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Pictured, from left: Clay Schmit, Charis Lau and Al Bishop.

Chamber awards $5,000 to Tomahawk historical film project

The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce last week announced that it contributed $5,000 to a project that produced a documentary film focused on the history of Tomahawk.
In July 1950, Fritsch signed for another season with Gene Ronzani and the Packers, and the following month, he, his wife, and daughter, Mary, welcomed new family member, Theodore (Ted Jr.).

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …

DPI Financial Literacy Innovation Grant awarded to School District of Tomahawk

Last week, School District of Tomahawk Administrator Wendell Quesinberry announced that the district received a $7,500 Financial Literacy Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
Fritsch

Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …
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SBA disaster loans available to business, private nonprofits impacted by drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible Wisconsin small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought that began on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Sports

Hatchet harriers host GNC meet

On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Tomahawk High School cross country team hosted the Great Northern Conference (GNC) Championships.

Cross country: Tomahawk races in Northland Pines, hosts Hatchet Invitational

Last week, the Tomahawk High School cross country team took part in the Northland Pines invite and hosted the annual Hatchet Invitational.

Middle school runners close season strong at home invitational

The Tomahawk Middle School (TMS) cross country teams wrapped up their 2026 season on home turf on Thursday, Oct. 8, hosting a large field of local area programs on a fast but deceptively rolling course near the JV baseball field and school forest trails.

Girls’ swimming: Tomahawk competes in Merrill

The Tomahawk High School girls’ swim team competed in Merrill on Thursday, Oct. 8.

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.
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Fritsch: Tackled by fate

In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …

Obituaries
Brian D. McMeekin
Brian D. McMeekin, age 86, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, WI.  Brian was born in Chicago, IL, on May 17, 1940, to the late Harold …
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
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 …
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