Richard D Ackley, Jr Climbing over rocks and over logs then trekking through mud and along narrow trails, Mole Lake veterans were treated the “ride of a lifetime” this past weekend. A group from Titletown Jeepers, a family-oriented jeep owners club, arrived in Mole Lake on Saturday, September 9 for the Mole Lake veteran’s inaugural…

Jill Zagar “Archie” Craig Hansen of Stevens Point went to the 48th Annual Labor Day Races in Crandon with a whole different mindset then the 47th Annual. It was the one-year anniversary of being brought back to life by some very caring souls, and he was returning to give thanks. The 47th Labor Day Races…

On August 14, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Florence County Health Department conducted Underage Alcohol Compliance checks countywide at businesses who possess a Class A Liquor License, such as liquor stores or grocery stores with full liquor sales sections. The program is coordinated with youth volunteer “decoys” who have recently turned…

Dan Howell, with Chronus the band’s snake who was mysteriously set free during a recent show in Colorado. When Alice Cooper tribute band Dragontown Dan played their most recent concert at the Dickens Tavern and Opera House in Longmont, Col., the last thing they expected was a legendary concert hall ghost to set their 8’5″…

WD Flooring and The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) have provided flooring for its second home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). This is the NWFA’s 19th such partnership home to be completed. The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first…

Bryce Menzies receives the AMSOIL Cup on Sunday. For 48 years, Crandon International Raceway has celebrated the biggest weekend in short-course off-road racing, and it never disappoints. It was a soggy start to the weekend as TORC: The Off-Road Championship presented by AMSOIL hosted Round 11; and the world’s best off-road racers battled for the…

Photo by Teresa Broullire This gray wolf was sighted August 28, in Aurora, trotting across the field on Peterson Memorial Drive. Charles McCullough wildlife biologist with the DNR Wildlife Management Northern District stated, “Living in northern Wisconsin means living with wild things.  I always appreciate seeing bear or wolf tracks. Hearing a wolf howl or seeing…

Sarah Giddings For the first time in recent memory, the parking lot was completely full on Saturday at the 114th annual Florence County Fair. Cars lined County N, parked in the ditch and were even parked as far as the Commonwealth Cemetery. “Last year was the first year that we did admission per person rather…

He’s Back! Carl Renezeder has confirmed his entry into the upcoming Crandon World Cup, making his first appearance at Crandon in ten years. Adding yet another colorful chapter to his 2017 retirement season, Californian Carl Renezeder and Crandon International Raceway today confirmed the former champion will return to Wisconsin for Labor Day weekend to compete…

Arto Hoornweg, Jared Moore and Roy Poper (l to r) played together at Oberlin Conservatory where Moore attended summer camp for 10 days. Jill Zagar      In just a few days, Crandon’s Jared Moore returns to Interlochen Arts Academy to continue his music studies. Moore, now 15 and a sophomore, specializes in the trumpet at the…