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Tomahawk Fall Ride: No Shortage of Activities in Tomahawk

Published on 09/12/2024 under News Fall Ride, Colorama, Harley Weekend...the ongoing festivities in Tomahawk go by a number names. No matter what you call it, the theme of motorcycles and the Northwoods remains the same. While a majority of visitors come by bike, others simply come for the entertainment. Along with the motorcycles, a steady stream of campers, food trucks, vendors and musicians have also pulled into town. Fall Ride is better described as an umbrella title for the many separately-organized weekend events at various locations in Tomahawk and beyond. SARA Park and Tomahawk Main Street serve as major hubs of activity. While events come and go, the most popular tend to stick around. Everyone has their favorite, but some of the most popular include Friday night Thunder Parade, Harley Davidson Plant Tours, and even a motorcycle raffle. Several prominent motorcycle manufacturers also have their demo fleets. You can check out the WJJQ Community Calendar for a quick rundown of events. The unofficial start of the Fall Ride Festivities, the Tomahawk Chamber Bon Fire and Brat Fry kicking off at 6pm Thursday.

Published on 09/12/2024 under News A familiar rumble is back in the air as tens of thousands of motorcycles descend upon the Tomahawk area this weekend. Now in it's 43rd year, the Tomahawk Fall Ride actually has quite humble beginnings. What we see today is quite different from how it all began. That story starts in the early 1980's when a small group of local motorcycle riders planned an October outing, a chance to view the fall colors followed by a cookout. A few years later it shifted to mid-September due to Wisconsin's unpredictable autumn weather. The familiar community-wide celebration of motorcycles and the Northwoods also began to take shape. The event continued to grow, with participants counted in the hundreds, and eventually the thousands. With events scattered across the Northwoods, it's hard to get an accurate count on just how many people now visit, but estimates have put tens of thousands of bikes in the area. Fastforward to the present, and the Fall Ride plays a crucial role in the local economy, bringing a boost to area businesses and new visitors to the Northwoods. That has recently been amplified by local tourism entities who have used targeted advertising to attract new visitors to the Northwoods, joining those who've been part of the tradition since the very beginning.

Published on 09/12/2024 under News Referendums have become a common part of school funding. In fact, more than 100 school districts send budget requests to voters this fall. The Tomahawk School District is currently in the final year of a three year referendum. While the district won't place a question on the November ballot, February appears likely. The Tomahawk School Board previously established a referendum committee to explore the possibility, and we recently heard an update. Administrator Wendell Quesinberry says, "After all the budget projections, and we looked out four years, we feel comfortable that we can keep the referendum amount the same." That is $3.25 million, though last year the district was able to under-levy. That means they didn't seek the full amount allowable. That's part of the district's effort to be responsible to the tax players. The school board still needs to finalize the language and approve the question that would appear on the ballot. As is the case in most successful referendums, the board expects to provide plenty of public information and outreach during the process.

Published on 09/12/2024 under News Mental health and substance use disorder affect all communities, people, and age groups. A gathering in Rhinelander this evening looks to end stigma and celebrate recovery. Community partners in Oneida County are teaming up to host Light Up the Night for Recovery. It's part of National Recovery Month in September and serves as a reminder that recovery is for everyone. An important of recovery is support. That's where the Light Up the Night event comes in. The family-friendly evening includes a community resource fair, but also games, refreshments, and a chance for story-sharing. People will be able to celebrate recovery, remember those whose lives were lost, and connect with others for recovery support. Jenny Chiamulera is helping organizer the event in her role as the Oneida County Community Health Specialist. She says, "Lived experience is valuable and story telling is a powerful tool used to provide information and help us understand what substance use disorder really is." One person who has seen those ups and downs of substance use is tonight's special guest speaker Tom Farley. His brother, Chris Farley, famously dealt with addiction during rise to comedy fame. For those that would like to attend, Light Up the Night will take place at Hodag Park in Rhinelander from 4:30pm to 8:30pm.

Published on 09/12/2024 under News The 2024 deer season gets underway this weekend with the opening of the archery season. Before heading into the field, the DNR is encouraging hunters to go over safe hunting practices, specifically the use of tree stands. Past surveys have shown a quarter of bow hunters have experienced a fall or near fall from an elevated stand, yet less than half say they use a safety harness when climbing. Officials would like to see that number go up. The DNR offered a few other tips for tree stand safety. First, inspect the tree, your stand, and your harness, especially if you haven't used them since last season. Always maintain 3 points of contact when climbing. That means two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand. Use a haul line to raise or lower your firearm or bow. Carry a cellphone and let someone know where you're hunting and when you plan to return. Along with tree stand safety, the DNR also continues to emphasize safety on ATVs and UTVs. These machines are often used by hunters to get to and from their stands. The archery season opens Saturday and runs through early January.-Photo provided by Wisconsin DNR

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Hatchet Volleyball Team Wins at Crandon

Published on 09/11/2024 under Sports On Tuesday night, the Hatchet Volleyball Team traveled to Crandon for a non-conference match with the Cardinals. Tomahawk would sweep the match, three games to none; 25-11, 25-23, 25-14. Siennah Calkins led Tomahawk with nine kills and five blocks. Claire Albert had six kills, two aces and 12 digs. Shelby Borowksi had three aces and 19 assists in the win. Tomahawk will be back in action on Thursday night when they host Ashland at the Fieldhouse. The opening game is at 7:00 pm.

Published on 09/09/2024 under Sports On Friday night, the Tomahawk Hatchet Football Team opened Great Northern Conference action with a road game at Thom Field against Wausau East. The Lumberjacks would defeat Tomahawk 27-11. The Hatchets had seven turnovers in Friday night's game, two of which the Lumberjacks turned into touchdowns. Wausau East led Tomahawk 7-3 after the first, and 21-3 at the half. Wausau East would had a third quarter touchdown to lead 27-3, with Tomahawk scoring their lone touchdown late in the fourth quarter on an 82 yard touchdown run by Rex Reilly. Reilly led Tomahawk with 228 yard rushing and Brayden Larson added 35 yards. Wausau East was led by their quarterback, Davis Winter, who was 15-20 for 233 yards with four touchdown passes. Tomahawk will host Antigo on Friday night at Hatchet Field. The opening kickoff is at 7:00 pm and the Fehrman Orthodontics Pregame Show will be at 6:35 pm on Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ.

Published on 09/06/2024 under Sports On Thursday night, the Tomahawk Hatchet Volleyball Team hosted Rhinelander in the home opener at the Fieldhouse. Tomahawk gets the win, three games to one. The Hatchets won game one 25-13, lost game two 23-25, won game three 25-19 and game four 25-15. Averi Petta led Tomahawk with eight kills, Alicia Voermans had six and Claire Albert added five. Shelby Borowski had seven aces and and 12 assists, while Sophie Olsen had 16 assists and five aces. Albert and Olsen led Tomahawk with 13 digs apiece. Tomahawk will compete on Saturday in the DC Everest Invite, with action beginning at 9:00 am.

Published on 08/22/2024 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Fall Sports Season is underway and the Hatchet Girls Swimming Team will open action on Thursday as they compete in the Fun in the Sun Outdoor Meet at the MARC in Merrill. Action begins at 5:00 pm. Then on Friday night, the Hatchet Football Team will open their season on the road at Crandon. The opening kickoff is at 7:00 pm and you can catch the Fehrman Orthodontics Pregame Show at 6:35 pm on Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ and online at wjjq.com. On Saturday, the Hatchet Cross Country Teams will have their Alumni Scrimmage at 9:00 am at Bradley Park.

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