth annual running of the North End Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, May 25. Low-key and low-frills, the Trail Run/Walk is a community building event and an opportunity to experience and enjoy the local trails. The trail run will take place...
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