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Aspirus Health recently provided information on managing medications before surgery.

TFD members honored during annual banquet

The Tomahawk Fire Department (TFD) held its annual Firefighters Banquet at Pine Tree Supper Club on Saturday, Feb. 1, where members were honored for their dedication and service, as well as their excellence in the department.

Healthy Minds for Lincoln County, Aspirus Merrill Hospital and the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) are partnering to offer Question, Persuade, and Refer training at no cost this spring.

Over more than three decades, residents in 22 Wisconsin counties lost public nursing homes to sales or closures. This year alone at least five counties — including Lincoln — considered selling, started the sales process or sold. County leaders say they have only two options while facing financial pressures and staffing shortages: sell or close the homes. Local organizers disagree, arguing counties should continue providing high-quality care for low-income older people and disabled adults.

Nokomis ATV Club donates to local food pantries

The Nokomis ATV Club recently made a pair of contributions to local pantries.

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Several Tomahawk High School (THS) students are partnering with employees from Harley-Davidson to participate in this year's BUILD Moto competition.

‘Pink the Rink’ night raises funds for Ties That Bind Us

The Tomahawk High School hockey team recently held its “Pink the Rink” night at the SARA Park Arena.

A&L Committee selects broker for Pine Crest sale

On Jan. 8, 2025, the Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative (A&L) Committee adjourned into closed session to evaluate the broker proposals received to select a broker to represent the …

The Little Rice Fire Department, in partnership with Nicolet College, held a cold water and ice rescue training class on Lake Killarney this past weekend.

Lights of the Northwoods, a non-profit organization that hosts the Holiday Lights Festival at Hodag Park in Rhinelander each year and distributes food and monetary contributions collected at the event to area food pantries, recently donated $1,400.00 to the Tomahawk Emergency Food Pantry.

Cub Scout Pack 548 holds annual Pinewood Derby, Cake Contest

TOMAHAWK – Tomahawk’s Cub Scout Pack 548 held their annual Pinewood Derby races and Blue and Gold Cake Contest this past weekend.

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Evers hosts roundtable with Rhinelander community leaders

Governor Tony Evers declared 2025 the “Year of the Kid” in his State of the State address. That message resonated with a lot of Rhinelander community leaders, whether or not they provide services directly for children.

Aspirus announces $227 million expansion of Wausau hospital

Aspirus Health this week announced an expansion of its Wausau hospital.

School board gives thumbs up to girls’ wrestling program

Starting next school year, the School District of Tomahawk will offer a girls’ wrestling program.

Special Response Team tours Weinbrenner Shoe Company

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team collaborated with Weinbrenner Shoe Company for a tour of the Merrill facility on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

All area residents are invited to a fundraiser celebration on Saturday, Feb. 15, to support Christopher Busterud, 26, a 2017 graduate of Tomahawk High School and Merrill resident who is battling blastomycosis (blasto), a rare and serious fungal infection.

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

New IRS Direct File program available to Wisconsin taxpayers

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding the public that Direct File, the new free option for filing federal taxes, is available for Wisconsin taxpayers.

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