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Tomahawk Hosting National Night Out Event Tuesday

Published on 08/05/2025 under News The Tomahawk community will be able to connect with first responders and local organizations at a returning event this evening. National Night Out is part of a nationwide campaign that's been around for more than four decades. The Tomahawk Chamber arranged to bring the event to Tomahawk last year, and they are looking to build on that success. We spoke with Chamber director Charis Lau about National Night Out. She says, "This year we have twice as many businesses involved as last year, plus all of our returning law enforcement as well as fire departments." For the first responders specifically, it's an opportunity to get familiar with them in a positive and relaxed setting. Beyond first responders, they'll have other local community groups and organizations. And even WJJQ will be on hand. As for what attendees can expect, Lau says, "Families can make a night of it, enjoy the activities at every booth, chat with our local businesses, check out all of the amazing vehicles and trucks our officers and firefighters bring, grab dinner and dessert, and top it off with the ski show!" People can stop by Veteran's Memorial Park in Tomahawk from 5pm to 7:30p Tuesday.

Published on 08/05/2025 under News The Good News Project offers several valuable resources to communities in the Northwoods. They recently received a generous contribution to continue those missions. Our listeners may be familiar with the Wausau-based organization through their electronics recycling collections or the Health Equipment Lending Program or HELP. Their board announced that they were selected to receive a $20,000 grant from WoodTrust Bank and the Bell Family Charitable Foundation. The funds will support the final phase of a capital campaign to complete a loading dock at their facility to better suit the needs for both programs. A grateful director Chirstine Daniels called it a pivotal moment adding, "The loading dock is more than a concrete structure—it's a gateway for generosity. With this support, we'll be able to move equipment and electronics more safely and efficiently." The loading dock is one of the final components of Good News Project's multi-year capital campaign and is expected to be completed by September.

Published on 08/05/2025 under News Several members of the Merrill Fire Department hit the road for an important assignment this past week. Throughout the year, firefighters around the state volunteer their time and travel to Wisconsin Rapids to help offer maintenance services at the Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial. That includes mowing and yard work around grounds and clean-up work in and around the museum. The Merrill Fire Department shared on their social media that they took their turn this past week. Several members of the fire department and even a few young family members traveled south to offer a helping hand. There is a special connection between the Merrill Department and the Memorial. Back in 2023, former Chief Adlord Talbot was commemorated at the site. Talbot served in the 1930's and 40's and his death classified as in the line of duty.

Published on 08/05/2025 under News Antique boat and motor enthusiasts are converging in Tomahawk this week. It's the annual Vintage and Classic Outboard Motor and Boat show, now in it's 44th year.. The event brings participants from all over the Midwest, some even further, to take part in all things outboard motors. That includes displays, a swap meet, competitions, and a chance to share stories over their passion. The Tomahawk event is seen as the regional destination. They've long included the slogan, "If you can't find it at Tomahawk, they probably never made it." on the competition front, they have 13 different divisions and will also incorporate six on-water events Other activities planned for the week including a Thursday night evening cruise. The event is based out of SARA Park and organizers invited the public to stop by, take a walk through the arena and down memory lane. They note that Wednesday and Thursday are the best days to check it out, and it is free for spectators. The event wraps up Friday with a special participant banquet.

Published on 08/04/2025 under News The Nicolet College Board recently welcomed three new trustees, along with one current board member appointed. Starting with the returning member, Abbey Dall. She currently serves as the executive director at the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing or NATH in Rhinelander. Dall is actually a Nicolet graduate. The three newcomers to the board include: Jim Mulleady of Eagle River, an employee of Shorewest Realtors, will serve as an employee member. Tony Pharo of Eagle River, executive director of Oneida County Economic Development Corporation, will serve as an at-large member. Scott Sievert of Rhinelander, general manager at Trident Maritime Systems, will serve as an interim employer member. Nicolet President Kate Ferrel welcomed the new board members, adding, "They each bring deep expertise combined with enthusiasm for community service. Their guidance will help ensure College continues to be an asset to the people of our district." The Board also elected their officers for the upcoming school year, with Dall selected as the Chair.

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Voermans Competes in WIAA State Track & Field Meet

Published on 06/09/2025 under Sports Hatchet Junior Track and Field Athlete Alicia Voermans finished 13th in the Pole Vault at the WIAA Division 2 State Track and Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Friday. Voermans equaled the school record with a leap of ten feet even. Voermans finished ahead of Angelina Appelbaum of New Berlin Eisenhower, Calee Klein of Clinton, and Amelia Sikri of New Berlin West. Voermans' GNC opponent, Rhinelander's Macy Myers placed eighth with a leap of 11 feet. This concludes the Tomahawk Track and Field Season.

Published on 06/05/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Sawyer Hanna's Season ended in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Golf Meet at Hayward Golf Course Wednesday in a playoff. Hanna finished with a score of 74 and headed into a three-way playoff with Medford's Zach Hintz and St. Croix Central's Braiden Rasmussen. In the playoff, Hanna and Hintz both pared on the playoff hole. However, Rasmussen chipped in a birdie from 40 feet to be the final individual state qualifier from the Sectional Meet.

Published on 06/03/2025 under Sports The Hatchet baseball team gave #1 seed and #5 in Division 3 Elk Mound their whole effort, but came up just short at Village Park Monday, losing in the WIAA Regional Semifinal in walk-off fashion, 4-3. Tomahawk scored the first two runs of the game and held a 2-1 lead until the fourth inning. After Elk Mound took the lead on an RBI groundout in the fifth, the Hatchets responded with a triple from Cash Olsen and an RBI single from Brody Rigney to tie the game at 3-3. Regardless, the Mounders would get the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to score on a sacrifice fly by third baseman Kaden Moyer, scoring centerfielder Kamron Diermeier. Rigney pitched 5.1 innings of work, giving up just three runs on six hits while striking out six. Rigney also went three for four at the plate with three singles. Olsen finished two for three with a triple. Drew Tollefson went two for four with an RBI as well. Tomahawk finises the 2025 season with a 10-13 record and a 5-7 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate four seniors, who are Rigney, Tollefson, Brayden Larson, and Cooper Hetzel.

Published on 05/30/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Baseball Squad walked off #9 seed Chetek-Weyerhauser in a wild WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal Game at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field Thursday, winning, 11-10. The Hatchets jumped out to a 7-2 lead after two innings, but the Bulldogs jumped ahead. Chetek-Weyerhauser scored eight of the next nine runs, including a five-run sixth inning. The Hatchets trailed, 10-8 in the bottom of the sixth before tying the game with two more runs. With one out in the bottom of the seventh, Junior Second Baseman Nick Arndt walked off the game with a fielder's choice, scoring Wally Horabik. Drew Tollefson went three for four with a double and an RBI. The Hatchets came away with 13 hits and took advantage of six Chetek-Weyerhauser errors. The win puts Tomahawk at 10-12 on the season. The Hatchets will play in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal at #1 Seed and #4 ranked in Division 3 Elk Mound Tuesday. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show is at 4:35 and First pitch is at 5:00 from Elk Mound Village Park on Sports Talk 810 AM and 97.7 FM WJJQ. If Tomahawk wins, they will play at either #4 seed Fall Creek of #5 seed Boyceville Wednesday.

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