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Local 911 Centers Recognized for National Telecommunicators Week

Published on 04/18/2024 under News While their work is often behind the scenes, dispatchers play a crucial role in emergency response, and this week is set aside to recognize their efforts. Over the past few days, local law enforcement agencies have been taking the time to observe National Telecommunicators Week by recognizing their dispatch staff. That includes the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office which referred to the telecommunicators as the 'first, First Responders. Their 9-member 911 center handled nearly 6,300 calls last year. They dispatch for not only the Sheriff's Office but two police departments, two ambulance services, one full-time fire department, and four volunteer fire departments. The Sheriff's Office said, "When you experience a critical incident, they are the first voices that help calm the chaos. They not only take phone calls regarding emergency and non-emergency situations, but they also coordinate resources to get help to those in need; they truly are the first, First Responders." It's a similar story in Oneida County. The Sheriff's Office says their 13-member 911 center works with 17 fire departments, 5 ambulance services, 10 first responder groups and 3 law enforcement agencies.

Published on 04/18/2024 under News A Northwoods teacher has been selected for a state award for her efforts to immerse students in different cultures. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction named Crandon High School Spanish teacher Jodi Resch Brownell as their Global Educator of the Year. According to the announcement, "With three decades of experience as a teacher, Resch Brownell has instilled a love of learning about other cultures and the world among students." She's credited with bring the Global Scholars Program to the school. Students are able to learn about the world, explore diverse perspectives, engage in intercultural communication, and collaborate to address global issues. With that inspiration, the students created book and film clubs on those topics. State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. "From helping her students learn about the world and diverse experiences in unique ways, to going out of her way to create opportunities for colleagues and the surrounding community to grow as individuals, Ms. Resch Brownell is so deserving of this honor In addition to helping students understand other cultures and languages through field trips and virtual exchange, Resch Brownell created a Global Learning Guide for staff, and sustains lifelong learning through travel and professional development. As this year's recipient, Council on International Educational Exchange scholarship to represent Wisconsin on a visit to a site.

Published on 04/18/2024 under News The Tomahawk Public Library is more that just books...and their latest effort is all about the birds. This week kicked off the Great Wisconsin Birdathon and the local library is taking part. The statewide effort is organized by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and participants include not only libraries, but schools, classes, bird organizations or simply interested individuals. Last year, they had 72 teams which registered 274 species of birds. There are two parts to the Birdathon...Between April 15 and June 15th, they're encouraging people to break out binoculars to spot and record as many bird species as possible. They described it like a walk-a-thon, but instead of logging miles, participants log bird sightings. Participants can search anywhere in the state, and organizers noted there are no shortage of birding opportunities and habitat here in the Northwoods. They're also collecting pledges for sightings, with a statewide collection goal is $125,000. They're on their way, already reaching $19,000. We'll include all the links in the online version of the story, or visit the TPL Facebook.

Published on 04/18/2024 under News Northcentral Technical College announced the grand opening of a new program and facility to offer training and certification for meat processing. Known as the Pasture to Plate Butchery program, the school says the certificate is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in every aspect of the meat production process, from sourcing livestock to humane harvest to preparing cuts for consumption to retail sales. They'll utilize a combination of classroom instruction, practical training and field experiences working with local farms as well as the NTC Agriculture Center of Excellence. Culinary Arts Faculty Chef Travis Teska, "As the demand for locally sourced, high-quality meats continues to grow, NTC is leading the way in preparing skilled professionals who can meet this demand while promoting ethical and sustainable practices." A key feature of the program is its emphasis on farm-to-table principles, which ensures that students understand the entire supply chain. Teska says, "The Pasture to Plate Butchery program exemplifies our dedication to equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the modern meat industry while upholding the highest standards of ethics and sustainability." NTC is currently accepting applications for the program.

Published on 04/18/2024 under News The Rhinelander Chamber has officially announced the return of the Hodag Heritage Festival, and the week-long celebration is just under a month away. For more than a century the Hodag has been synonymous with Rhinelander. Back in 2021, the Chamber and their partners established the Hodag Heritage Festival. It was a way to celebrate not only the connection to the mythical beast, but also the city's history and community. This will be the fourth edition of the Hodag Heritage Festival and the event continues to grow. Rhinelander Chamber event and program coordinator Rachel Bohlen says, "We have more Hodag & cryptid vendors, food trucks, and activities than ever before. There truly is something for everyone!" She teased a few events including a hodag calling contest, historical bus tours, a city-wide scavenger hunt and the re-dedication of the Hodag Historical marker. The Chamber has a schedule of events on their website. Some of the week-long activities will kick-off May 12, while the main celebration on Saturday May 18.

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Hatchet Softball Team Loses at Antigo

Published on 04/17/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's softball squad suffered their third straight Great Northern Conference and fourth straight overall loss at Remington Field in Antigo Tuesday afternoon, losing 16-4. The Hatchets' pitching and defense fell short once again, committing three errors and allowing eight walks. Scout Stromberg went two for three with two doubles and an RBI. Macy Jankiewicz also went two for three with a double and two RBIs. The loss drops Tomahawk to 3-4 on the season and 0-3 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will continue to search for their first Great Northern Conference win of the season when they travel to Northland Pines Thursday afternoon.

Published on 04/12/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's baseball team needed a little extra work, but came away with their first win of their season and their first Great Northern Conference win in two years with a 2-0, nine-inning victory over Northland Pines in Eagle River Thursday night. The Hatchets were in a scoreless deadlock with the Eagles through eight innings until RBI singles from Brayden Larson and Ethan Ihn knocked in the only two runs of the game. Brody Rigney and Monty Framke combined to pitch a four-hit shutout. Framke also had four of Tomahawk's nine hits on the day. The Hatchets improve their record to 1-3 on the season and 1-1 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk will resume Great Northern Conference play Monday with a showdown at Tyler Kahle Field against Medford.

Published on 04/10/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's golf squad opened up their season placing first in their triangular at Inshalla Country Club Tuesday afternoon. The Hatchets finished seven strokes ahead of Prentice and eight ahead of Three Lakes. Austin Lamer finished as a tie for the meet medalist with Prentice's Matti Heikkinen. Sawyer Hanna finished third overall with a 41. The Hatchets will be back in action at the Barron Invite next week.

Published on 04/10/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's baseball squad suffered a tough loss at the hands of the Northland Pines Eagles at Tyler Kahle Field Tuesday night, 5-4. The Hatchets came back from down 2-0 to take a 4-2 lead heading into the sixth, but a three-run inning from the Eagles put them ahead for good, including a go-ahead two-out single by Pines' Jason Linn. Brayden Larson pitched 5.2 innings, giving up five runs on seven hits. He also went two for three at the plate. Drew Tollefson went one for three with a two-run single in the fifth. The Hatchets' record drops to 0-3 on the season and 0-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The two teams will meet for the second time Thursday at Eagle River.

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