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Lincoln County Highlighting Importance of Foster Care Program

Published on 05/28/2026 under News Lincoln County is shining a spotlight on the importance of foster care and the people who support the program. This past week, the Lincoln County Board approved a resolution proclaiming May as Foster Care Month in Lincoln County. In the resolution, they recognize foster parents, kinship caregivers, mentors, advocates, community partners and child welfare staff for the role they play in helping children and families succeed. According to Lincoln County Social Services, the county currently has 67 children in out-of-home placements. Officials say some youth must be placed miles away from home because of limited foster care capacity locally. Those placements can make it more difficult for youth to stay connected to their schools, families and communities. This year's National Foster Care Month theme is "Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities." County leaders say foster care is about more than providing a temporary home. Foster families and community partners work together to provide safety, stability and support while helping families heal and work toward reunification whenever possible. Lincoln County Social Services is also encouraging community members to learn more about becoming or supporting foster parents to make a lasting difference in the life of a child. They're hosting two open house options today, including a virtual option this morning and in-person this afternoon. We've got that information in the WJJQ Community Calendar. Those who can't attend can always reach out to the Lincoln County Social Services Office.

Published on 05/28/2026 under News We've been talking ticks throughout the month of May, and one Northwoods county is taking that message to the trails, and other tick-friendly public spaces. As part of their Stay Tick Smart campaign, the Langlade County Health Department has installed new tick-safety information signs at local outdoor recreation areas throughout the county. These signs aim to help residents and visitors stay informed and protected as they enjoy local trails, parks, and natural areas during peak tick season. Each sign provides clear information about the types of ticks common in Wisconsin, along with practical steps to prevent tick bites. In addition to the signs, each site now offers a take-along Tick Safety Guide. These small, trail-friendly handouts include photos of local ticks, instructions for safe tick removal, and tips for reducing exposure while hiking or biking. Community Health Specialist Ian Resch says, "Langlade County's trails and natural spaces are a huge part of what makes this area special. These signs and guides help ensure that everyone can enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently."

Published on 05/28/2026 under News One man is dead after an incident on a Vilas County lake. According to the Vilas County Sheriff's Office, responders were called to Spring Lake at shortly after 8pm Wednesday evening. The 911 call reported a partially submerged boat near the shore with a man floating face down in the water nearby. A deputy was the first to arrive and recovered the man's body to the shore. The 76 year old was pronounced at the scene. The man's name is being withheld pending notification of family. They determined the victim was the lone occupant of the boat. No other information was immediately provided. They did offer a reminder for the public to wear life jackets at all times while on the water.

Published on 05/28/2026 under News For those planning a scenic summer road trip, the Wisconsin Departments of Transportation and Tourism have again partnered to release an updated guide featuring Wisconsin's designated Rustic Roads. The Rustic Road guide highlights scenic, lightly traveled roads with outstanding natural, rustic or agricultural features that uniquely set the road apart. The first Rustic Road was designated back in 1975, right here in Northern Wisconsin, Taylor County specifically. Five decades later, the program now features approximately 760 miles of roads which can be identified by unique brown and yellow Rustic Roads signs. There are more than 125 segments in all, with a several in the Northwoods. Locally, they include: Vilas County Road K; Tesch Road in Lincoln County; Blue Lake Road, Sutton Road and Camp Pinemere Road in Oneida County. DOT Secretary Kristina Boardman says, "The Rustic Roads program is a great opportunity to promote the exploration of Wisconsin's roads less traveled." The guide also features five Wisconsin's Scenic Byways. Among them, the Nicolet-Wolf Scenic Byway which passes through Forest, Langlade, Oneida and Vilas counties. Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers called the guide a trusted co-pilot on your next trip. She added, "Wisconsin's Rustic Roads and Scenic Byways encourage us to slow down and enjoy the moment." The guides are free and available as a hard copy or a digital download via the Department of Tourism website.

Published on 05/28/2026 under News Officials have released additional information on a fatal crash in Vilas County involving a car and a motorcycle over the holiday weekend. According to the State Patrol, that crash happened Monday evening at shortly after 7pm on State Highway 155 in St. Germain. Based on the preliminary investigation, officials believe the northbound motorcycle crossed over the center-line while negotiating a curve and struck the vehicle head-on. The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. He has now been identified as 64 year old Eric Raymond Powell of St. Germain. The driver of the SUV, a 39 year old St. Germain man, was brought to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. No update on his condition was provided.

Published on 05/28/2026 under News An October trial has been scheduled for a Tomahawk man charged in connection with multiple threats made to a local grocery store. Following an investigation into the those threats last fall, Nicholas Wolf was arrested and charged with four felonies: two counts each of making a terrorist threat and bomb scares. The threats, made on consecutive days in late November, were ultimately determined to be false alarms. According to the court calendar, at a hearing this past week, a two jury trial was scheduled to begin on October 6. Wolf is also facing similar charges in Washington County.

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Prentice Golf Team Wins WIAA Regional Meet

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.

Published on 05/27/2026 under Sports At the WIAA Division 2 Regional Track & Field Meet in Medford Tuesday, the Hatchets withstood a two-hour, 45-minute weather delay to have ten total events make the sectional meet. On the girls' side, Tomahawk will have five athletes compete. Taking the regional title in the 200 and 400 meter runs was Elise Gibeault with times of 26.19 and 57.28 seconds, respectively. For the second straight year, Alicia Voermans would advance to the sectional round in the Pole Vault. Voermans also qualified for sectionals in the 100 meter dash. Faith Derleth would advance in the 400 meter dash, placing third. Ellie Micke took home the regional title in the high jump with a leap of five feet even. Siennah Calkins was regional runner-up in the triple jump with a leap of 33'10". Two Hatchet male athletes will compete in the sectional meet. Freshman Connor Zorn would take third in the Long Jump and the 100 meter dash. Beau Stromberg is moving on to the sectional meet in the 400 meter run, placing third with a run of 54.14 seconds. The WIAA Division 2 Track & Field Sectional Meet is Friday at Rice Lake. Opening Events begin at 4:00.

Published on 05/26/2026 under Sports Tomahawk softball's season would end in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal Tuesday at Biggs Frey Memorial Field, losing to #3 Prescott, 9-5. The Hatchets went back and forth with the Cardinals for five innings before Prescott scored the final six runs to seal the victory. Averi Petta finished three for three with two triples, a home run, and three RBIs. Camryn Kraklow and Abi Micke each came away with RBI hits on the day. Kraklow, however, would allow nine runs on seven hits and walked eight batters in the game. Tomahawk wraps up their 2026 season with an 11-11 record and a 7-8 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate Sophie Olsen, Ella Peissig, Kylie Peissig, Siennah Caulkins, and Abi Micke.

Published on 05/26/2026 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Golf Team has advanced to the WIAA Sectional Meet, after finishing in third place at Tuesday's WIAA Regional Meet at Turtleback Golf Course in Rice Lake. Tomahawk finished in third place, shooting a 326. Rice Lake won the regional, with a low score of 296 and Hayward was second with a 324. Rounding out the top four was Northland Pines with a 346; the Eagles also advance to sectionals. Individually for Tomahawk, Jake Albert finished fourth overall with a five over 76. Rocco Carew shot an 80 and finished eighth overall. Oliver Childers finished just out of the top ten at 11th, with an 83. Jaxon Kaiser was 20th overall with an 87 and Brayden Lamer was 34th overall with a 94. The Hatchets will compete in the Division Two WIAA Sectional Meet on Wednesday, June 3 at the Spooner Golf Club. The first tee times of the day will be at 9:00 am.

Published on 05/21/2026 under Sports Dickens Delivers On Senior Day, Hatchet Baseball Edges Pines The Hatchet baseball squad ended Great Northern Conference play and Senior Night in exciting fashion, upsetting Northland Pines at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field Thursday night, 6-4. After the Hatchets took a 4-1 lead heading into the fourth, the Eagles would score three runs in the fourth and fifth innings, tying the game at 4-4. With two outs and two on in the bottom of the sixth, Senior Jonah Dickens ripped a two-run double to left-center field to put the Hatchets ahead for good. The two-run double by Dickens was his only hit of the day. Tomahawk would muster five hits total and reached base by way of five hit batsmen. Logan Norman picked up the victory, allowing just two runs on three hits in three innings of work. The win puts Tomahawk at 9-10 on the season and wraps up their GNC Season with a 6-8 record. The Hatchets will wrap up the regular season Tuesday back at TK Field against Assumption. First pitch is at 6:00. After the regular season, Tomahawk will host the WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal at TK Field as the #8 seed. The Hatchets will play against #9 seed Crandon. Three-Game Winning Streak Into Postseason for Hatchet Softball Tomahawk softball wrapped up their regular season Thursday with a resounding victory over Rib Lake, 13-1. The Hatchets ripped away at the ball with 16 hits and scored at least three runs in three innings. Averi Petta finished a triple away from the cycle, going three for three with a single, a double, and a home run with three RBIs. Sophie Olsen finished three for four with two doubles and two RBIs. Autumn Merrigan also had three hits, including a double and three RBIs. Camryn Kraklow picked up another victory, allowing just one run on two hits. The Hatchets wrap up the 2026 season with a 12-11 record and a 6-8 Great Northern Conference record. Tomahawk begins postseason play in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal Tuesday as the #6 Seed. The Hatchets will play #3 Seed Prescott at Biggs Frey Memorial Field. Alex Koch and Matt Theiler will have the broadcast on Sports Talk 810 AM/97.7 FM WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 4:35 and First pitch at 5:00. Tomahawk Girls Track Take Top Spot at Dale Peterson Invite At the Dale Peterson Invite in Antigo Thursday, both the Hatchet boys and girls track and field squads finished in the top four as a team. Tomahawk's girls won the invite with 129.5 team points, 17.5 ahead of Laona-Wabeno. The Hatchets had three athletes place first across multiple events. Freshman Lauren Reibe took the meet medalist in the 300 meter hurdles and the Pole Vault. Freshman Abbigail Doleshal took the top spot in the discus throw with a heave of 89'9". Sophomore Madilynn Tobias placed first in the triple jump with a leap of 31'. The Hatchet boys would place fourth in the invite with 84 points, just one point behind Rhinelander and three points ahead of Lakeland. Tomahawk's boys had two first-place finishes in the invite. Senior Beau Stromberg took the top spot in the 400 meter run. Sophomore Luke Morrison took the top spot in the triple jump with a jump of 40'1". The WIAA Division 2 Regional Track & Field Meet starts on Tuesday at Medford. Events begin at 4:00.

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