Dorothy Kegley       The Forest County Sheriff’s Department 911 system is one step closer to reality. Josh Bradley, Jason Thuene and James Whiteaker met with the personnel, executive and finance committees on April 2. They presented their recommendation for Zuecher Technologies to purchase and install the new 911 system. The new system needs to…

Governor Scott Walker today announced Technology for Educational Achievement (TEACH) grants are now available to eligible school districts and libraries as a way to enhance the role of information technology in student learning and achievement, and to enhance the role libraries and librarians play in support of education. Administered by the Department of Administration (DOA)…

At its March 22 meeting in Rhinelander, Federal Sustainable Forest Committee (FSFC) Chair Tom Tallier presented US Forest Service Lakewood/Laona District Ranger, Jeff Seefeldt, with a plaque recognizing him for his leadership and advocacy of promoting sustainable management of our national forests. For the full story see this week’s issue of The Forest Republican or…

E.J. Kutchie, owner of downtown Crandon’s newest retail shop shows a sampling of clothing available at Rustic Allure, located at 102 N. Lake Avenue. Richard D Ackley, Jr. The vacant store front located at 106 N. Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon is undergoing a transformation and will soon be open for business. Owner, E.J. Kutchie…

L-R Sheriff John Dennee and Crandon Police Chief Dan Packard  share a few moments before the start of the Northcentral Drug Enforcement Task Force Presentation by Detective Sergeant Tony Crumb, standing and Detective Sergeant Tom Robinson  sitting, Wednesday night March 28 at the Crandon Community Building.   Dorothy Kegley Drugs are big money and there…

The Florence County Deer Advisory Council met Tuesday, March 20 to set the preliminary antlerless quota and discuss season options for the 2018 deer seasons. Following public comment and discussions, the council voted to set the preliminary antlerless quota at a harvest of 1,600. Youth hunters, disabled hunters and active military will have antlerless permits…

On the afternoon of March 25, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office they had received a 911 call from a male subject stating that he had just stabbed his wife to death. A few seconds later the dispatcher heard approximately six gunshots over the phone. The caller…

Caitlyn and Breyson Kelley wrestled on Friday, March 23 at the Wisconsin State Youth Folkstyle Tournament in Madison. Caitlyn, wrestling at 85 pounds, received a bye in the first round, then wrestled a first-place regional wrestler and won the match 2-0. She also beat her second opponent 14-0 to claim her fourth first-place championship in…

Mackenzi McGeshick by Dorothy Kegley Mackenzi McGeshick of Crandon, reached a plea deal with the State of Wisconsin, in Forest County Circuit Court on March 22, according to information provided by the district attorney’s office. She was convicted on six counts, including three counts of delivering cocaine, one count of delivering heroin, one count of…