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Body of 24-year-old Traverse City man found at Spider Lake
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The body of a 24-year-old Traverse City man was recovered Monday morning at Spider Lake after the man did not return home from a fishing trip on Sunday. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office said search teams found his unoccupied boat driving in circles,...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
Michalski wins 1600 meter at elite meet
Chequamegon senior Autumn Michalski won the women’s 1,600 meter run at the 'Myrhum' Invite at Arrowhead High School in Hartland on May 4. Michalski ran with a time of 4:54.98, outpacing Nora Gremban of Northland Pines who placed second with 4:56.59. Lily Kriegel of Whitefish Bay was third with 4:58.53, and Lilie Fouts of Xavier was fourth with 5:04.41. In all the race included 17 elite runners from around the state, according to Chequamegon Coach Mary Patterson. “No one wanted to lead the first lap making it a slower start, but Autumn progressively got faster and when she made her move no one could kick with her,” Patterson said. “It was a season-best time with Autumn looking so strong yet again!” Michalski competed in the one event. There were no other area athletes competing at the meet.
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...
Cancer support bicyclist to cross Price County in a 4,100 Mile cross-country ride
Al Reszel started riding his bike north from the Florida Keys on March 23, to kick off his seventh cross-country journey and solo bicycle ride in support of his wife Terry, a breast cancer survivor. The 65-year-old Reszel has so far traveled 20,100 miles and raised more than $60,000 for breast cancer research. His wife, Terry, follows Al on the route in a vehicle in the role of supporter, comforter, and cheerleader as they both talk to thousands of people they meet along the way. ...
Eagle Scout creates ‘lure libraries’ for Wisconsin lakes
HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Hayward is known for attracting anglers for its great fishing. Now any angler in the area can add to their lure collection thanks to a young Eagle Scout. Ethan Constantine’s There are two Lure Libraries in the Hayward area and a third at White...
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...
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...
Area athletes place at Abbotsford meet
Chequamegon senior Autumn Michalski continues winning and breaking her own records in the process. She joined other teammates with outstanding performances along with those of Prentice and Rib Lake at the Abbotsford High School meet on April 29. GIRLS Michalski won both the 800 meter run, breaking her own record with a time of 2:27.58. Her qualifying time was 2:12.13. Abby Schuetz of Prentice finished sixth. ...
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