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Preparations Underway for 41st WJJQ Home, Sport, and Travel Show

Published on 04/10/2026 under News Spring has finally sprung here in the Northwoods, and that means the return of the WJJQ Home, Sport, and Travel Show. Set up began last night and will continue throughout the day at the Tomahawk School complex in preparation for the 41st edition of the WJJQ Home Show. Each spring, the event brings together businesses and professionals offering ideas, services, and products covering everything from home improvement to lawn and garden to outdoor recreation. With warmer weather settling in, it's a chance for many to gather inspiration for upcoming spring and summer projects. For others, the show is simply a sign that winter is finally in the rearview mirror, one of the first major community events of the season and an opportunity to reconnect with friends and neighbors. In addition to exhibits inside the gym, the event will again feature a health expo, craft fair, outdoor displays, youth dance performances, and a variety of food options. Altogether, there are well over 100 vendors, displays, and attractions planned for the weekend. Rodeo royalty is expected to make an appearance, and WaWui will unveil the motorcycle for its annual Fall Ride bike raffle. As always the WJJQ Home, Sport, and Travel Show remains free. Hours are Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm at the Tomahawk School Complex. And be sure to tune in to WJJQ Radio. We will be broadcasting live with interviews from exhibitors all weekend long.

Published on 04/10/2026 under News Voter turnout in Lincoln County on Tuesday was in line with comparable elections in recent years. According to the preliminary results, just shy of 7,100 Lincoln County voters cast ballots on Tuesday. The total was within a hundred votes of the last comparable election, back in April 2024. As is often the case, the composition of the ballot can impact voter turnout. Both the City of Tomahawk and the City of Merrill had competitive Mayoral races on the ballot. In 2024, the Merrill School District had a referendum, while 2026 had a levy referendum for the City of Tomahawk. That shifted the vote north. There were only a handful of contested county board seats. Voter total was down from the 11,000 votes cast last April, which was likely driven by a high-profile State Supreme Court that had record spending. This year's Supreme Court race did not have the same attention. In general, the spring elections have significantly lower turnout than the November elections. The last presidential in 2024 election had more than 17,000 votes in Lincoln County.

Published on 04/10/2026 under News As Wisconsin heads into storm season, a new law aims to protect homeowners from getting taken advantage of when they need help the most. Governor Tony Evers and his pen have been busy following the final scheduled legislative session of the year, signing numerous bills into law. That includes Wisconsin Act 230, co-authored by Northwoods lawmakers State Rep. Calvin Callahan and State Sen. Mary Felzkowski. Callahan attended the signing ceremony and provided some information. The bill is designed to crack down on so-called "storm chasers", contractors who move into damaged areas after severe weather looking for work. Callahan says those contractors sometimes offer to handle insurance claims in exchange for homeowners signing over key rights through what's known as an assignment of benefits. He warns those agreements can lead to inflated costs, poor workmanship, and even denied insurance claims. Under the new law, contractors must clearly explain homeowners' rights in plain language before any agreement is signed. It also prohibits contractors from negotiating directly with insurance companies on a homeowner's behalf. Callahan says after a storm hits, homeowners are often under pressure to make quick decisions. He says this law is meant to prevent bad actors from taking advantage of that urgency and to give families peace of mind as they begin repairs.-Photo provided by the Office of State Rep. Callahan

Published on 04/10/2026 under News The traditional spring turkey season opens next Wednesday, but first younger hunters will get the chance to bag a bird. Coming up this weekend, is the youth turkey hunt. The early-bird season gives participants under the age of 16 an opportunity to gain valuable experience out in the field. Last year, these new hunters registered nearly 4,000 turkeys during their dedicated weekend. The youth hunters participating in this season must have completed their hunter education course or utilize the mentored hunting program. The youth weekend leads into the regular turkey hunting season which is actually comprised of 6 week-long periods across the state's seven zones. The state's turkey population continues to grow. Last year more than 50,000 turkeys were harvested, a top five total all time. Hunters are encouraged to review safety guidelines before heading out. Non-hunters enjoying public lands may want to consider wearing high-visibility clothing.

Published on 04/10/2026 under News If you're spotting brown pine needles along the roadside this spring, it might be the result of winter road treatments. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says white pines across the region are showing signs of salt spray damage after an active winter of snow and ice. As vehicles travel treated roads, tiny droplets of salt can become airborne and settle on nearby trees. That salt pulls moisture out of pine needles, causing them to turn brown, often starting at the tips and working inward. The damage is usually most noticeable on the side of the tree facing the road. There is some good news, most minor damage won't have long-term effects, and new growth this spring should help trees bounce back. Paul Cigan, DNR Forest Health Specialist says while mature trees can typically recover, younger trees and saplings may be more vulnerable, especially if the damage happens over multiple years. Homeowners can also take steps such as barriers to protect trees near roadways, or even rinsing off salt residue.

Published on 04/09/2026 under News A new organization in the Northwoods is working to build connection, support, and hope for families with Down Syndrome. And there is an opportunity this weekend to learn more, support the mission, and meet those already involved. Hope Beyond 21 is a newly formed nonprofit based in the Tomahawk area, created to support families within a 100-mile radius who have loved ones with Down syndrome. Led by president Hannah Wallis, vice president Molly Rundle, and secretary Tiffany Schauer, they were inspired by their own connections to Down syndrome family friends. We caught up with the trio to learn more about their story and their mission. They said one of their biggest goals right now is simply bringing families together, something they've already started to do, connecting families through social media and outreach. That connection is critical, especially for parents navigating new diagnoses or challenges. The group is also working to grow its impact through fundraising to eventually provide additional support for families. One of their first events, last month, was postponed due to a snowstorm. But the "Cash, Cattle and Chromosome" fundraiser was rescheduled for this Sunday at Silverado in Tomahawk. The event will feature meat raffles, 50/50 drawings, a bake sale, and food, with proceeds going toward building resources for families in need. In just a few short months, they said the community response to Hope Beyond 21 has been overwhelming. They've even designed merch featuring their Hope Beyond 21 chromosome logo and slogan 'Beyond Labels, Beyond Limits, Beyond Measure. Anyone interested in learning more, volunteering, contributing can reach out through their Facebook page or simply stop by their fundraiser on Sunday.

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Hatchet Track and Field Competes in T-Bird Indoor Invite

Published on 03/30/2026 under Sports Despite having only 16 athletes Saturday, the Hatchet Track & Field Squads had a productive showing at the T-Bird Indoor Invite in Lakeland Saturday. Tomahawk's girls had three first-place finishes. Lauren Reibe placed first in the 200 meter hurdles. Charlee Lund took the top spot in the 800 meter run. Lizzy Arnott took the top spot in the Pole Vault. For the boys, the lone top finisher with Hunter Brigham, who topped the 55 meter hurdles. The next invite for Tomahawk is the UW-Stevens Point Distance Carnival next Saturday. Events begin at 2:00.

Published on 03/27/2026 under Sports The Hatchet Track & Field Squads had a productive first indoor meet in Eagle River at the Northland Pines Fieldhouse Thursday. For the girls, Tomahawk had five total first-place finishes in the Eagle Indoor Invite. For the girls, Elise Gibeault returned to the track with a top finish in the 400 meters. Freshman Charlee Lund finished first in the 3200 meters. Ellie Micke placed first in the High Jump with a leap of 4'10". Siennah Caulkins took the top spot in the Triple Jump, finishing with a hop of 31'9". The lone top relay finish for the girls came from Gibeault, Micke, Lauren Reibe, and Aliyah Nelson in the 4x400 relay. For the boys, Beau Stromberg placed first in the high jump at 5'8". The senior also placed second in the triple jump at 37'4.5". Michael Samundsen had a personal best in the Shot Put, placing second at 43'8.25". Freshman Connor Zorn placed second in the 400 meters with a time of 59.74 seconds. The next indoor invite for Tomahawk is Saturday in the T-Bird Fieldhouse at Lakeland. Events begin at 9:00. Track and Field Top Finishers: Hatchet Boys: Connor Zorn 2nd in 400 Meters Michael Samundsen – 2nd in Shot Put – 43'8.25" Ethan Gibeault – 4th in Shout Put – 38'9.75" Beau Stromberg – T-1st in High Jump – 5'8" Beau Stromberg – 2nd in Triple Jump – 37'4.5" Hatchet Girls: Alicia Voermans – 3rd in 55 Meters – 7.87s Faith Derleth – 3rd in 200 Meters – 28.9s Elise Gibeault – 1st in 400 Meters – 1:01.24 Lydia Shaney – 5th in 800 Meters – 2:56.66 Chrlee Lund – 1st in 3200 Meters – 12:16.02 Kailynn Hanse – 2nd in 3200 Meters – 16:46.69 Aliyah Nelson – 3rd in 200 Meter Hurdles – 34.66s Voermans, Nelson, Ellie Micke, and Lauren Reibe – 2nd in 4x200 Relay – 1:57.90 Gibeault, Micke, Riebe, Nelson – 1st in 4x400 Relay – 4:42.88 Shaney, Lund, Abbie Rosenmeier, and Norah Mann – 2nd in 4x800 Relay – 11:18.76 Shelby Borowski – 2nd in Shot Put – 30' Abbigail Doleshal – 4th in Shot Put – 28'6" Ellie Micke – 1st in High Jump – 4'10" Reagan Gorell – 4th in High Jump – 4'4" Siennah Caulkins – 5th in High Jump – 4'4" Alicia Voermans – 3rd in Pole Vault – 10' Elizabeth Arnott – T-4th in Pole Vault – 8' Faith Derleth – 4th in Long Jump – 13'9" Siennah Caulkins – 1st in Triple Jump – 31'9"

Published on 03/25/2026 under Sports The post season honors continue to file in for the Hatchet Hockey team after the 2025-26 season. Jonah Dickens was a unanimous 1st Team All Great Northern Conference selection and Player of the Year. Jett Reilly joined Dickens on the 1st Team as a unanimous choice at forward. Brayden Lamer was selected 1st Team All Conference as a defenseman. Tomahawk had two 2nd Team All Conference selections; Jake Albert on defense and Landyn Seymour at forward. Rounding out the all conference honorees were Beau Stromberg (forward) and Rex Reilly (defense). Jonah Dickens, Jett Reilly, and Brayden Lamer were all named to the Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association All State First Team. Dickens and Reilly were honored as forwards and Lamer was named as a defenseman. Also being honored as a 2nd-Team All-State Defenseman is Sophomore Jake Albert. In addition, Dickens, Reilly, Lamer, and Albert were also selected to represent Wisconsin at the CCM National Invitational Tournament in Minnesota. Dickens was selected to be a part of the Senior NIT Team. Lamer was selected as a member of the NP 18 NIT Team. Reilly and Albert as members of the Sophomore NIT Team. The Team Wisconsin NIT events will begin April 23 in Plymouth, Minnesota. Team Wisconsin will be playing all star teams from Wisconsin, Michigan and North Dakota.

Published on 03/04/2026 under Sports Tomahawk's boys' basketball squad's season would come to an end Tuesday night in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Playoffs, losing at Peshtigo, 81-43. The Hatchets would surrender 45 first half points and had a hard time slowing down the dynamic duo of Dominic Baxter and Levi Hodgins. Colton Seslar and Ryan Montag tied for the team lead in scoring with ten points a piece. Logan Norman would finish with eight points for the Hatchets. Tomahawk finishes the 2025-26 season with a 2-23 record and an 0-14 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate six seniors from their roster. They are Seslar, Norman, Jerry Johnson, Jason Watkins, Edwin Riese, and Niklas Nelson.

Published on 03/01/2026 under Sports At the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison, both Hatchet wrestlers would bow out in the consolation brackets. Kylie Peissig would bow out in the consolation quarterfinals to Wausau West's Aleeah Le. Peissig started off the tournament losing by fall to Winneconne's Addison Brown Thursday. Peissig would win her first consolation match of Horicon's Keleigh Holl. Kami Gabrich would go winless at the State Tournament. Gabrich lost in the first round to Janesville Parker's Katie Kent. She then would lose to Holmen's Avalee Euler in the first round of the consolation brackets.

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