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Eagle Scout creates 'lure libraries' in Hayward area
Three “Lure Libraries” have been created in the Hayward area, thanks to an idea hatched by Illinois Boy Scout Ethan Constantine as part of his Eagle Scout project. The concept is similar to the now-popular “Little Free Libraries,” but for fishing lures. The Lure Libraries are located at Shue’s Pond and the Lake Hayward City Park fishing pier in Hayward, as well as at the Whitefish Lake boat landing east of Stone Lake off Hwy. 27-70. ...
Local State Patrol officers recognized
WISCONSIN DELLS — Seven local officers were recognized at the annual Wisconsin State Patrol awards ceremony Friday, May 3, for outstanding public service for exceeding expectations of their daily duties. Inspectors Thomas Fleming and Todd Monson of Spooner were given the Lifesaving Service award for saving lives or putting themselves in physical danger to keep someone else safe. Sgt. Sean Berkowitch, Trooper Mitchell Kraetke, Inspector Martin Messa and Trooper Anthony...
Canes softball improves record to 12-0
The Hayward Hurricanes softball team picked up two more wins last week, 12-7 over Cumberland and 14-6 over Barron, to improve their record to 12-0 in conference play and 14-4 overall. The Canes continue in first place in the Heart O’ North Conference. 2 1/2 games ahead of second-place Northwestern. Brooke Laier pitched the win at Barron May 3, giving up five hits while striking out six. ...
Washburn, Sawyer counties hold CDAC meetings
SPOONER — In a move similar to surrounding counties, the Washburn and Sawyer County Deer Advisory Councils (CDAC) recommended a reduction in the number of antlerless deer authorizations for the 2024 hunt. Last year’s Washburn County’s antlerless deer authorizations were 3,100 for public land and 6,000 for hunters on private property. This year, the recommendation is for 1,000 authorizations on public land and 5,000 for private land, which reflects what the CDAC heard from the public. According to the meeting’s notes, a common refrain was...
Hayward Scout earns Eagle rank
Mitchell Nelson, 18, of Boy Scouts of America Hayward Troop 70, earned his Eagle rank on April 20, 2024. It was the culmination of many years of work towards his Eagle Scout rank, which approximately only six percent of Scouts ever earn. Nelson started with Pack 70 in first grade and continued with Troop 70 throughout high school. The Eagle Scout rank requires the scout to earn seven ranks, 21...
Oakleaf Clinics-Ladysmith opens its doors following Prevea Clinic closure
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Oakleaf Clinics Ladysmith opened its doors last week after Prevea’s announcement of widespread clinic closures in January shocked residents of Rusk County. The Prevea Clinic in Ladysmith closed its doors on April 21st along with 18 other Prevea locations. Rusk County and local government...
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...
Man charged with attempted homicide
A Rusk County man was arrested on Tuesday on multiple charges, including attempted homicide, by the Barron/Rusk County Emergency Response Team after a man was reportedly shot in the head in the town of Thornapple. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office reported that the Rusk County 911 Center received a call at around 10:30 p.m. regarding a man with a possible gun shot wound to the head at Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith. ...
Hurricane golfers host 23-team invitational
The Hayward Hurricanes boys golf team hosted their annual Invitational tournament May 3-4, as 23 high school teams from northern Wisconsin played 18 holes on Friday at Hayward Golf Course and 18 holes Saturday at Big Fish Golf Course. The weather was sunny but windy on Friday and cool and cloudy with light rain on Saturday. Hudson placed first with a two-day score of 301, followed by Lakeland Union at...
Kurtzweil appointed as Town of Hayward chairperson
Meeting in special 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 Czarnecki,...
Fishing weekend: With boats in tow, fishermen headed ‘Up North’ for fishing season opener
SPOONER — It seemed like almost every truck was towing a fishing boat as the weekend neared and anglers flooded the region. The opening weekend of the 2024 Wisconsin fishing season had arrived. The Saturday opener was a little disappointing for many, as the weather turned sour. Dawn was dark and chilly, with a steady mist and a gusty wind. The usually-crowded Shell Lake boat landing was quiet. A few brave souls launched boats on Saturday, the fishermen bundled up and wearing rain gear. And...
Ziigwan Run Series underway
The first event in the Ziigwan Bimibaatoo Spring Run-Walk Series was held Wednesday May 1 at the Honor the Earth Pow Wow grounds. There was a nice turnout, with 46 participants who enjoyed the new trail course this year. Josie Nelson won the event in 7:46 and Brandon Belille came in second in 7:52. The series will continue each Wednesday through June 5, with registration at 4:30 p.m. and the run-walk at 5 p.m. Fees are $5 for adults and $1 for students. There will be prizes and drawings each week, plus a picnic celebration and awards on May 29. Contact Ernie St.Germaine or the Series Facebook site for more information.
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.
Trail by Trail: Ely, Keweenaw, Cable
Ely, Minn.- The Prospector Alliance Loop ATV Club has announced their ride schedule for the year. All rides will be guided and some will be fundraisers that include lunch and a raffle. Rides will start in Ely but with construction planned for later this summer, the starting point may move. The first ride will be June 15, for a loop including the Greg Mosher Putnam Lake Overlook. There will be another ride in September featuring the overlook that will be a combined memorial ride for Mosher and Dan Broten. For the full schedule click, here.
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