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Tomahawk Raise Your Voice Club Planning 5k Color Run/Walk for Mental Health

Published on 04/17/2025 under News A student group in Tomahawk focused on mental health is relatively new, yet they have some activities on the horizon including a 5k fundraiser. Last spring, the Tomahawk chapter of Raise Your Voice Club was formally approved by the district. It's part of a growing national campaign for students. Among the goals of Raise Your Voice Club is to eliminate the stigma around mental health, while breaking down barriers and building community. Coming up next month, the Tomahawk Chapter of Raise Your Voice will be holding their first annual 5k Color Run/Walk. For those unfamiliar with the format, the route leads participants through stations where colors are dispersed, dying the shirts. That's coming up on May 31 in the school forest; it coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month. Proceeds from the event will go towards the club and their efforts. Friday, April 18 is the deadline for registration. And the Tomahawk Raise Your Voice Club also shared that they've been invited to participate a mural project with chapters from seven other school districts. Each chapter will be represented on their own tile which are pieced together for the larger mural. The goal is to highlight the uniqueness of each club while also sharing this common mental health goal.

Published on 04/17/2025 under News The fishing opener is just a few weeks away, and anglers will have even more information at their fingertips this season. On Wednesday, the DNR launched their new Wisconsin Fishing Finder, a website described as a comprehensive online fishing resource. Justine Hasz is the DNR Fisheries Management Bureau Director. She says, "This is an easy-to-use resource that we hope will become a staple for all anglers looking to discover more about Wisconsin's fishing opportunities." With more than 15,000 lakes and 42,000 miles of rivers and streams, along with the Great Lakes and Mississippi River, the DNR notes finding a fishing hotspot is like finding a needle in a haystack. And Hasz notes it will not only help anglers find new places to fish, but also offer insights into current favorites. Anglers will find boat launch locations, shoreline fishing spots, lake habitat guides, and fish stocking information, along with regulations and even guides for eating fish. In the announcement, the DNR also shared that the TROUT tool, a current resource for Wisconsin trout anglers will be incorporated into the new Wisconsin Fishing Finder going forward. The Wisconsin Fishing Finder can be accessed on both computers and smart phones through the DNR website. And anglers have a couple weeks to study up before the General Inland Fishing Opener which is set for May 3.

Published on 04/17/2025 under News With spring upon us, teams of volunteers will get to work to ensure Wisconsin roadsides are free of litter. The DoT is asking motorists to be on the look out for these crews. The volunteers are part of the state's Adopt-a-Highway program. Last year, more than 3,000 groups cleared 170 tons of trash and recyclables from Wisconsin roadsides. DoT secretary Kristina Boardman says, "For nearly 35 years, Wisconsin's Adopt-A-Highway program has truly blossomed as nearly 15,000 volunteers participate in the program each year. Their pride to keep our state beautiful should inspire all of us to properly dispose of trash." The DoT is encouraging motorists to keep their eyes on the road ahead; and slow down and give these crews, and any roadside workers, room to operate. For those interested in adopting a stretch of highway, they are available in two mile segments. They can be viewed on their interactive map. As part of the program, the DoT provides training, safety vests, signage and other equipment.

Published on 04/17/2025 under News Repair efforts for the Hodag Dome in Rhinelander are scheduled to begin next week. The Rhinelander School District provided an updated timeline on these efforts. The District says crews from Arizon, the company overseeing the repairs, will be arriving in the Northwoods following the Easter holiday. They'll travel Monday and start their work Tuesday. There will be multiple steps in the process including initial repairs, re-inflation of the dome in early May, and then interior work. They are eyeing an important date to complete the work. Arizon VP Tom Soehngen says their goal is to have the facility fully operational ahead of the Rhinelander High School graduation. If they do encounter delays, the district did clarify that they will also have a back-up plan in place for graduation utilizing either the football stadium or the gymnasium. According to the update, Pat Kegley, Head of Maintenance, is continuing efforts to determine why the generator failed to operate during the recent power outage. The district added that he is working diligently to ensure safeguards are in place to prevent any future failures of this nature.

Published on 04/17/2025 under News An unusual traffic stop in Lincoln County involving multiple vehicles resulted in a drug arrest. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Report had additional information. The incident happened on Sunday when a deputy initiated a traffic stop in the Town of Merrill after observing a vehicle without license plates. According to the report, a second vehicle stopped behind the squad, and a second deputy spoke with the driver of that second vehicle. During this investigation, the Merrill K9 had a positive alert. Both vehicles were searched. According to the report, deputies recovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in that second vehicle. The deputy, training in drug recognition, observed signs of impairment and conducted sobriety tests. As a result, the driver of the second vehicle, a 39 year old Merrill woman, was arrested for first offense OWI with a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a probation violation.

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Hatchet Baseball Team Wins GNC Game

Published on 04/15/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's baseball squad got their first win of the season in Minocqua Monday afternoon, dominating Lakeland, 15-4. The Hatchets got 16 hits on the day and put six runs on the board in the sixth inning. Brayden Larson finished three-for-six with three RBIs, finishing a home run short of the cycle. Wally Horabik, Cash Olsen, and Max Larson each got three hits on the day. Olsen picked up his first career win, giving up just two runs on four hits. The win puts Tomahawk at 1-1 on the season. The Hatchets have a non-conference game coming up Tuesday night at Wausau West. First pitch is at 5:00.

Published on 04/15/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's softball squad notched their first win of the season on their home field in a wacky, windy, crazy victory over Chequamegon Monday, 23-13. The Hatchets' hitters had nine hits, 11 walks, six hit by pitches, and 13 RBIs. Anita Ziert went three for five with a triple and four runs scored. Averi Petta went three for four with two doubles and three RBIs. Cameryn Kraklow picked up the first win of her career in relief, allowing two runs in three innings, striking out seven. Kraklow also had two RBI singles. The win puts Tomahawk at 1-1 on the season. The Hatchets resume Great Northern Conference play today against Lakeland. Tune in for the broadcast on Sports Talk 810 AM/97.7 FM WJJQ. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 4:35 and opening pitch at 5:00. Alex Koch and Matt Theiler will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 04/07/2025 under Sports The Hatchet Distance Runners competed in the UW-Stevens Point Distance Carnival at the MAC Center Friday night. Four total runners finished in the Top 40 overall. In the 3200 Meter Run, Senior Alli Palmer came away with the highest finish, placing eighth. On the boys' side, the top finisher was Dominic Boos, placing 31st. In the 1600 meter runs, Junior Lydia Shaney placed 33rd for the girls and Sam Zastrow placed 34th for the boys. For the 800 meter runs, Abbie Rosenmeier placed 47th and Jeremiah Johnson placed 48th. The first outdoor meet of the season for Tomahawk will be Friday in Little Chute.

Published on 04/04/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's track & field squads came away with a good showing at the Northland Pines Indoor Invite Thursday. The Hatchet girls placed second and the boys placed fourth. On the girls' side, Tomahawk got seven first-place finishes. The Hatchets placed first in both the 4x800 and 4x200 relays. Other top place finishers were Abbie Rosenmeier in the 200 meter hurdles, Elise Gibeault in the 200 meter dash, Kaylynn Sandry in the High Jump, Alicia Voermans in the Pole Vault, and Siennah Caulkins in the triple jump. For the boys, Tomahawk got three second-place finishes. Jonah Dickens placed second in the 200 meter dash. Nathan Rosenmeier placed second in the high jump. Hudson Seymour was second in the shot put. Tomahawk is right back in action tonight for the Distance Carnival at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The meet begins at 5:30.

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