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Family opens Lazy Loon Lodge
Jiffy and Chris Spurrier are the new owners of Lazy Loon Lodge, located on State Highway just north of Park Falls. Jiffy Spurrier said the couple started looking at the property to purchase the former Park Falls Motel in May 2023, and acquired it the following October. After a soft opening on March 18 Lazy Loon is now open for breakfast, brunch and espresso-based coffees from 6 to 11 a.m., with plans to add lunch and dinner menus. ...
Softball Game Preview: Lakeland Plays at Home
Lakeland is 1-9 against Mosinee since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Lakeland Thunderbirds will be playing at home against the Mosinee Indians at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Gogebic Community College holds 90th commencement ceremony
IRONWOOD, Mich. (WLUC) - Gogebic Community College (GCC) celebrated its class of 2024 on Friday. Graduates, faculty, friends, and family packed the David G. Lindquist Student and Conference Center Gymnasium for the college’s 90th commencement ceremony. Ian Lewis from the school’s class of 2016 was the graduation speaker. He...
Ticks turning up as spring progresses
People enjoying the outdoors are likely to run across some ticks. Ashley Johnson, a Nurse Practitioner at the Aspirus Tick-Borne Illness Center in Woodruff, says tick season got off to an early start this year, with some ticks already being reported in March. The tiny, blood-sucking parasites that can pose...
Mosinee Survives Lakeland scare to Move to 19-0
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- The Mosinee Indians faced the toughest battle of their perfect season as Lakeland Union gave them all they could handle but in the end the Indians survived with a 4-3 win to move to 19-0. Mosinee sophomore Ava Busse and Lakeland Junior and Arkansas commit Saylor Timmerman battled through four scoreless innings before Mosinee struck in the fifth. A Taelyn Jirschele single and an Amber Gonzalez RBI ground out gave Mosinee a 2-0 lead.
Housing shortage in the Northwoods continues to drive prices up
It’s no secret that the Northwoods has been submerged in a housing crisis. Diane Aschaker was born and raised in Minocqua. She moved away for work and school, but she always knew she wanted to retire back in her home place- the Northwoods. “When it came time to retire,...
Sarah Barton drives in five runs in second inning to propel Lakeland Union over Rhinelander
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- Lakeland Union hosted Rhinelander in high school girl's softball in the second game between the two rivals this season. In the first game, the T-Birds got the win in Rhinelander, taking down the Hodags 21-0. Now, Rhinelander is looking to steal a win on the road against their conference rival in this Thursday afternoon Great Northern Conference showdown.
The Scoop: A week of epic movement in GCAW Division 2 state poll as Lakeland (Minocqua) moves to No. 1, Edgewood (Madison) exits top 10
The Division 1 and Division 3 portions of the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin state boys golf rankings have become fairly predictable. Waukesha North takes ownership of the No. 1 position every other week in Division 1. Cambridge just stays there each week in Division 3. The Division 2 poll,...
Poppy Day Proclamation
PARK FALLS — The city of Park Falls has officially declared Poppey Day for May 24. The proclamation, signed by Mayor Tara Tervort on May 6, states that millions have answered the call to arms and have died on the field of battle. A nation at peace must be reminded of the debt owed to those who have died in war, and so the red poppy was designated as the memorial flower as a symbol of sacrifice, of lives in all wars. The mayor asked...
Baseball Recap: Forbush takes down Pine Lake Prep in a playoff battle
With a playoff game on the line, Forbush rose to the challenge on Friday. They skirted past the Pine Lake Prep Pride 3-2. The victory was nothing new for Forbush as they're now sitting on 18 straight. Gavin Maines made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on...
Butternut School awarded $22K fab lab grant
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced April 30 that Butternut School District was awarded a $22,000 state grant to fund a fabrication laboratory (fab lab), to teach essential skills for 21st century learning in a global economy. “Having been deeply involved with the implementation of a cutting-edge Fab Lab in a previous school district, I can attest to the fact that the opportunities provided through this grant program will be an absolute game-changer for our students, staff members, and community,” said Butternut School District...
Arthur-Gray receives doctorate
Mathew Arthur-Gray, of Park Falls, was recently awarded a Doctor of Education degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a university press release. Arthur-Gray's doctoral research centered on the transformative impact of nonprofits on the educational journeys of transgender youth, according to the announcement. The accomplishment demonstrates a commitment to leveraging education to drive social change. Arthur-Gray is currently residing in New York City with his husband, Aaron,...
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