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Park City Cares Foundation Makes Match Donation to Tomahawk Kinship Building Fundraiser

Published on 07/11/2025 under News The Tomahawk Kinship program continues to receive support in their effort to relocate to a larger space. A recent match pledge from a local Credit Union and their Foundation amplified donations. Tomahawk Kinship has been raising money to purchase a new building after outgrowing their current location. The Park City Cares Foundation, in partnership with Park City Credit Union announced a matching fundraiser, of up to $10,000. The full match was quickly met and an additional $20,218 was recently donated. Melissa Wrycha, President of Park City Cares Foundation Board says, "Kinship of Tomahawk plays a vital role in mentoring and empowering local youth," said "We're honored to support their mission and help create a space where young people can thrive." In the announcement they wrote: "The Park City Cares Foundation and Park City Credit Union extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to this amazing organization. This campaign is a testament to what's possible when a community comes together to invest in its future."Last month, Kinship reached their phase 1 goal which will allow them to purchase the former Bradley Bank building. Phase 2 fundraising is focused on retrofitting the space to better suit their needs as a youth mentorship program.

Published on 07/11/2025 under News A Merrill man charged in a roadside knife attack last fall has reached a plea agreement. Bradley LaBarge was back in Lincoln County Court Thursday for that hearing. The 32 year old was arrested last October following an altercation along Corning Road in the Town of Corning. Investigators said LaBarge was following a vehicle with an ex-girlfriend and another man. The incident escalated and LaBarge allegedly sliced the other man with a utility knife. LaBarge was initially facing a half dozen charges. According to court records, at yesterday's hearing, LaBarge pleaded guilty to two charges: 1st degree reckless injury with the use of a dangerous weapon and resisting or obstructing an officer. In exchange, 4 other charges were dismissed including attempted homicide. The case was scheduled to go trial next week, instead LaBarge will be back for a sentencing hearing. That's been scheduled for next Wednesday, July 16.

Published on 07/11/2025 under News Just an update and reminder of an upcoming detour in the Nokomis area north of Tomahawk. Crews are scheduled to begin work on a two phase project on County Road L in Oneida County next week. Phase 1 will focus on the Bearskin Creek Bridge at the very north end of County L near the Highway 51 intersection. (*This is not the Lake Nokomis bridge near the Windmill/Tilted Loon*) During this work, the Bearskin Creek bridge will be closed to all traffic, and a detour will be in place on Highway 8 and Highway 51. The Oneida County Highway Department provided another update, they expect the closure will take effect next Thursday, July 17th. The rest of County L will remain open. The goal is to complete phase 1 ahead of the Fall Ride. Phase 2, resurfacing the remainder of Oneida County Road L will be completed in mid-to-late September following the motorcycle rally. County L is expected to remain open with flagging during phase 2 We'll continue to offer updates on this project as we receive them.

Published on 07/11/2025 under News Nicolet College and Superior Diesel have a long-standing, collaborative relationship which was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Technical College System. The TWCS Board was in the Northwoods this week for a meeting, where they presented Superior Diesel with a Futuremaker Partner Award. It's state-wide recognition of local businesses and organizations that collaborate with one of Wisconsin's technical colleges. WTCS Board president Sara Rogers said, "Superior Diesel exemplifies what it means to be a community-minded employer, and their partnership with Nicolet College is a true win for the entire region." She highlighted the collaboration including internships and apprenticeships, providing hands-on equipment for student learning, participation on Nicolet program advisory committees, as well as financial contributions and scholarships. Rogers said, "Nicolet College's deep roots in the community are a direct result of the strong, lasting relationships its leaders have cultivated with local businesses and community partners."Photo (from left to right): Sara Rogers, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, Layla Merrifield, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System, Austin Hoffmann, director of OEM engine sales and marketing at Superior Diesel, Brian Wendt, president and CEO of Superior Diesel, Inc., Kate Ferrel, president of Nicolet College.

Published on 07/11/2025 under News A two week campaign focused on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species wraps up this weekend, but the groups behind the outreach are hoping the lessons learned become life-long habits. The Great Lakes Landing Blitz kicked off back on June 30. It's a collaborative effort comprised of local, state, and provincial leaders in the Great Lakes Region. Over the past few weeks, these volunteer inspectors have been set up boat landings, helping educate boaters about the important role everyone plays in keeping water ways free of AIS. Some of the tips they've emphasized including always inspecting boats, trailers and equipment for these aquatic hitchhikers; removing attached plants, animals, and even mud where they can hide. In addition to these boat landing educators, there have been growing efforts in recent years to place signs to serve as a visual reminder and even cleaning stations where boats can be rinsed or scrubbed. Here in Wisconsin, Clean Boats-Clean Waters works with county conservationists and local lake/river groups or organizations on outreach. The Landing Blitz continues through Sunday.

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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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