In order to prevent shoreline degradation, control aquatic invasive species, and provide water storage capacity to mitigate spring flooding, the annual winter drawdown of area waterways will begin on Monday, October 22, 2023.
Weather permitting, Duroy Lake, Elk Lake, Long Lake, Musser Lake, Soo Lake, and Wilson Creek Flowage will be drawn down eight to ten inches by the week of October 29, 2023.
Sailor Creek Flowage and Prentice Flowage will be drawn down by six inches.
Due to current low summer pool water levels, Solberg Lake will be monitored to determine the needed drawdown level.
Water levels will return to normal as the snow melts in springtime.
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At about 2:32 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, Ashland police officers responded to a 911 call.
The caller reported hearing gun shots by Dollar Tree on Lakeshore Drive East in the City of Ashland.
Upon arrival to the scene, officers discovered two males lying in the alley. They were deceased and had gunshot wounds.
A person of interest was located near the scene and was arrested.
According to the police department, "This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no indication of further danger to the public."
This is an ongoing investigation in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, and the Wisconsin State Patrol, and no other details are being released at this time.
My Price County is holding two online contests this Halloween.
First, if you decorated your home in Price County for Halloween, send your address and a quality photo of your display to contact@mypricecounty.com by October 23, 2023 at noon. Put “Halloween House” on the subject line. The addresses will be published by October 25, 2023 so people can enjoy area Halloween displays. We will also publish each photo so our readers can vote for a winner. Vote for the best-decorated house by clicking this link.
Second, send us one photo of your Halloween costume. This is open to adults, kids, and pets, so get everyone in the photo. If there are a lot of submissions, the Top 20 will be selected by an independent judge of the contest and voted on by our readers to select a winner. Send your photo to contact@mypricecounty.com by November 1, 2023 at noon. Put “Halloween Costume” on the subject line.
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The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office wants to notify the public that the Oneida County Dispatch Center is not able to receive 911 or non-emergency calls from customers who use Verizon.
According to the sheriff's office, Verizon is working to resolve the issue, and if you need to call 911 or the non-emergency dispatch center line, which is 715-361-5201, you will need to use a landline phone or an alternate wireless network provider.
The sheriff's office will let the public know when the service is restored for Verizon customers.
According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, "On Saturday, September 30, 2023, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was advised by the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office that a stolen vehicle from the Menominee Indian Reservation fled a traffic stop just north of the City of Antigo. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was advised that the operator of the stolen vehicle, a black 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, may be armed and was last seen headed north on Hwy. 45 towards Hwy. 8.
"Oneida County deputies observed the vehicle westbound on Hwy. 8. When the Oneida County deputies attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, it accelerated and a pursuit was initiated. The stolen vehicle committed several traffic offenses including reaching speeds of over 110 MPH while continuing to travel west on Hwy. 8. The stolen vehicle then turned north on Hwy. 17 in the construction zone. While in the construction zone, the stolen vehicle reached speeds around 90 MPH and struck several construction barriers along with committing other traffic offenses. The stolen vehicle continued north on HWY 17 toward Eagle River, reaching speeds in excess of 130 MPH and committing numerous traffic offenses. The Eagle River Police Department attempted to deploy a tire deflation device; however, the stolen vehicle was able to avoid it. The stolen vehicle turned west onto Hwy. 70 continuing at high rates of speed and committing several more traffic offenses. When nearing the intersection of Hwy. 70 and Sunny Lane, the stolen vehicle began to slow and an Oneida County Deputy was able to perform a PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) successfully. The operator of the vehicle immediately fled on foot into a wooded area."
The Vilas County Sheriff's Office reported they were assisting the Oneida County Sheriff's Office with a vehicle pursuit on the evening of Saturday, September 30, 2023. The vehicle pursuit ended at STH 70 and Wilderness Trail when the operator of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. He is believed to be a 15-year old male.
Due to information received, police believed he may be armed with a handgun, though they did not see one on him when he fled. They also did not find a handgun in the vehicle during a search.
On Saturday night, the male was last scene wearing a black sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
As of 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, the male has not been apprehended. According to the Vilas County Sheriff's Office, "Officers from our office and numerous other agencies helped search a large wooded area after the individual led our deputies on another high soles chase last night. The individual had broken into a residence, stolen a UTV and guns from that residence. During the search of the woods, the individual shot multiple rounds at the drone. The area where the individual fled into is a large undeveloped wooded area. This area is in the Big Bear Lane area in the Township of Cloverland. Our dispatch has been receiving an overwhelming amount of phone calls reporting gun shots in the area. They have been duck hunters, as duck season is now open. We do know that the individual does not have shoes or his sweatshirt now. We still have deputies in the area looking for the individual."
As of Sunday, October 1, 2023, the male juvenile was located and arrested.
The Phillips Loggers beat the Northwood Solon Springs Evergreens by a score of 42 to 12 for Homecoming 2023.
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Ken's Carpet & The Consignment Store sells all flooring types (carpet, vinyl, wood, & ceramic), bedding / mattresses, appliances, solar systems, and consignment sales of furniture, automobiles, farming & logging equipment, ATVs, UTVs, trailers, and campers. Call 715-339-4838 for product inquiries, and follow Ken's Carpet & The Consignment Store's Facebook page.
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Deer Creek Angus, LLC has a large selection of Black Angus burgers, steaks, roasts, and other beef products sold by individual packages and in quarters, halves, and whole. Contact Deer Creek Angus, LLC at 715-550-6156, find products & pricing on their website, and follow their Facebook page.
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The City of Park Falls is working to develop a plan that will create a city-wide walkable community. The goal is to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety, hoping to reduce the chances of roadway-related injuries and deaths. To reduce roadway hazards, the City of Park Falls feels it needs to "invest in renewed road surfaces, bump-outs for pedestrian crossings, bike paths, and sidewalks."
A 10-minute survey has been created to gather public opinion regarding the safety on Park Falls' roadways. To take the survey, which must be completed by October 13, 2023, visit this link and follow the directions.
Park Village offers affordable, active living in a park-like setting for those 55+ and disabled persons in Park Falls. Rent is based on 30% Adjusted Gross Income. Small pets under 30 pounds are welcome. Contact Park Village at 715-762-4747.
At 2:54 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a one-vehicle accident at Oriole Drive, north of CTH-O, in the Town of Medford. It was reported there were multiple injuries.
Emergency services, including fire, ambulance, and law enforcement, arrived on the scene.
The Taylor County deputies were the first services on the scene. All occupants of the vehicle had been ejected during the crash, including two males and one female. The female was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries she sustained in the accident. The two male occupants were transported by ambulance and then flown by helicopter for treatment of their injuries.
A preliminary investigation indicates that one of the injured males was the driver of the vehicle. According to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, "The vehicle was travelling southbound on Oriole Drive at speeds in excess of 100 MPH when the driver lost control of the vehicle while crossing a bridge. After losing control, the vehicle left the west side of the roadway at a high rate of speed overturning multiple times during which the occupants were ejected. The vehicle continued, overturning until eventually coming to rest approximately 191 yards (573 feet) off the roadway."
Speed and drugs are considered as contributing factors in the accident, which remains under investigation.
On September 21, 2023, administration at the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office learned of allegations of possible domestic abuse by a Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy.
The investigation was handed over to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. During the investigation, investigators had probable cause to believe that a 28-year old deputy from Hayward committed a number of crimes. Those crimes include domestic battery, false imprisonment, strangulation & suffocation, and stalking.
The deputy was arrested. He is currently in jail. A court date has not yet been set for his initial appearance.
The case remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The public is advised that a charge is only an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Over the course of a number of school board meetings in 2023, there has been discussion of how to use the extra funds that are left over from the school referendum which built the new building and combined all three schools in one location. The amount is approximately $375,000.
Having remaining funds is "a great problem for school districts to have at the completion of a project of this stature," as stated at a school board meeting. The funds may be used for debt reduction or demolition of the old elementary school. The public can contact the superintendent, Rachel Hoffman, or the director of financial services, Molly Lehman, at the district office, along with any of the school board members with ideas for how to use the funds.
A possible land sale was also discussed at the August school board meeting. Marty Stefan stated, "With a move to the new elementary, there are two parcels that could possibly be developed and there have been inquiries. Regarding the area where the teachers used for parking and the adjacent area down the road that is the memorial garden, that particular memorial would be relocated to the area near the existing community garden here [at the 4K-12 school complex]. Mr. Willett has been contacted and is in favor of such action." Jon Pesko felt there would be enough parking remaining at the old elementary school building and that the parking lot and memorial garden area could be sold without causing a problem. A motion was made and carried so that the sale of these parcels can be further discussed at the annual meeting. There will also be discussion regarding the sale of "general school property," among other topics.
The annual meeting will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
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