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Two Tomahawk High School Students Attend National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

Published on 07/21/2026 under News A pair of Tomahawk High School students spent a week in the nation's capital for a national leadership conference and they returned to the Northwoods with some hardware. Earlier this year, members of THS chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the state leadership conference. Three students qualified for the national event in Washington, D.C, including Aubrey Seubert and Emma Hoff, who joined nearly 8,000 students in attendance. Beyond educational sessions and networking opportunities, participants presented their projects. The Tomahawk contingent fared exceptionally well: Seubert earned a Gold Medal in Career Investigation, while Hoff brought home a Silver Medal in Promote and Publicize. Hoff attended last year's event as well, where she earned a bronze. During their downtime, the students explored the city, visited iconic national monuments, and made unforgettable memories. The Tomahawk School District congratulated both students on representing the community with excellence, recognizing their hard work, dedication, and outstanding accomplishments."

Published on 07/21/2026 under News The Northwoods is renowned for its lakes and rivers, and next month local residents will have a chance to help keep those waters healthy. Organizers are calling on volunteers for Wisconsin's annual Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Snapshot Day on Saturday, Aug. 8. The statewide effort mobilizes citizen scientists at dozens of locations to search for non-native plants and animals that threaten local ecosystems. After a brief training session, volunteers will be dispatched to scan designated waterways. Any findings are submitted to the DNR to guide ongoing conservation and early-detection efforts. Lincoln County will host a AIS Snapshot Day for a 5th consecutive year, focusing on Tomahawk specifically. While the effort is scheduled for August 8, the Lincoln County Land Services Department is encouraging interested community members to sign up early for planning purposes. Other participating Northwoods host locations include Lake Tomahawk, Manitowish Waters, and Crandon.

Published on 07/21/2026 under News Northwoods voters will have a unique opportunity to learn more about some of the candidates in the 7th Congressional District with a candidate forum featuring watch parties around the expansive district. The conversation is a joint effort of seven regional chapters of the League of Women Voters, along with three local tech schools. The live forum, held at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, will be broadcast directly to watch parties throughout the district. Here in the Northwoods, Nicolet College in Rhinelander or at the Kalmar Senior Center in Eagle River will hold watch parties. Organizers say the livestream format offers Northwoods residents a unique, interactive community setting to examine where candidates stand before heading to the polls for the August 11 primary. All congressional candidates appearing on the primary ballot were invited to participate. Five candidates accepted the League's invitation, a selection of both Democrats and Republicans. This includes Chris Armstrong, Nina Baum, Fred Clark, Kevin Hermening, and Ginger Murray. The forum gets underway at 6:30 p.m.

Published on 07/21/2026 under News Two Northwoods organizations are receiving state grants to help train workers and fill in-demand jobs. They Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced nine recipients will share in more than $890,000 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants. The funds will to assist in training more than 340 workers in healthcare, customer service, technology, and manufacturing to help fill critical workforce needs. Locally, Opportunity Inc. in Marathon County will receive nearly $17,700 to train eight people as professional guardians for individuals with disabilities. The training will focus on legal requirements, ethics and person-centered planning. Meanwhile, Robbins Sports Surfaces in Langlade County was awarded $32,500 to train 18 workers at its new rough mill in White Lake. Gov. Evers called the grants a win-win-win for the workforce, economy, and communities. The Wisconsin Fast Forward program helps employers train workers for higher-skilled, better-paying jobs while addressing workforce shortages across the state.

Published on 07/21/2026 under News A Tomahawk man was cited over the weekend after a deputy caught him driving more than 100 mph on Highway 64. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, a deputy on a specialized traffic safety patrol spotted an eastbound vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed near Joe Snow Road on Sunday. Radar locked the vehicle's speed at 102 mph in a 55 mph zone, after initially clocking it at 105 mph. During the traffic stop, the deputy reported that the driver was initially argumentative and unable to provide proof of identification. A family member eventually arrived at the scene to confirm both the man's identity and his ownership of the vehicle. The driver was cited for speeding 45+ mph over the posted limit and driving without identification. A couple of other quick notes from the Sheriff's report... A single vehicle crash last Monday on Highway 51 near Nibler Road resulted in a driver injury. The driver suspected he may have fallen asleep behind the wheel causing the crash. Both drivers were injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 17 in the Town of Russell. Based on the initial investigation, one of the vehicles attempted a u-turn, crossing into the path of the other vehicle. The number of vehicle versus deer collisions remains low with four reported on Lincoln County Roadways.

Published on 07/21/2026 under News Hundreds of hours of stitching, vibrant patterns, and a whole lot of heart were on full display in Eagle River over the weekend. The Cranberry Country Quilters Guild hosted their annual show at Northland Pines High School over the weekend, transforming the school into a colorful tapestry featuring more than 200 quilts. The day-long event offered visitors a chance to marvel at the artistry of local crafters while enjoying quilt vendors, technique demonstrations, an antique bed turning, and even a special raffle quilt. Another highlight was the recognition of long-time member Joyce Owens. Owens was honored for her passion for quilting, colorful and creative designs, and years of leadership and mentorship within the guild. She served as guild president twice, and has helped teach and inspire fellow quilters for many years. Organizers say the event celebrated both the artistry of quilting and the volunteers who help keep the tradition thriving.

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Gibeault Places 3rd in 400 meter dash

Published on 06/06/2026 under Sports In the WIAA Division 2 State Track & Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this weekend. Elise Gibeault and Ellie Micke competed in three separate events. Gibeault's top finish came in the 400 meter dash, placing third with a time of 56.7 seconds. Gibeault would finish 2.26 seconds behind state champion Harper Sheehan of Hayward. In her final event, the Hatchet Junior would set a brand new school record in the 200 meter dash with a time of 25.38 seconds, a full second behind Sheehan. As for Micke, her season would end in the High Jump Preliminaries. Micke would finish tied for 12th with Martin Luther's Dynasty Fancher. This concludes the Tomahawk Track & Field Season.

Published on 06/03/2026 under Sports The Hatchet golfing season would end in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Meet at Spooner Wednesday, placing ninth at the Spooner Golf Club. Tomahawk would finish with a 345, 13 strokes behind St. Croix Central. The top Hatchet golfer in the Sectional meet was Jake Albert, who placed 28th overall with an 82. Rounding out the top three were Rocco Carew with an 83 and Oliver Childers with an 87. Jaxon Kaiser finish with a 93 and Brayden Lamer finished with 100. This concludes the Tomahawk golfing season.

Published on 05/29/2026 under Sports Junior Athlete Elise Gibeault and Sophomore Athlete Ellie Micke would become the only Hatchets to qualify for the WIAA Division 2 State Track & Field Meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse next weekend. Gibeault would finish second in both the 200 and 400 meter dashes. Gibeault would re-set personal bests and school records in both events. The Junior finished with a run of 25.74 seconds in the 200 meter dash and a run of 56.39 seconds in the 400 meter dash. Gibeault would place behind only Hayward's Harper Sheehan in both events. As for Micke, she was the last qualifier in the field in the High Jump. Micke tied for the 4th spot in the sectional and would advance by way of tiebreaker. Micke's leap in the High Jump was 5'3". Gibeault and Micke will compete in the WIAA Division 2 State Meet in La Crosse Friday. Field Events begin at 3:00 PM. Running events begin at 3:30 PM.

Published on 05/28/2026 under Sports Despite coming back from down four runs in the fifth inning, Tomahawk's baseball squad would fall in extra innings in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field to the Crandon Cardinals, 8-5. The Hatchets trailed 5-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning before tying the game up behind two-run hits from Nick Arndt and Max Larson. After the Hatchets stranded the winning run on third in the seventh, Crandon rolled off three runs off Hatchet pitcher Logan Norman to take the lead. Tomahawk would bring the tying run to the plate, but Arndt flew out to center to end the game and the season. Arndt finished two for five with a triple and two RBIs. Max Larson finished one for five with a double and two RBIs. Despite pitching five scoreless innings and retiring ten straight, Norman absorbed the loss on the mound. The Hatchets finish the 2026 season with a 9-11 record and a 7-7 Great Northern Conference record. Tomahawk graduates Norman, Arndt, Jonah Dickens, Wally Horabik, Colton Seslar, and Brody Hilgendorf.

Published on 05/27/2026 under Sports The Marawood Conference Champion Prentice Golf Team won the WIAA Regional Championship on Tuesday at the Inshalla Country Club. The Bucs set a school scoring record with a 297. Ladysmith finished 30 strokes behind Prentice. Eliah Harding led the way with an even par 70, Matti Heikkinen shot a 74, Hagan Isaacson a 76, Evan Lord a 78 and Jackson Isaacson shot a 79. Prentice will compete in the WIAA Sectional Meet on Tuesday at Big Fish Golf Club in Hayward. The first tee times are at 9:00 am.

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