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Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …

Winning $100,000 lottery ticket sold in Tomahawk

A winning $100,000 lottery ticket was sold in Tomahawk this week.

Housing development groundbreaking ceremony held in Tomahawk

The construction of a new housing development in Tomahawk took a major step forward last week.

Ted Fritsch with Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau

Fritsch: A three-way deal

Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …

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OCHD launches first public health vending machine

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) recently announced the launch of its first public health vending machine.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Oct. 5, 2026

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
Nokomis FD purchases new portable extrication tools

On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department took delivery of its new battery-powered …
Tomahawk woman charged with fatally stabbing husband reaches plea deal

A Tomahawk woman charged with fatally stabbing her husband reached a plea deal last month.

Wisconsin DMV adds heavy vehicles to Fleet plate option

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has expanded …
Public forum to focus on election reform, future of voting

Next week, the League of Women Voters of the Northwoods (LWVNOW) and the T.B. Scott Free Library …
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 28, 2026

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

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Middle school harriers take on speedy Athens Invitational

The Tomahawk Middle School cross country teams returned to Erbach Park in Athens on Thursday, Oct. 1, to compete alongside several strong central Wisconsin programs that they have competed against at the Jr. Smiley, but this time in a shorter course format.

Lady Hatchet swimmers face Wausau, Medford

The Tomahawk High School girls’ swim team recently took on Wausau and Medford.

Cross country: Tomahawk races in Athens, holds annual Homecoming relay

Earlier this month, the Tomahawk High School cross country team competed in Athens and took part in THS’ Homecoming festivities.

JV football: Tomahawk takes down Lakeland, falls to Rhinelander

The Tomahawk High School JV football team split a pair of recent games, defeating Lakeland and falling to Rhinelander.

Middle school harriers show grit with two meets in one week

The Tomahawk Middle School cross country teams took on their toughest test of the season by racing twice in one week, finishing with strong performances at the Great Northern Conference (GNC) Championships in Mosinee and the Three Lakes Invitational.

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Packerland

“Individual accountability” needed for Packers to bounce back

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers saw a brutal 35-14 loss at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, to the Atlanta Falcons. According to Packers Safety Evan Williams, each player needs to …

Fritsch: Walking off the roost

“The All-America League has lured its first player from the Green Bay Packers of the rival National …
Fritsch: An asset to the team

In April 1945, Ted Fritsch tried out for a spot with the Toledo Mud Hens baseball team, a farm team for …

Nancy L. Bronsted

Nancy L. Bronsted, age 92, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living, where she had resided in the memory care unit for the …

Patricia “Patti” K. Ricci

Patricia “Patti” K. Ricci, age 78, of Irma, WI, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. Patti was born in Rhinelander, WI, on March 31, 1948, to the late Clarence and Rosella (Therber) …

Jerry J. Bartz

Jerry J. Bartz, 71, of W. Kraft Road, Tomahawk passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Camp JB, their family’s hunting shack. Jerry was born May 28, 1955 to Irvin and …

Insuk “Kimmy” K. Kim

Insuk “Kimmy” K. Kim, age 78, of Gleason, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home, under the care of her family and Aspirus Hospice. Kimmy was born in South Korea on …

Duane U. Strauss

Duane U. Strauss, age 86, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk. Duane was born in Minneapolis, MN, on September 12, 1940, to the …

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