Keepers receives Educator of Excellence Award
L-R Ryan Kelley, Rachel Keepers, Alice Sturzl, and Richard Sorenson. Congratulations to Mrs. Rachel Keepers, the K-12 Art teacher in Laona, for receiving the 2017 Richard T. Lowery Educator of Excellence Award from the Nicolet-Oconto Retired Teachers’ Association (NORTA). Alice Sturzl presented the award to Rachel in the presence of her Laona School District colleagues,…
Read MorePlea agreements reached on drug charges
Jill Zagar On June 19, Olivia Wagnitz of Crandon appeared in front of Forest County Judge Leon Stenz with Forest County District Attorney Charles Simono representing the State of Wisconsin. Wagnitz, represented by her attorney Lindsay Erickson, as part of a plea bargain pleaded guilty to just one of the original counts against her: manufacture/delivery…
Read MoreFlorence Sheriff’s Office announces ‘A Pie for Petey’ fundraiser
T.J. “Petey” Peterson will take five pies in the face on Saturday, July 29 to raise funds for the Florence DARE program. Tickets are now available for your chance to be one of the lucky five. Sarah Giddings Have you ever wanted to get back at the officer who stopped your for speeding when you…
Read MoreChamber introduces two new summer attractions
Music in the Park and Twilight Movie Night promise family fun Sarah Giddings This summer, treat your family an old-fashioned drive-in movie and a series of concerts at the Community Center Park – all for free – thanks to the Florence County Chamber of Commerce. Music in the Park is a six-event series that began…
Read MoreOfficials urge caution as river levels remain high
Bobbie Samme’ The major storm that hit northeast Wisconsin last week wreaked havoc throughout Florence County, with crews from Crystal Falls coming to assist Florence Utilities in cleaning up the damage and restoring power to thousands of homes in the Florence County area. According to Bob Friberg, general manager of Florence Utilities, approximately 85 percent…
Read MoreDrexler picked up for OWI in Michigan
Bobbie Samme’ Florence County District Attorney Douglas Drexler was arrested on Monday, June 12 in Iron Mountain, Mich. Drexler, 58, of Spread Eagle, Wis., was booked into the Dickinson County jail at 1:07 a.m. on Monday on a charge of OWI first offense, a misdemeanor, and released at 7:11 a.m. The Michigan State Police office…
Read MoreWisconsin Dual Sport Riders host successful Ride for Research
Dual Sport Riders 2017 drone picture of Fireman’s Park in Wabeno. Jill Zagar The Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders held their annual Ride for Research in Forest, Florence and Marinette counties this past weekend. According to past president Mark Charlton, over 260 participants showed up along with another 200 or so friends and spouses to the…
Read MoreBrutal storms cause damage across northern Wisconsin
Downed power lines and trees on East Fisher Lake Parkway in Aurora. Residents report that power was out from 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon until Monday morning at 5:45 a.m. WeEnergies crews continue working to restore power to customers. Sarah Giddings Utility crews have been working around the clock to restore power and repair damage caused…
Read MoreFolz Pond named to celebrate contributions of Florence man
Zoning Administrator Rich Wolosyn presented family of George Folz with a plaque during the dedication of Folz Pond in his honor. In the photo (l to r): Wolosyn, Todd Folz, David “Doc” Folz, Micky Folz and JoJo Folz. Sarah Giddings Honoring long-time Florence County employee George Folz, who was a key player in the Spread…
Read MoreTeen drowns attempting to rescue friend in Menominee River
A 17-year-old Norway teen drowned yesterday near the Menominee River Badwater Train Bridge. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office received the call reporting a swimmer in distress at approximately 1:30 p.m. According to witnesses, several teens were swimming near the Badwater Train Bridge when one swimmer became distressed in the heavy current. Several other teens entered…
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