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]]> follow the Palas Pyro page on Facebook.). Vehicles driving by stopped when they saw the fireworks and lined the highway.  At the end of the show, the thousands of people in the park cheered and the cars on the highway honked with appreciation for a wonderful display of fireworks.  People commented on Facebook that it was the best show they ever watched in Phillips.  Our camera wasn't in "fireworks mode" at the end, so the sample we shared in the video was not as magnificent as it looked in person.

View our video below or by clicking here.

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COURTHOUSE AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE


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New signage at the sheriff's office and courthouse

At the courthouse, the updates include painting the hallways, LED lighting, and new signage, including outdoor signs, plus interior hanging signs and room numbers.  Some offices are receiving new paint as painting is completed every eight to ten years.  The Register of Deeds office will have some construction taking place near the front desk.

In the future, the courthouse electrical panel, which feeds electricity to the entire courthouse, will need to be replaced.  There was a failure in one of the buckets used in the main electrical panel.  Due to its age, no more buckets are being made.  The county purchased the only remaining part they could find.  The switch panel will be purchased with capital improvement funding in the 2027 budget. 

CITY OF PHILLIPS


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Hanging flowerpots were installed downtown on Lake Avenue.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) installed hanging baskets on the light posts in Phillips in early June 2026.  The DPW is watering the baskets with a rechargeable, long-reach watering device.  The large pots that displayed flowers on the sidewalks will no longer fit on the sidewalks due to the new terrace and width of pavement decreasing.  The pots have left the City of Phillips and are in other areas of the community.  At least three of the large pots can be seen in Lugerville in the Town of Flambeau.


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One of the large pots that used to be on the sidewalk in the City of Phillips is now by the town hall in the Town of Flambeau.

The clock pocket park was swept, and the flowerpots were planted, in early June by the Power of 3 Community Development Group.  Birchland Realty waters the flowers throughout the summer.


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COURTHOUSE AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE


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New signage at the sheriff's office and courthouse

At the courthouse, the updates include painting the hallways, LED lighting, and new signage, including outdoor signs, plus interior hanging signs and room numbers.  Some offices are receiving new paint as painting is completed every eight to ten years.  The Register of Deeds office will have some construction taking place near the front desk.

In the future, the courthouse electrical panel, which feeds electricity to the entire courthouse, will need to be replaced.  There was a failure in one of the buckets used in the main electrical panel.  Due to its age, no more buckets are being made.  The county purchased the only remaining part they could find.  The switch panel will be purchased with capital improvement funding in the 2027 budget. 

CITY OF PHILLIPS


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Hanging flowerpots were installed downtown on Lake Avenue.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) installed hanging baskets on the light posts in Phillips in early June 2026.  The DPW is watering the baskets with a rechargeable, long-reach watering device.  The large pots that displayed flowers on the sidewalks will no longer fit on the sidewalks due to the new terrace and width of pavement decreasing.  The pots have left the City of Phillips and are in other areas of the community.  At least three of the large pots can be seen in Lugerville in the Town of Flambeau.


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One of the large pots that used to be on the sidewalk in the City of Phillips is now by the town hall in the Town of Flambeau.

The clock pocket park was swept, and the flowerpots were planted, in early June by the Power of 3 Community Development Group.  Birchland Realty waters the flowers throughout the summer.


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Note:  Much of the last day of Shelly's life, and the weeks prior to and after her disappearance, was learned and speculatively pieced together from interviews conducted by My Price County and Wisconsin Watch and an affidavit from a 2008 search warrant obtained by Wisconsin Watch.  Wisconsin Watch reached out to My Price County a number of years ago about this case, and we provided some information and assistance.  Wisconsin Watch did investigative work to search for a possible suspect, which was shared with My Price County, while My Price County's goal has always been to assist in getting information to locate Shelly's remains for the sake of her family.  We are all part of a small community, and My Price County takes that fact into consideration when publishing news.  If the police issue a current press release with a current suspect's information, per our policy, we will publish that information, but we have not named a suspect directly in My Price County's article as the police have not issued a statement about any current suspects.

WHERE IS SHELLY HANSEN?

Marchelle "Shelly" Hansen likely woke up on the morning of Thursday, November 12, 1987, and readied herself for her doctor's appointment.  The 23-year-old knew she was pregnant, confirmed by Dr. Dahlie six days prior, and she had an ultrasound scheduled later that day.  Though she had financial concerns, she was excited for the birth of her baby, which she knew would be born sometime in July 1988.  She had already told her mother, Joyce, about the pregnancy, hoping for the emotional support of her family.

Along with other likely tasks of the day, Shelly met with Dr. Dahlie for an obstetrical ultrasound at Flambeau Hospital at approximately 12:15 in the afternoon, according to information in an affidavit obtained by Wisconsin Watch.  Five ultrasound photographs were taken.

At some point during the day, Shelly called her mother and allegedly told her the name of the baby's father.  Shelly went to the laundromat, where she saw a woman named Kathy, according to a Wisconsin Watch interview.  While doing laundry, she showed Kathy the ultrasound photos and stated she planned to "confront" the unnamed father later.  Shelly seemed in a hurry and took her damp clothes with her, stating she would air dry them at her apartment.  Perhaps on this same day, or just a few days prior, Alice Valiga, who My Price County interviewed, remembers seeing Shelly outside the "dime store" as Alice was leaving the bank.  She said Shelly briefly spoke with her, stating she bought two bibs and something else for the baby.  Also on this day, or just a few days prior, Shelly visited friends and family at Phillips Plating, and she spoke of her pregnancy.  Without a doubt, Shelly was excited about this baby.

Just before 3 p.m., which is when Shelly's shift at Marquip started, a co-worker, Tina, remembers Shelly telling her she was pregnant and showing her an ultrasound image.  When asked who the father was, Shelly would not say specifically but talked about not wanting to get him in trouble, because he was a married man with two small children.  She also shared that he was a foreman at Marquip, which would narrow the potential father possibilities significantly.  To add to that, her prior relationship was with a man named Gary, who she had alleged was harassing her and who did work at Marquip, but he was not a foreman, not married, and did not have any children at that time.

That same evening, another Marquip employee, Cindy, told Wisconsin Watch that she saw Shelly in an intense conversation with a foreman, who was pacing during the interaction.

While Shelly's normal shift was from 3 to 11 p.m., it was reported by police that she was seen leaving work at about 8 p.m. that evening.  Somewhere between 10 and 11 p.m., she was seen at the Tasmanian Devil bar by a city police officer named Leonard Shilts.  The Tasmanian Devil is a bar where some of the Marquip employees would drink beer and play darts after work, including Shelly and her foreman.  While it is unknown why Leonard Shilts did not share this information with investigating officers in 1987, he did share it with authorities on August 27, 2003, 16 years later.  Shilts stated that while "making rounds" that evening, he went into the bar, and Shelly told him that she would be going away from her residence for a time so she would like him to watch her apartment, which was Apartment 4 at Starlite Apartments.  The officer stated he drove past the apartment complex at about 2 or 3 in the morning, and he observed the truck of a Marquip foreman at Shelly's apartment.  He also saw a light-colored car near Shelly's apartment, which likely belonged to Shelly's neighbor.  Shelly's red Dodge Omni was not noted as being seen in the parking lot.

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Shelly's neighbor, Barb, spoke to Investigator Christopher Jarosinski in 2005 and 2007.  Barb stated that during the week prior to Shelly's disappearance, she heard things through the thin walls of the apartments.  She was woken up by violent, intense arguments with a man's voice in loud, accusatory tones and a woman's voice in calming tones.  She said she also heard the man and woman engaging in sexual relations.  During these times, she stated a "spruced up" pickup truck was in the parking lot.

Shelly's red car was seen at Lake Ten Resort, parked at an unusual angle, on Friday, November 13, 1987, and reported to the police on Saturday, November 14, 1987.  On Tuesday, November 17, Alice Valiga, Shelly's supervisor at the grocery store where she also worked, reported that Shelly did not come to the store for her shift.

What happened to Shelly after she left the Tasmanian Devil is unknown to most people, but it is possible that someone alive today knows something, which is exactly what Sheriff Brian Schmidt told WSAW News Channel 7 in a 2024 interview, stating, "Is there someone that knows something now that time has passed who wants to come forward and at least talk about this with us?”

In 2008, when a search warrant was obtained for a suspect, the affidavit states 1st degree intentional homicide and conspiracy to commit the same are felony offenses.  While the community has felt this was a homicide case for years, that is the first known police document that asserts it is a homicide investigation.  When the police talked with the suspect and collected his DNA, he mentioned that more than one person could have been involved in Shelly's disappearance, but he denied any involvement.

All those clues are left in the past; present times have no answers as to "Where is Shelly Hansen?"  On August 24, 2026, Shelly would be turning 62 years old if life had not been denied to her by the hands of one or more people.  Had her baby been born, that person would be almost 39 years old today.  But, as fate would have it, that innocent child never was born.  Likely a boy, given Shelly allegedly told her mother its first or middle name would be "Michael," he never got to grow up and see the world.  Shelly never got to experience motherhood or the other joys of life.  By now, she could be a grandmother.  Instead, she will forever be a 23-year-old woman that met a tragic fate.

14,099 days have passed since Shelly went missing.  While her family can find some peace that she is now in Heaven, they have had to live 14,099 days of Hell in regard to not knowing what happened to their loved one or where her remains reside.

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According to speculation by members of the community, some think Shelly's remains may be under poured concrete.  One older lady allegedly reported seeing branches and leaves in the woods near the home of who she thought was a suspect and reported that to police.  According to the Hansen family, many locations have been searched, such as lakes, sand pits, dumpsites, and many leads have been followed over the years.  Shelly's brother, Ron, did admit, however that "just because they search something with a dog doesn't mean that they're going to get a hit on that day; maybe the dog might have a bad day or something, but you don't know that, you're not 100% sure that she's not gonna be there, but it all depends on the dog, if he has a good day or not."  When asked if they felt certain locations needed to be searched again, Shelly's sister-in-law, Wendy, said she is all for getting Shelley found in whatever way it needs to happen but also felt the Price County Sheriff's Office was keeping them updated.

Due to public interest that was generated by John Brylski, a former police officer from Outagamie County who moved to Price County around 2019 and later became a private investigator, My Price County heard information from community members and first spoke with some members of the Hansen family in late 2023.  Robert "Bob" Hansen, the oldest in the family of seven, said, "I remember the day they called and told me.....The first few months we kept thinking we were going to find her."  He added that hope stretched on for a few years and his mother, Joyce, hoped to have answers, but, unfortunately, Joyce passed on in 2022.  At her funeral, Bob shared that people said to him, "Now your mother finally knows where Shelly is, because she is probably in Heaven."  Joyce is no longer on Earth to speak about her daughter, but, in a November 12, 1998, article by the Sheboygan Press, she shared, “I light candles at the church, and when people ask me what they can do, I tell them to remember Shelly in their prayers.”

Ron and Wendy stated they have an annual meeting with the Price County Sheriff's Office to update the family on any progress.  Sometimes other agencies, such as state and federal agencies like the DOJ and FBI, are also in the meetings.  Wendy said, "We don't care who finds Shelly; we just want her found."  In a phone call with Wendy Hansen on June 19, 2026, she reiterated, "We want her found already.  It's been forty years.  And, again, I'll say, we don't care who finds her; we just want her found already.  We want to be able to put her to rest and let the family rest.  We've really gone through a lot with this over the years.  It's time."

In addition to John Brylski, Richard "Dick" Kramer is another private investigator who looked into this case.  During an interview with My Price County on November 14, 2023, Dick spoke of a reward, the sheriff's office and other agencies, two families that may have or may not have asked him to look into the case, among other things.  He ended the conversation by stating, "I will tell you one thing, and this is honestly, there is not a day that goes by that I do not think about her.  I don't know if you've ever been part of a homicide, a family that has gone through a homicide, but it's something that never ends until it's solved."  Months after that interview, in 2024, Dick Kramer passed on.

On December 7, 2023, Chief Deputy Robert "Bob" Hawn told My Price County there have been open records requests that have been denied by the Price County District Attorney, because it is an active investigation.  "If those records got out," he said, "it could seriously jeopardize that investigation."  When asked how much time is spent on the case annually, he answered, "We don't keep track of the number of hours that we spend on a case, so I couldn't tell you that this year we spent 86 hours on the case; I don't, I wouldn't be able to answer that.  What I can tell you is that they are actively working on it."  He added, "We have identified some areas where we can follow up on the case; we've identified additional evidence that we would like to have tested, especially with the advances in technology and things like that.  You know, there may have been evidence that was tested in the past that, you know, we could have tested again and maybe, who knows, maybe, maybe we'll get some positive results....We're not going to stop working on it until, you know, two things happen, one, we find Shelly and two, we find out, we determine what happened to Shelly."

When My Price County told Chief Deputy Hawn that two private investigators said they gave information to the Price County Sheriff's Office and felt it wasn't followed up on, he said, "These two, uh, individuals who, I guess you could say are looking into the matter, are in no way, shape, or form involved in the Price County Sheriff's Office investigations, so their ability to say that we're not following up on their information is, I think, their own belief and opinion.  Um, you know, they do not have access to our case files, so therefore, they have no idea what it is that we've done, and they have no idea what it is that we're doing."  He said they look into information that anyone gives them on any case.

Chief Deputy Hawn said factual information from the public is just one more piece to the puzzle.  "If they have any information that they believe could help us in locating Shelly, they need to contact us.  We are always open to information from the public."  When asked if there is DNA they can follow up on now that technology is better, he said, "What I will say is that we are currently working on it."

Since that December 2023 interview, My Price County sent Sheriff Schmidt a few requests for non-confidential, factual information that could be reported about the case to keep public interest and hopefully generate leads.  However, Sheriff Schmidt never replied nor shared that there was an unsealed affidavit of case information available, which was discovered by Wisconsin Watch.  On June 18, 2026, My Price County reached out to Chief Deputy Hawn and Sheriff Schmidt with a similar request and additional questions.  Chief Deputy Hawn replied to all our questions and included a statement that Sheriff Schmidt sent to Wisconsin Watch, which read, "The disappearance of Marchelle Hanson is an active, open, and pending investigation with this office.  No detailed information about the case has been or will be released from the Sheriff’s Office per our policy and court case 24-CV-91."  The cited case is the Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by John Brylski asking to release the records of the Shelly Hansen case, which was denied by the court.  In regard to the unsealed affidavit, Chief Deputy Hawn stated, "I can only assume the information this news agency uncovered would be a record not maintained by the Price County Sheriff’s Office."

Chief Deputy Hawn also responded when My Price County asked if a reward was or could be put in place for significant leads or if anyone with information would be given immunity.  He said, "Unfortunately, Price County does not have a reward program such as Crime Stoppers in place.  I’m glad you mentioned this, though, as I can see the usefulness of a non-taxpayer-funded, community-based, non-profit organization such as Crime Stoppers USA in cases like this one.  This is something I will have to explore in the future.  Additionally, law enforcement does not and should never possess the authority to grant immunity to anyone.  Immunity is an issue the District Attorney’s Office would have to explore and pursue."  When asked if someone had credible information that Shelly may be buried on their property, would their land be restored after the search effort, he stated, "The Sheriff’s Office does generally fund the costs associated to an investigation.  Therefore, if credible information, which has been corroborated, is obtained and the determination is made that a search of a particular location is warranted, the Sheriff’s Office will more than likely incur the costs sustained if land is disturbed and restoration of said land is necessary."

Since Chief Deputy Hawn is aware that My Price County's goal in researching this case has always been to find the remains of Shelly Hansen for the benefit of her family, he shared, "I believe we share a common goal, which has been the goal of this office since 2009 and that goal is to locate Ms. Hansen and to bring to justice anyone who may have been involved or is responsible for her disappearance."

If you have information that could lead to finding Shelly's remains or any other information helpful to this case, you are encouraged to do the right thing and contact the Price County Sheriff's Office at 715-339-3011.  Shelly's family deserves the answers they so desperately have sought for 14,099 days and counting.

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Note:  Much of the last day of Shelly's life, and the weeks prior to and after her disappearance, was learned and speculatively pieced together from interviews conducted by My Price County and Wisconsin Watch and an affidavit from a 2008 search warrant obtained by Wisconsin Watch.  Wisconsin Watch reached out to My Price County a number of years ago about this case, and we provided some information and assistance.  Wisconsin Watch did investigative work to search for a possible suspect, which was shared with My Price County, while My Price County's goal has always been to assist in getting information to locate Shelly's remains for the sake of her family.  We are all part of a small community, and My Price County takes that fact into consideration when publishing news.  If the police issue a current press release with a current suspect's information, per our policy, we will publish that information, but we have not named a suspect directly in My Price County's article as the police have not issued a statement about any current suspects.

WHERE IS SHELLY HANSEN?

Marchelle "Shelly" Hansen likely woke up on the morning of Thursday, November 12, 1987, and readied herself for her doctor's appointment.  The 23-year-old knew she was pregnant, confirmed by Dr. Dahlie six days prior, and she had an ultrasound scheduled later that day.  Though she had financial concerns, she was excited for the birth of her baby, which she knew would be born sometime in July 1988.  She had already told her mother, Joyce, about the pregnancy, hoping for the emotional support of her family.

Along with other likely tasks of the day, Shelly met with Dr. Dahlie for an obstetrical ultrasound at Flambeau Hospital at approximately 12:15 in the afternoon, according to information in an affidavit obtained by Wisconsin Watch.  Five ultrasound photographs were taken.

At some point during the day, Shelly called her mother and allegedly told her the name of the baby's father.  Shelly went to the laundromat, where she saw a woman named Kathy, according to a Wisconsin Watch interview.  While doing laundry, she showed Kathy the ultrasound photos and stated she planned to "confront" the unnamed father later.  Shelly seemed in a hurry and took her damp clothes with her, stating she would air dry them at her apartment.  Perhaps on this same day, or just a few days prior, Alice Valiga, who My Price County interviewed, remembers seeing Shelly outside the "dime store" as Alice was leaving the bank.  She said Shelly briefly spoke with her, stating she bought two bibs and something else for the baby.  Also on this day, or just a few days prior, Shelly visited friends and family at Phillips Plating, and she spoke of her pregnancy.  Without a doubt, Shelly was excited about this baby.

Just before 3 p.m., which is when Shelly's shift at Marquip started, a co-worker, Tina, remembers Shelly telling her she was pregnant and showing her an ultrasound image.  When asked who the father was, Shelly would not say specifically but talked about not wanting to get him in trouble, because he was a married man with two small children.  She also shared that he was a foreman at Marquip, which would narrow the potential father possibilities significantly.  To add to that, her prior relationship was with a man named Gary, who she had alleged was harassing her and who did work at Marquip, but he was not a foreman, not married, and did not have any children at that time.

That same evening, another Marquip employee, Cindy, told Wisconsin Watch that she saw Shelly in an intense conversation with a foreman, who was pacing during the interaction.

While Shelly's normal shift was from 3 to 11 p.m., it was reported by police that she was seen leaving work at about 8 p.m. that evening.  Somewhere between 10 and 11 p.m., she was seen at the Tasmanian Devil bar by a city police officer named Leonard Shilts.  The Tasmanian Devil is a bar where some of the Marquip employees would drink beer and play darts after work, including Shelly and her foreman.  While it is unknown why Leonard Shilts did not share this information with investigating officers in 1987, he did share it with authorities on August 27, 2003, 16 years later.  Shilts stated that while "making rounds" that evening, he went into the bar, and Shelly told him that she would be going away from her residence for a time so she would like him to watch her apartment, which was Apartment 4 at Starlite Apartments.  The officer stated he drove past the apartment complex at about 2 or 3 in the morning, and he observed the truck of a Marquip foreman at Shelly's apartment.  He also saw a light-colored car near Shelly's apartment, which likely belonged to Shelly's neighbor.  Shelly's red Dodge Omni was not noted as being seen in the parking lot.

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Shelly's neighbor, Barb, spoke to Investigator Christopher Jarosinski in 2005 and 2007.  Barb stated that during the week prior to Shelly's disappearance, she heard things through the thin walls of the apartments.  She was woken up by violent, intense arguments with a man's voice in loud, accusatory tones and a woman's voice in calming tones.  She said she also heard the man and woman engaging in sexual relations.  During these times, she stated a "spruced up" pickup truck was in the parking lot.

Shelly's red car was seen at Lake Ten Resort, parked at an unusual angle, on Friday, November 13, 1987, and reported to the police on Saturday, November 14, 1987.  On Tuesday, November 17, Alice Valiga, Shelly's supervisor at the grocery store where she also worked, reported that Shelly did not come to the store for her shift.

What happened to Shelly after she left the Tasmanian Devil is unknown to most people, but it is possible that someone alive today knows something, which is exactly what Sheriff Brian Schmidt told WSAW News Channel 7 in a 2024 interview, stating, "Is there someone that knows something now that time has passed who wants to come forward and at least talk about this with us?”

In 2008, when a search warrant was obtained for a suspect, the affidavit states 1st degree intentional homicide and conspiracy to commit the same are felony offenses.  While the community has felt this was a homicide case for years, that is the first known police document that asserts it is a homicide investigation.  When the police talked with the suspect and collected his DNA, he mentioned that more than one person could have been involved in Shelly's disappearance, but he denied any involvement.

All those clues are left in the past; present times have no answers as to "Where is Shelly Hansen?"  On August 24, 2026, Shelly would be turning 62 years old if life had not been denied to her by the hands of one or more people.  Had her baby been born, that person would be almost 39 years old today.  But, as fate would have it, that innocent child never was born.  Likely a boy, given Shelly allegedly told her mother its first or middle name would be "Michael," he never got to grow up and see the world.  Shelly never got to experience motherhood or the other joys of life.  By now, she could be a grandmother.  Instead, she will forever be a 23-year-old woman that met a tragic fate.

14,099 days have passed since Shelly went missing.  While her family can find some peace that she is now in Heaven, they have had to live 14,099 days of Hell in regard to not knowing what happened to their loved one or where her remains reside.

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According to speculation by members of the community, some think Shelly's remains may be under poured concrete.  One older lady allegedly reported seeing branches and leaves in the woods near the home of who she thought was a suspect and reported that to police.  According to the Hansen family, many locations have been searched, such as lakes, sand pits, dumpsites, and many leads have been followed over the years.  Shelly's brother, Ron, did admit, however that "just because they search something with a dog doesn't mean that they're going to get a hit on that day; maybe the dog might have a bad day or something, but you don't know that, you're not 100% sure that she's not gonna be there, but it all depends on the dog, if he has a good day or not."  When asked if they felt certain locations needed to be searched again, Shelly's sister-in-law, Wendy, said she is all for getting Shelley found in whatever way it needs to happen but also felt the Price County Sheriff's Office was keeping them updated.

Due to public interest that was generated by John Brylski, a former police officer from Outagamie County who moved to Price County around 2019 and later became a private investigator, My Price County heard information from community members and first spoke with some members of the Hansen family in late 2023.  Robert "Bob" Hansen, the oldest in the family of seven, said, "I remember the day they called and told me.....The first few months we kept thinking we were going to find her."  He added that hope stretched on for a few years and his mother, Joyce, hoped to have answers, but, unfortunately, Joyce passed on in 2022.  At her funeral, Bob shared that people said to him, "Now your mother finally knows where Shelly is, because she is probably in Heaven."  Joyce is no longer on Earth to speak about her daughter, but, in a November 12, 1998, article by the Sheboygan Press, she shared, “I light candles at the church, and when people ask me what they can do, I tell them to remember Shelly in their prayers.”

Ron and Wendy stated they have an annual meeting with the Price County Sheriff's Office to update the family on any progress.  Sometimes other agencies, such as state and federal agencies like the DOJ and FBI, are also in the meetings.  Wendy said, "We don't care who finds Shelly; we just want her found."  In a phone call with Wendy Hansen on June 19, 2026, she reiterated, "We want her found already.  It's been forty years.  And, again, I'll say, we don't care who finds her; we just want her found already.  We want to be able to put her to rest and let the family rest.  We've really gone through a lot with this over the years.  It's time."

In addition to John Brylski, Richard "Dick" Kramer is another private investigator who looked into this case.  During an interview with My Price County on November 14, 2023, Dick spoke of a reward, the sheriff's office and other agencies, two families that may have or may not have asked him to look into the case, among other things.  He ended the conversation by stating, "I will tell you one thing, and this is honestly, there is not a day that goes by that I do not think about her.  I don't know if you've ever been part of a homicide, a family that has gone through a homicide, but it's something that never ends until it's solved."  Months after that interview, in 2024, Dick Kramer passed on.

On December 7, 2023, Chief Deputy Robert "Bob" Hawn told My Price County there have been open records requests that have been denied by the Price County District Attorney, because it is an active investigation.  "If those records got out," he said, "it could seriously jeopardize that investigation."  When asked how much time is spent on the case annually, he answered, "We don't keep track of the number of hours that we spend on a case, so I couldn't tell you that this year we spent 86 hours on the case; I don't, I wouldn't be able to answer that.  What I can tell you is that they are actively working on it."  He added, "We have identified some areas where we can follow up on the case; we've identified additional evidence that we would like to have tested, especially with the advances in technology and things like that.  You know, there may have been evidence that was tested in the past that, you know, we could have tested again and maybe, who knows, maybe, maybe we'll get some positive results....We're not going to stop working on it until, you know, two things happen, one, we find Shelly and two, we find out, we determine what happened to Shelly."

When My Price County told Chief Deputy Hawn that two private investigators said they gave information to the Price County Sheriff's Office and felt it wasn't followed up on, he said, "These two, uh, individuals who, I guess you could say are looking into the matter, are in no way, shape, or form involved in the Price County Sheriff's Office investigations, so their ability to say that we're not following up on their information is, I think, their own belief and opinion.  Um, you know, they do not have access to our case files, so therefore, they have no idea what it is that we've done, and they have no idea what it is that we're doing."  He said they look into information that anyone gives them on any case.

Chief Deputy Hawn said factual information from the public is just one more piece to the puzzle.  "If they have any information that they believe could help us in locating Shelly, they need to contact us.  We are always open to information from the public."  When asked if there is DNA they can follow up on now that technology is better, he said, "What I will say is that we are currently working on it."

Since that December 2023 interview, My Price County sent Sheriff Schmidt a few requests for non-confidential, factual information that could be reported about the case to keep public interest and hopefully generate leads.  However, Sheriff Schmidt never replied nor shared that there was an unsealed affidavit of case information available, which was discovered by Wisconsin Watch.  On June 18, 2026, My Price County reached out to Chief Deputy Hawn and Sheriff Schmidt with a similar request and additional questions.  Chief Deputy Hawn replied to all our questions and included a statement that Sheriff Schmidt sent to Wisconsin Watch, which read, "The disappearance of Marchelle Hanson is an active, open, and pending investigation with this office.  No detailed information about the case has been or will be released from the Sheriff’s Office per our policy and court case 24-CV-91."  The cited case is the Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by John Brylski asking to release the records of the Shelly Hansen case, which was denied by the court.  In regard to the unsealed affidavit, Chief Deputy Hawn stated, "I can only assume the information this news agency uncovered would be a record not maintained by the Price County Sheriff’s Office."

Chief Deputy Hawn also responded when My Price County asked if a reward was or could be put in place for significant leads or if anyone with information would be given immunity.  He said, "Unfortunately, Price County does not have a reward program such as Crime Stoppers in place.  I’m glad you mentioned this, though, as I can see the usefulness of a non-taxpayer-funded, community-based, non-profit organization such as Crime Stoppers USA in cases like this one.  This is something I will have to explore in the future.  Additionally, law enforcement does not and should never possess the authority to grant immunity to anyone.  Immunity is an issue the District Attorney’s Office would have to explore and pursue."  When asked if someone had credible information that Shelly may be buried on their property, would their land be restored after the search effort, he stated, "The Sheriff’s Office does generally fund the costs associated to an investigation.  Therefore, if credible information, which has been corroborated, is obtained and the determination is made that a search of a particular location is warranted, the Sheriff’s Office will more than likely incur the costs sustained if land is disturbed and restoration of said land is necessary."

Since Chief Deputy Hawn is aware that My Price County's goal in researching this case has always been to find the remains of Shelly Hansen for the benefit of her family, he shared, "I believe we share a common goal, which has been the goal of this office since 2009 and that goal is to locate Ms. Hansen and to bring to justice anyone who may have been involved or is responsible for her disappearance."

If you have information that could lead to finding Shelly's remains or any other information helpful to this case, you are encouraged to do the right thing and contact the Price County Sheriff's Office at 715-339-3011.  Shelly's family deserves the answers they so desperately have sought for 14,099 days and counting.

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Much of the research and writing of articles on My Price County is done with volunteer hours.  The content is free to readers.  If you appreciate My Price County's content and want to support its efforts, you may monetarily contribute at this link, by sending a check to My Price County, P.O. Box 284, Phillips, WI  54555, or by contacting My Price County for other means of payment.  Any contributions are appreciated.  If you own a business, please contact us about advertising opportunities.  Also, we are considering subcontracting another individual to sell ads.  If you would like more information, please contact us.


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Shop the Palas Pyro fireworks tent on the corner of Hwy. 8 and County Road A in Prentice, Wisconsin, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., every day through July 6.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Phillips' Independence Day fireworks show, which will be four times as huge this year.  Plus, if you mention to the salesperson that you saw this on My Price County, you will receive 10% off your fireworks purchase at the tent.  Follow the Palas Pyro Facebook page at this link.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-839.html Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:20:03 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-839.html
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A complaint was filed on February 5, 2026, with the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) against the School District of Phillips.  According to the OCR, it was alleged that "Student A attended the district throughout the 2025-2026 school year.  According to the complainant, Student A has a disability that impacts his ability to organize schoolwork and stay on task, especially when he is over-stimulated or overwhelmed.  He received special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that, according to the complainant, changed twice between spring 2025 and spring 2026.  The complainant alleged that the following portions of Student A’s IEP were not implemented during the 2025-2026 school year:  (1) morning and evening check-ins with a case manager; (2) monthly occupational therapy consults; and (3) specially designed instruction in executive functioning skills for 15 minutes, 4 times per week.

"The complainant alleged that Student A was excluded from a February 5, 2026, school-wide field trip to [redacted content] on the basis of his disability.  According to the complainant, the special education case manager told Student A he could not attend because of his grades.  The complainant alleged Student A’s academic performance is impacted by his disability, and his grades were low due to the district’s failure to fully implement his IEP."

Since the school district receives federal financial assistance and it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of disability, the district must follow the laws.

Superintendent Rachel Hoffman responded on April 17, 2024.  According to the OCR, she explained that "the case manager informally checks in with Student A when he arrives to school and formally checks in with him before the start of his first academic course of the day, a course the case manager co-teaches.  At the end of the day, the case manager meets with Student A for a formal check-out when he returns items to a cubby in her classroom.  The same case manager provided Student A with instruction in executive functioning skills for approximately 30 minutes a day, four days per week."  Student A allegedly also received consultation-only occupational therapy rather than direct services.  The response omits a description of the services received and any recommendations by the therapist or implementation practices.

On April 24, 2026, Superintendent Hoffman met with the OCR to further discuss the matter.  More details can be found in the following document:  
  School District of Phillips Resolution Letter.pdf (Size: 200.83 KB / Downloads: 177)

Before the investigation was complete, the school district let the OCR know it wanted to resolve the complaint.  The OCR allowed this to happen through the Rapid Resolution Process (RRP).  A resolution agreement was signed by the school district on May 13, 2026.  The district was required to have its first monitoring report by May 28, 2026.  By September 14, 2026, the district must provide training to all relevant staff, which will address the prohibition of discrimination against students with disabilities.  By September 18, 2026, and October 9, 2026, the district must meet reporting requirements.  By January 1, 2027, the school district will be required to provide the OCR with documents to verify it provided all compensatory education and/or services in the written plan.  The full resolution agreement can be read in the following document:  
  School District of Phillips Resolution Agreement.pdf (Size: 157.06 KB / Downloads: 123)

Americans for Autism Advocacy (AFAA) shared their thoughts in a press release, stating, "“According to federal law, students eligible for special education services are entitled to a comprehensive education provided within the least restrictive setting.  It is a disgrace to all Wisconsinites that a school district within the Northwoods failed to prioritize the welfare of a student with significant learning disabilities.  For its swift action taken regarding the Phillips School District, Americans for Autism Advocacy applauds the Office of Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Education.  Jill Underly, the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, holds a fiduciary responsibility to guarantee that every school district across the state fully complies with the IDEA Act.  If Ms. Underly cannot fulfill her duty, then the Wisconsin Legislature must use their oversight duty in the 2027 session to hold her accountable."


Much of the research and writing of articles on My Price County is done with volunteer hours.  The content is free to readers.  If you appreciate My Price County's content and want to support its efforts, you may monetarily contribute at this link, by sending a check to My Price County, P.O. Box 284, Phillips, WI  54555, or by contacting My Price County for other means of payment.  Any contributions are appreciated.  If you own a business, please contact us about advertising opportunities.  Also, we are considering subcontracting another individual to sell ads.  If you would like more information, please contact us.]]>
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A complaint was filed on February 5, 2026, with the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) against the School District of Phillips.  According to the OCR, it was alleged that "Student A attended the district throughout the 2025-2026 school year.  According to the complainant, Student A has a disability that impacts his ability to organize schoolwork and stay on task, especially when he is over-stimulated or overwhelmed.  He received special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that, according to the complainant, changed twice between spring 2025 and spring 2026.  The complainant alleged that the following portions of Student A’s IEP were not implemented during the 2025-2026 school year:  (1) morning and evening check-ins with a case manager; (2) monthly occupational therapy consults; and (3) specially designed instruction in executive functioning skills for 15 minutes, 4 times per week.

"The complainant alleged that Student A was excluded from a February 5, 2026, school-wide field trip to [redacted content] on the basis of his disability.  According to the complainant, the special education case manager told Student A he could not attend because of his grades.  The complainant alleged Student A’s academic performance is impacted by his disability, and his grades were low due to the district’s failure to fully implement his IEP."

Since the school district receives federal financial assistance and it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of disability, the district must follow the laws.

Superintendent Rachel Hoffman responded on April 17, 2024.  According to the OCR, she explained that "the case manager informally checks in with Student A when he arrives to school and formally checks in with him before the start of his first academic course of the day, a course the case manager co-teaches.  At the end of the day, the case manager meets with Student A for a formal check-out when he returns items to a cubby in her classroom.  The same case manager provided Student A with instruction in executive functioning skills for approximately 30 minutes a day, four days per week."  Student A allegedly also received consultation-only occupational therapy rather than direct services.  The response omits a description of the services received and any recommendations by the therapist or implementation practices.

On April 24, 2026, Superintendent Hoffman met with the OCR to further discuss the matter.  More details can be found in the following document:  
  School District of Phillips Resolution Letter.pdf (Size: 200.83 KB / Downloads: 177)

Before the investigation was complete, the school district let the OCR know it wanted to resolve the complaint.  The OCR allowed this to happen through the Rapid Resolution Process (RRP).  A resolution agreement was signed by the school district on May 13, 2026.  The district was required to have its first monitoring report by May 28, 2026.  By September 14, 2026, the district must provide training to all relevant staff, which will address the prohibition of discrimination against students with disabilities.  By September 18, 2026, and October 9, 2026, the district must meet reporting requirements.  By January 1, 2027, the school district will be required to provide the OCR with documents to verify it provided all compensatory education and/or services in the written plan.  The full resolution agreement can be read in the following document:  
  School District of Phillips Resolution Agreement.pdf (Size: 157.06 KB / Downloads: 123)

Americans for Autism Advocacy (AFAA) shared their thoughts in a press release, stating, "“According to federal law, students eligible for special education services are entitled to a comprehensive education provided within the least restrictive setting.  It is a disgrace to all Wisconsinites that a school district within the Northwoods failed to prioritize the welfare of a student with significant learning disabilities.  For its swift action taken regarding the Phillips School District, Americans for Autism Advocacy applauds the Office of Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Education.  Jill Underly, the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, holds a fiduciary responsibility to guarantee that every school district across the state fully complies with the IDEA Act.  If Ms. Underly cannot fulfill her duty, then the Wisconsin Legislature must use their oversight duty in the 2027 session to hold her accountable."


Much of the research and writing of articles on My Price County is done with volunteer hours.  The content is free to readers.  If you appreciate My Price County's content and want to support its efforts, you may monetarily contribute at this link, by sending a check to My Price County, P.O. Box 284, Phillips, WI  54555, or by contacting My Price County for other means of payment.  Any contributions are appreciated.  If you own a business, please contact us about advertising opportunities.  Also, we are considering subcontracting another individual to sell ads.  If you would like more information, please contact us.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-838.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:46:42 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-838.html
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Photo Credit:  Still image capture from Price County video

At the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Land Use Committee Meeting, a number of residents were present to speak during public comment regarding the proposed gravel pit and temporary asphalt plant in the Town of Worcester.

Brent Janak, who is part of the company applying for the gravel pit application, stated that he heard the residents' concerns, and they have made some changes to address those concerns.

Linda Schilling stated she reached out to the DNR to get more information.  On June 5, the DNR called her back and asked for more information regarding the exact location of the proposed gravel pit and asphalt plant.  When she provided the address, he informed her that it was a landfill area, because the Grandview Hotel had been buried there in 1988 after it was demolished.  He said it would be a great concern to dig in that area or put a well there.  He also stated that he had not been contacted about digging on that site.  Linda stated the location can be verified on the DNR website.

Daniel Jorgenson requested objective evidence and data so that the board can make an informed decision.

Joseph Wengert spoke that he took surveys from this resort guests to see how his resort would be negatively impacted by a gravel pit or asphalt plant, and he said the results were dismal.  He has three guests waiting to re-book until a decision is made regarding the gravel pit and asphalt plant.

Mary Kurth, who lives directly across from the proposed gravel pit, wanted to know who would regulate the changes and how come it was not mentioned in Janaks' plan about the dump site.  She was wondering where the water table is and would like to know why Janaks aren't asked to do an Environmental Impact Statement given there is a dump site there.

The article continues after this promotional message.
THE PHILLIPS COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES EVENT WEEKEND IS HERE!  Get the list of sales at https://www.MyPriceCounty.com/sales.html.  Shop the sales from June 11 to 14, 2026.

Tammy Melbauer said she brought her concerns to the chairman of the Town of Worcester, but he said it was outside his purview and jurisdiction.  She said she is concerned with more truck traffic, and, if the permits are approved, she was requesting a reduced speed limit, the addition of a center line on the road, and a consideration of hours of operation.  She said the road has congestion with a lot of pedestrian traffic.

After public comment, Chairman Robert "Bob" Kopisch stated that American Asphalt withdrew its application for the asphalt plant.

Proposed conditions for the gravel pit were presented by Zoning and Land Conservation Administrator Evan Lund, which included:

1.  6 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours of operation with no hauling or crushing on Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day
2. Crushing can occur once per calendar year for a period no longer than four weeks
3. All applicable DNR administrative rules must be adhered to
4. Off-street parking for all vehicles at the property; no road parking
5. No crushing can occur within 500 feet of any residence that existed before May 21, 2026, unless the property owner gives written permission
6. A 50-foot unexcavated vegetative buffer must be along all property lines
7. 100-foot vegetative town road buffer must be maintained with a 60-foot exception for an access road
8. The pit floor shall be no lower than 1,480 feet elevation (using 2019 Price County LiDAR data), which equates to 30 to 35 feet deep.  The static water table is 40 to 50 feet below so there is a buffer of then feet.
9. There cannot be greater than 90 decibels measured at the property line
10. The pit entrance must be at least 100 feet from any driveway that existed as of May 21, 2026.
11. No asphalt, cement, or blasting will be permitted.  The permit only covers sand, gravel, and aggregate material crushing.
12. Solid waste shall not be placed in the gravel pit.
13. All debris and equipment must be removed after closure of the pit.
14. Access driveways shall be paved, crushed, or covered in recycled asphalt or stone within 100 feet of public roads.
15. Access should only be through designated points, and those points should be secured when not in operation.

Evan stated that there are three gravel pits on Hills Road, so any truck that goes to the east already drives down East Solberg Lake Road.

The committee approved the conditions as discussed, modifying the hours of operation from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and no operation on Sundays.

Committee Member Michelle Drobnik asked if they were setting a precedent with the gravel pit decisions.  It was discussed that conditional use permits would continue to be on a case-by-case basis.

The committee will further discuss the gravel pit and if the conditional use permit may get approved at the June 18, 2026, meeting.


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PALAS PYRO, LLC has fireworks for sale at the corner of Hwy. 8 and County Road A in Prentice.  Mention to the salesperson that you saw this on My Price County, and you will receive 10% off your fireworks purchase at the tent.  Follow the Palas Pyro, LLC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564691472380.]]>
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Photo Credit:  Still image capture from Price County video

At the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Land Use Committee Meeting, a number of residents were present to speak during public comment regarding the proposed gravel pit and temporary asphalt plant in the Town of Worcester.

Brent Janak, who is part of the company applying for the gravel pit application, stated that he heard the residents' concerns, and they have made some changes to address those concerns.

Linda Schilling stated she reached out to the DNR to get more information.  On June 5, the DNR called her back and asked for more information regarding the exact location of the proposed gravel pit and asphalt plant.  When she provided the address, he informed her that it was a landfill area, because the Grandview Hotel had been buried there in 1988 after it was demolished.  He said it would be a great concern to dig in that area or put a well there.  He also stated that he had not been contacted about digging on that site.  Linda stated the location can be verified on the DNR website.

Daniel Jorgenson requested objective evidence and data so that the board can make an informed decision.

Joseph Wengert spoke that he took surveys from this resort guests to see how his resort would be negatively impacted by a gravel pit or asphalt plant, and he said the results were dismal.  He has three guests waiting to re-book until a decision is made regarding the gravel pit and asphalt plant.

Mary Kurth, who lives directly across from the proposed gravel pit, wanted to know who would regulate the changes and how come it was not mentioned in Janaks' plan about the dump site.  She was wondering where the water table is and would like to know why Janaks aren't asked to do an Environmental Impact Statement given there is a dump site there.

The article continues after this promotional message.
THE PHILLIPS COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES EVENT WEEKEND IS HERE!  Get the list of sales at https://www.MyPriceCounty.com/sales.html.  Shop the sales from June 11 to 14, 2026.

Tammy Melbauer said she brought her concerns to the chairman of the Town of Worcester, but he said it was outside his purview and jurisdiction.  She said she is concerned with more truck traffic, and, if the permits are approved, she was requesting a reduced speed limit, the addition of a center line on the road, and a consideration of hours of operation.  She said the road has congestion with a lot of pedestrian traffic.

After public comment, Chairman Robert "Bob" Kopisch stated that American Asphalt withdrew its application for the asphalt plant.

Proposed conditions for the gravel pit were presented by Zoning and Land Conservation Administrator Evan Lund, which included:

1.  6 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours of operation with no hauling or crushing on Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day
2. Crushing can occur once per calendar year for a period no longer than four weeks
3. All applicable DNR administrative rules must be adhered to
4. Off-street parking for all vehicles at the property; no road parking
5. No crushing can occur within 500 feet of any residence that existed before May 21, 2026, unless the property owner gives written permission
6. A 50-foot unexcavated vegetative buffer must be along all property lines
7. 100-foot vegetative town road buffer must be maintained with a 60-foot exception for an access road
8. The pit floor shall be no lower than 1,480 feet elevation (using 2019 Price County LiDAR data), which equates to 30 to 35 feet deep.  The static water table is 40 to 50 feet below so there is a buffer of then feet.
9. There cannot be greater than 90 decibels measured at the property line
10. The pit entrance must be at least 100 feet from any driveway that existed as of May 21, 2026.
11. No asphalt, cement, or blasting will be permitted.  The permit only covers sand, gravel, and aggregate material crushing.
12. Solid waste shall not be placed in the gravel pit.
13. All debris and equipment must be removed after closure of the pit.
14. Access driveways shall be paved, crushed, or covered in recycled asphalt or stone within 100 feet of public roads.
15. Access should only be through designated points, and those points should be secured when not in operation.

Evan stated that there are three gravel pits on Hills Road, so any truck that goes to the east already drives down East Solberg Lake Road.

The committee approved the conditions as discussed, modifying the hours of operation from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and no operation on Sundays.

Committee Member Michelle Drobnik asked if they were setting a precedent with the gravel pit decisions.  It was discussed that conditional use permits would continue to be on a case-by-case basis.

The committee will further discuss the gravel pit and if the conditional use permit may get approved at the June 18, 2026, meeting.


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PALAS PYRO, LLC has fireworks for sale at the corner of Hwy. 8 and County Road A in Prentice.  Mention to the salesperson that you saw this on My Price County, and you will receive 10% off your fireworks purchase at the tent.  Follow the Palas Pyro, LLC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564691472380.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-837.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:52:29 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-837.html
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All who gather in and around Elk Lake Park this Independence Day will experience a fireworks show like none other that has been in Phillips, Wisconsin.  If you thought last year's show was great, imagine a show that is four times greater, an appropriate way to celebrate something as large as America's 250th birthday and the 150th year of Phillips being founded (on September 23, 1876).

The man helping to make this four-times-as-great show possible is Matt Palas, a Phillips High School graduate.  Matt, still having ties to the area through family and friends, has a special place in his heart for Phillips.  "I wanted to give back to the community that gave me so many opportunities and wonderful experiences while growing up.  I continue to care about this community and the people in it, so when the Chamber of Commerce and City of Phillips were wanting to do something larger for this year's celebration, I agreed to supply the fireworks at cost and to volunteer my time to set off the fireworks with the Phillips Fire Department," Matt said.  Matt says he enjoys running the fireworks show with an electronic, high-tech launching system that he purchased a number of years ago and upgraded for this event.  He also enjoys seeing everyone enjoying the fireworks show.  "It makes me happy to see others happy," he added.

This show has been many years in the making.  About fifteen years ago, Matt started setting small fireworks off in the back yard of the home of his mom and stepdad, Jan and Don Fox.  He invited close friends and family, and each year he made the show a little better.  When the back yard became too small for his friends and family, he moved it to a field.  In 2022, he had a much larger show planned, so he brought it to Badger's Den, opening the event up to the public with his donated fireworks show.  Family and friends helped with setting up the fireworks.  A year or two later, Matt purchased an electronic board to ignite them.  For the 2024 show, he had additional assistance from Austin, a fireworks salesman he met years prior at a fireworks tent.  After three years of setting off the fireworks from the softball field, the bar closed, and Matt needed to find another location.  A local friend of his suggested South Fork, and it was held there in 2025.  This year, Matt and Austin, along with the Phillips Fire Department, will have their biggest audience yet with everyone invited to watch a magnificent display of fireworks from Elk Lake Park, starting at 10 p.m. or shortly thereafter.  With larger fireworks and four times as many as last year, a longer than normal show is expected.  The rain date is July 5.

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Submitted photo.

With the launch of this larger event, Matt opened a fireworks tent in Prentice under the name of Palas Pyro, LLC.  Matt shared, "This isn't my full-time job, but I want to help the community, and opening this tent is one way that people can support the event.  On top of that, the fireworks for sale at the tent will be significantly cheaper than normal."  If you would like to help this show stay in Phillips, you can shop at the Palas Pyro fireworks tent on the corner of Hwy. 8 and County Road A in Prentice, Wisconsin, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., every day, from June 8 though July 6.  A portion of the proceeds supports the show.  Plus, if you mention to the salesperson that you saw this on My Price County, you will receive 10% off your fireworks purchase at the tent.

Another way to show your support is to follow the Palas Pyro, LLC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564691472380.

In the future, Matt plans to set up pre-orders so that people can place their fireworks orders in advance and have their fireworks ready for events like Independence Day, weddings, birthdays, or other important celebrations.  If you have an interest in larger-scale orders, contact 715-415-3873.


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Written by:  Lynne Bohn]]>
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All who gather in and around Elk Lake Park this Independence Day will experience a fireworks show like none other that has been in Phillips, Wisconsin.  If you thought last year's show was great, imagine a show that is four times greater, an appropriate way to celebrate something as large as America's 250th birthday and the 150th year of Phillips being founded (on September 23, 1876).

The man helping to make this four-times-as-great show possible is Matt Palas, a Phillips High School graduate.  Matt, still having ties to the area through family and friends, has a special place in his heart for Phillips.  "I wanted to give back to the community that gave me so many opportunities and wonderful experiences while growing up.  I continue to care about this community and the people in it, so when the Chamber of Commerce and City of Phillips were wanting to do something larger for this year's celebration, I agreed to supply the fireworks at cost and to volunteer my time to set off the fireworks with the Phillips Fire Department," Matt said.  Matt says he enjoys running the fireworks show with an electronic, high-tech launching system that he purchased a number of years ago and upgraded for this event.  He also enjoys seeing everyone enjoying the fireworks show.  "It makes me happy to see others happy," he added.

This show has been many years in the making.  About fifteen years ago, Matt started setting small fireworks off in the back yard of the home of his mom and stepdad, Jan and Don Fox.  He invited close friends and family, and each year he made the show a little better.  When the back yard became too small for his friends and family, he moved it to a field.  In 2022, he had a much larger show planned, so he brought it to Badger's Den, opening the event up to the public with his donated fireworks show.  Family and friends helped with setting up the fireworks.  A year or two later, Matt purchased an electronic board to ignite them.  For the 2024 show, he had additional assistance from Austin, a fireworks salesman he met years prior at a fireworks tent.  After three years of setting off the fireworks from the softball field, the bar closed, and Matt needed to find another location.  A local friend of his suggested South Fork, and it was held there in 2025.  This year, Matt and Austin, along with the Phillips Fire Department, will have their biggest audience yet with everyone invited to watch a magnificent display of fireworks from Elk Lake Park, starting at 10 p.m. or shortly thereafter.  With larger fireworks and four times as many as last year, a longer than normal show is expected.  The rain date is July 5.

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With the launch of this larger event, Matt opened a fireworks tent in Prentice under the name of Palas Pyro, LLC.  Matt shared, "This isn't my full-time job, but I want to help the community, and opening this tent is one way that people can support the event.  On top of that, the fireworks for sale at the tent will be significantly cheaper than normal."  If you would like to help this show stay in Phillips, you can shop at the Palas Pyro fireworks tent on the corner of Hwy. 8 and County Road A in Prentice, Wisconsin, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., every day, from June 8 though July 6.  A portion of the proceeds supports the show.  Plus, if you mention to the salesperson that you saw this on My Price County, you will receive 10% off your fireworks purchase at the tent.

Another way to show your support is to follow the Palas Pyro, LLC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564691472380.

In the future, Matt plans to set up pre-orders so that people can place their fireworks orders in advance and have their fireworks ready for events like Independence Day, weddings, birthdays, or other important celebrations.  If you have an interest in larger-scale orders, contact 715-415-3873.


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Written by:  Lynne Bohn]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-836.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:40:08 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-836.html
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Individuals, families, organizations, clubs, or businesses, meaning anyone and everyone, can enter a float in this year's Independence Day Parade in Phillips.

According to the Chamber of Commerce, the crowd will help decide the winning float, which will be awarded $250.

America turns 250 this year, and Phillips was founded 150 years ago on September 23, so the more floats showing pride for our great city and country, the better.

You must register your float with the Chamber of Commerce, so stop by the office or call 715-339-4100.

The Independence Day parade will start at 2 p.m. on July 4, 2026.  It will begin at Peterson Drive and proceed northward down Lake Avenue, ending at Elm Street.  The area will have a detour from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.]]>
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Individuals, families, organizations, clubs, or businesses, meaning anyone and everyone, can enter a float in this year's Independence Day Parade in Phillips.

According to the Chamber of Commerce, the crowd will help decide the winning float, which will be awarded $250.

America turns 250 this year, and Phillips was founded 150 years ago on September 23, so the more floats showing pride for our great city and country, the better.

You must register your float with the Chamber of Commerce, so stop by the office or call 715-339-4100.

The Independence Day parade will start at 2 p.m. on July 4, 2026.  It will begin at Peterson Drive and proceed northward down Lake Avenue, ending at Elm Street.  The area will have a detour from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-834.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:44:37 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-834.html The list and map for the Phillips Community-wide Garage Sales Event have been published at https://www.MyPriceCounty.com/sales.html.

You can access the list from your computer or smart phone at the above link.  If you want a list you can print, you will find two options in the second paragraph at the link.  The first option is a pdf with all the information, including sale number, address, dates & times, and items for each sale.  It is four pages.  The second option is a pdf that omits the "items" and puts the listings in two columns to make it two pages for those who want to print less.

There is also a link for the interactive Google map on the webpage.

Have a fun time thrift shopping with your friends and family.

The Phillips Community-wide Garage Sales Event will be back in June 2027.

The Price County County-wide Garage Sales Event will be held on August 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2026.  Watch our website, sometime in July, for information regarding listing your sale.

Click the link to get the current June 2026 sales list and map:  https://www.MyPriceCounty.com/sales.html


  Phillips 2026 Garage Sales Event, Final Flier.jpg (Size: 315.62 KB / Downloads: 186) ]]> The list and map for the Phillips Community-wide Garage Sales Event have been published at https://www.MyPriceCounty.com/sales.html.

You can access the list from your computer or smart phone at the above link.  If you want a list you can print, you will find two options in the second paragraph at the link.  The first option is a pdf with all the information, including sale number, address, dates & times, and items for each sale.  It is four pages.  The second option is a pdf that omits the "items" and puts the listings in two columns to make it two pages for those who want to print less.

There is also a link for the interactive Google map on the webpage.

Have a fun time thrift shopping with your friends and family.

The Phillips Community-wide Garage Sales Event will be back in June 2027.

The Price County County-wide Garage Sales Event will be held on August 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2026.  Watch our website, sometime in July, for information regarding listing your sale.

Click the link to get the current June 2026 sales list and map:  https://www.MyPriceCounty.com/sales.html


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Several 911 calls reported a two-vehicle accident on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 12:57 p.m., on State Highway 111 and County Road J in the Town of Harmony.

According to the Price County Sheriff's Office, the crash involved a 2023 Volkswagon SUV and a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

The lone occupant of the minivan was a 74-year-old woman from Kennan, Wisconsin, who perished in the accident.  The name of the woman is being withheld at this time.

The SUV contained three occupants, including a 57-year-old man, a 54-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old boy, all from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  They were transported from the scene with serious injuries.

The area was closed to traffic for a duration of time.  The cause of the accident is being investigated.

The Price County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Phillips Police Department, Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Price County Coroner's Office, Price County chaplain, Phillips Fire Department, Kennan-Georgetown Fire Department, Catawba-Harmony Fire Department, Prentice Ambulance Service, Central Price County Ambulance Service, Aspirus MedEvac Air, and Life Link.

You can share this article on Facebook at this link.]]>
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Several 911 calls reported a two-vehicle accident on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 12:57 p.m., on State Highway 111 and County Road J in the Town of Harmony.

According to the Price County Sheriff's Office, the crash involved a 2023 Volkswagon SUV and a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

The lone occupant of the minivan was a 74-year-old woman from Kennan, Wisconsin, who perished in the accident.  The name of the woman is being withheld at this time.

The SUV contained three occupants, including a 57-year-old man, a 54-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old boy, all from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  They were transported from the scene with serious injuries.

The area was closed to traffic for a duration of time.  The cause of the accident is being investigated.

The Price County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Phillips Police Department, Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Price County Coroner's Office, Price County chaplain, Phillips Fire Department, Kennan-Georgetown Fire Department, Catawba-Harmony Fire Department, Prentice Ambulance Service, Central Price County Ambulance Service, Aspirus MedEvac Air, and Life Link.

You can share this article on Facebook at this link.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-831.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:58:43 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-831.html
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On Monday, June 1, 2026, police were notified that a man's body was found near a pontoon in Soo Lake in the Town of Elk.

Deputies arrived on scene.  The man's body was brought to the shore by the person who notified the police.

Police determined that the man, Stanley Gruszka, of Phillips, was filling the gas tank of the pontoon.  His leg likely became stuck in the ladder of the pontoon, trapping him under water, and he passed on.

The Price County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Price County Coroner's Office, Wisconsin DNR, Phillips Fire Department, and Central Price County Ambulance Service.]]>
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On Monday, June 1, 2026, police were notified that a man's body was found near a pontoon in Soo Lake in the Town of Elk.

Deputies arrived on scene.  The man's body was brought to the shore by the person who notified the police.

Police determined that the man, Stanley Gruszka, of Phillips, was filling the gas tank of the pontoon.  His leg likely became stuck in the ladder of the pontoon, trapping him under water, and he passed on.

The Price County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Price County Coroner's Office, Wisconsin DNR, Phillips Fire Department, and Central Price County Ambulance Service.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-830.html Tue, 26 May 2026 09:49:01 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-830.html
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The Phillips downtown sidewalk project was completed in October 2025.

Cracking has taken place over the winter.  The Department of Public Works marked the cracked areas with pink paint.  The affected squares will be fixed under warranty by the company that installed the sidewalk.  Work is expected to begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Some residents have asked if the bottoms of the light poles are going to be made to look better.  My Price County tried to get this answer, but the question was misunderstood via email, so My Price County will ask again and publish information if we receive it.


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The director of the Department of Public Works, Jim Heizler, answered some community questions regarding the sidewalks.  He stated that the warranty has been extended for an additional year.  He said that not all the squares that were painted in pink were going to be replaced.  He said, "Some of the small areas that cracked are ground out and filled in with a self-leveling epoxy suitable for concrete repair and sealant."

Jim also stated that there are plans to repair the street light bases now that the sidewalk repairs are done.  Those repairs would be made for cosmetic reasons.  He assured, "These bases are over six feet long, buried into the ground, reinforced with a rebar frame.  The anchor bolts that hold the poles are three feet long.  They are safe."]]>
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The Phillips downtown sidewalk project was completed in October 2025.

Cracking has taken place over the winter.  The Department of Public Works marked the cracked areas with pink paint.  The affected squares will be fixed under warranty by the company that installed the sidewalk.  Work is expected to begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Some residents have asked if the bottoms of the light poles are going to be made to look better.  My Price County tried to get this answer, but the question was misunderstood via email, so My Price County will ask again and publish information if we receive it.


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UPDATED 6-10-2026:


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The director of the Department of Public Works, Jim Heizler, answered some community questions regarding the sidewalks.  He stated that the warranty has been extended for an additional year.  He said that not all the squares that were painted in pink were going to be replaced.  He said, "Some of the small areas that cracked are ground out and filled in with a self-leveling epoxy suitable for concrete repair and sealant."

Jim also stated that there are plans to repair the street light bases now that the sidewalk repairs are done.  Those repairs would be made for cosmetic reasons.  He assured, "These bases are over six feet long, buried into the ground, reinforced with a rebar frame.  The anchor bolts that hold the poles are three feet long.  They are safe."]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-820.html Sun, 17 May 2026 01:27:26 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-820.html
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The 6th annual community-wide garage sale event will take place on June 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2026 for anyone with a Phillips address, both in the city limits and in the country.

"For anyone wanting to have a sale, the listing is free.  My Price County promotes the event and the list of sales, so getting on the list should greatly increase traffic to each sale.  We have had people remark that the community-wide garage sale weekend brings them the most shoppers they see all year at their sales," said Lynne Bohn, event organizer.

My Price County is offering free advertising to residents who would like to have a garage sale on that weekend.  To participate, reserve your ad spot by submitting your first and last name, full address of your garage sale location, the days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and the times you set for your garage sale, along with a short list (30 words or less) of some of the items that will be at your garage sale.  Either message My Price County on Facebook or send an e-mail to Contact@MyPriceCounty.com with "Garage Sale" in the subject line.  While getting the garage sales sent via email is preferred, you can call 715-339-6677 if you do not have access to Messenger or email.  My Price County will confirm receipt of all messages and emails.  The deadline for submitting your garage sale is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.  Please note, you will need to place your own garage sales signs and do any additional advertising that you choose.

"The busiest days are Friday and Saturday," Lynne added, "but we will accept sales for Thursday and Sunday, as well, because some people like to run three- or four-day sales.  Anyone who hosts a garage sale can choose their days and times; no one has to host a sale on all four days unless they want to."

The community-wide garage sale event is being held to help promote the community.  Please help us make others aware of this event by sharing this article's link or the Facebook post.  You can also follow and invite your friends to the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1484183433122293.
Sales will be posted by the morning of June 11, 2026 at https://www.mypricecounty.com/sales.html.  Save that link but realize there are no current sales listed there yet, and the full list won't be published until June 11, 2026, if not a few days sooner.

The 3rd annual Price County Garage Sales Event will be held on August 6, 7, 8, and 9.  More information will follow in July.

You can share this article on Facebook from our public Facebook page at this link.]]>
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The 6th annual community-wide garage sale event will take place on June 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2026 for anyone with a Phillips address, both in the city limits and in the country.

"For anyone wanting to have a sale, the listing is free.  My Price County promotes the event and the list of sales, so getting on the list should greatly increase traffic to each sale.  We have had people remark that the community-wide garage sale weekend brings them the most shoppers they see all year at their sales," said Lynne Bohn, event organizer.

My Price County is offering free advertising to residents who would like to have a garage sale on that weekend.  To participate, reserve your ad spot by submitting your first and last name, full address of your garage sale location, the days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and the times you set for your garage sale, along with a short list (30 words or less) of some of the items that will be at your garage sale.  Either message My Price County on Facebook or send an e-mail to Contact@MyPriceCounty.com with "Garage Sale" in the subject line.  While getting the garage sales sent via email is preferred, you can call 715-339-6677 if you do not have access to Messenger or email.  My Price County will confirm receipt of all messages and emails.  The deadline for submitting your garage sale is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.  Please note, you will need to place your own garage sales signs and do any additional advertising that you choose.

"The busiest days are Friday and Saturday," Lynne added, "but we will accept sales for Thursday and Sunday, as well, because some people like to run three- or four-day sales.  Anyone who hosts a garage sale can choose their days and times; no one has to host a sale on all four days unless they want to."

The community-wide garage sale event is being held to help promote the community.  Please help us make others aware of this event by sharing this article's link or the Facebook post.  You can also follow and invite your friends to the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1484183433122293.
Sales will be posted by the morning of June 11, 2026 at https://www.mypricecounty.com/sales.html.  Save that link but realize there are no current sales listed there yet, and the full list won't be published until June 11, 2026, if not a few days sooner.

The 3rd annual Price County Garage Sales Event will be held on August 6, 7, 8, and 9.  More information will follow in July.

You can share this article on Facebook from our public Facebook page at this link.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-807.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:12:54 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-807.html
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On Monday, March 30, 2026, Mayor Charles "Chuck" Peterson did a 4-minute interview with Spectrum News regarding the challenges of getting grants, the cost of living, tourism, and childcare in Phillips.

He mentioned that its difficult to get grants for a small area.  Even though Phillips has a population of about 1,500, the outlying townships make the area larger than the city population itself.

He said the cost of living is less for buying groceries or buying a beer in the area.

Chuck mentioned that the amount of people in the area grows in the summer with all the tourism and the nice lakes that are available.

He stated childcare is a problem.  He said there are not many childcare facilities in the area, and the city clerk/treasurer has to bring one of her children to work.

To see the full video interview, click the link:  https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/new...challenges]]>
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On Monday, March 30, 2026, Mayor Charles "Chuck" Peterson did a 4-minute interview with Spectrum News regarding the challenges of getting grants, the cost of living, tourism, and childcare in Phillips.

He mentioned that its difficult to get grants for a small area.  Even though Phillips has a population of about 1,500, the outlying townships make the area larger than the city population itself.

He said the cost of living is less for buying groceries or buying a beer in the area.

Chuck mentioned that the amount of people in the area grows in the summer with all the tourism and the nice lakes that are available.

He stated childcare is a problem.  He said there are not many childcare facilities in the area, and the city clerk/treasurer has to bring one of her children to work.

To see the full video interview, click the link:  https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/new...challenges]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-806.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:08 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-806.html
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Written by:  Gavin Esterholm

TRACK AND FIELD

Track and field kicked off with its first practice last week, Monday, and, for the first time in a few years, they were actually outside because of the great weather. Their first meet was Thursday, March 19, at the Ashland High School indoor track. This year, there are a lot of familiar faces with a few new freshmen, but overall, a good number of athletes are competing.

BAND

The band went on the band trip and went to the Chazen Museum of Art in downtown Madison.  Afterward, students went to the West Town Mall to shop and eat dinner.  Next, the band members went to the Overture Center in Madison to watch Back to the Future, the musical.  The performance was extravagant.  I really enjoyed the sound and effects, as well as the pit band musicians, who did an amazing job.  Students stayed the night in Mount Horeb to wake up early, then left at 8:30 to head over to Spring Green to see the world-renowned House on the Rock, where everyone walked in awe as the seemingly never-ending tour continued through some of the most chaotic and obscure exhibits.  Students made a stop at Culver's in Spring Green to then head back to Phillips, a long haul home.  There was a band concert on Tuesday, March 17, in the Performing Arts Center, and solo and ensemble is quick to follow, on Friday, March 27, all day at Phillips High School.

QUIZ BOWL

The quiz bowl team was in the CESA 12 conference competition on Tuesday, March 17, in Ashland, where they faced various teams from around northern Wisconsin.

STUDENT COUNCIL

The student council is organizing its second blood drive of the year, which will be on April 15, 2026, in the gym.  They are looking for any willing donors to sign up. There will be information posted around the school with a QR code to sign up.

WRESTLING

Ayron DeLeasky and JJ Adomaitis were down at the Kohl Center in Madison, competing at the WIAA State Wrestling Meet.  JJ Adomaitis was seeded at the 5th spot of the Division 3, 150-pound weight class, and Aryon was seeded 8th for the Division 3, 190-pound weight class, with JJ finishing in the top 10 and Ayron finishing in the top 8.  Seniors include JJ Adomaitis, Ayron DeLeasky, and Sawyer Kucaba.

FBLA

FBLA is preparing for State, which is coming up in a few weeks, and they are also doing the annual butter braid fundraiser.

SOFTBALL

Softball practice started on Monday, March 16, and the next game is the weekend of March 28.

BASEBALL

Baseball started practice, and their first game is Tuesday, March 31, at Barron High School.

SOCCER

Soccer started practice, and their first game is a conference matchup against the Assumption Royals in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) OF THE PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY

The TAC will be hosting a scavenger hunt at the Phillips Public Library throughout the city limits, where groups and individuals can attempt a fun scavenger hunt to take them all around Phillips and have a good chance of winning some fun prizes. The TAC is also looking to start up a program to incentivize reading among high school and middle school students.  This will be called the 100 books before graduation.  This will offer prizes for the number of books read before graduation.  There will be more information for this to come in the future, as it is still in the works, but it will likely debut in April.

OTHER NEWS

The junior class completed the ACT testing on Tuesday, March 10.]]>
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Written by:  Gavin Esterholm

TRACK AND FIELD

Track and field kicked off with its first practice last week, Monday, and, for the first time in a few years, they were actually outside because of the great weather. Their first meet was Thursday, March 19, at the Ashland High School indoor track. This year, there are a lot of familiar faces with a few new freshmen, but overall, a good number of athletes are competing.

BAND

The band went on the band trip and went to the Chazen Museum of Art in downtown Madison.  Afterward, students went to the West Town Mall to shop and eat dinner.  Next, the band members went to the Overture Center in Madison to watch Back to the Future, the musical.  The performance was extravagant.  I really enjoyed the sound and effects, as well as the pit band musicians, who did an amazing job.  Students stayed the night in Mount Horeb to wake up early, then left at 8:30 to head over to Spring Green to see the world-renowned House on the Rock, where everyone walked in awe as the seemingly never-ending tour continued through some of the most chaotic and obscure exhibits.  Students made a stop at Culver's in Spring Green to then head back to Phillips, a long haul home.  There was a band concert on Tuesday, March 17, in the Performing Arts Center, and solo and ensemble is quick to follow, on Friday, March 27, all day at Phillips High School.

QUIZ BOWL

The quiz bowl team was in the CESA 12 conference competition on Tuesday, March 17, in Ashland, where they faced various teams from around northern Wisconsin.

STUDENT COUNCIL

The student council is organizing its second blood drive of the year, which will be on April 15, 2026, in the gym.  They are looking for any willing donors to sign up. There will be information posted around the school with a QR code to sign up.

WRESTLING

Ayron DeLeasky and JJ Adomaitis were down at the Kohl Center in Madison, competing at the WIAA State Wrestling Meet.  JJ Adomaitis was seeded at the 5th spot of the Division 3, 150-pound weight class, and Aryon was seeded 8th for the Division 3, 190-pound weight class, with JJ finishing in the top 10 and Ayron finishing in the top 8.  Seniors include JJ Adomaitis, Ayron DeLeasky, and Sawyer Kucaba.

FBLA

FBLA is preparing for State, which is coming up in a few weeks, and they are also doing the annual butter braid fundraiser.

SOFTBALL

Softball practice started on Monday, March 16, and the next game is the weekend of March 28.

BASEBALL

Baseball started practice, and their first game is Tuesday, March 31, at Barron High School.

SOCCER

Soccer started practice, and their first game is a conference matchup against the Assumption Royals in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) OF THE PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY

The TAC will be hosting a scavenger hunt at the Phillips Public Library throughout the city limits, where groups and individuals can attempt a fun scavenger hunt to take them all around Phillips and have a good chance of winning some fun prizes. The TAC is also looking to start up a program to incentivize reading among high school and middle school students.  This will be called the 100 books before graduation.  This will offer prizes for the number of books read before graduation.  There will be more information for this to come in the future, as it is still in the works, but it will likely debut in April.

OTHER NEWS

The junior class completed the ACT testing on Tuesday, March 10.]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-788.html Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:21:28 +0000 My Northern Wisconsin]]> https://www.mynorthernwisconsin.com/news/thread-788.html
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Written by:  Gavin Esterholm
February 16, 2026

Hockey

The hockey team finished the regular season with a record of 7-13.  The last game was played against Rhinelander, they won 5-2, and had a nice comeback game against Spooner two weeks ago.  The next game is in regionals, where they face Ashland, the #2 seed, as the #7 seed.

Student Council

Student Council planned Winterfest with dress-up days of pajama day, rhyme without reason, summer vs. winter, meme day, and neon day. The activity day was on Friday, and the Glo-Ball dance was on Saturday in the high school commons.

Band

The band has been preparing for their next concert on March 17, 2026.  Along with that, they have also been eagerly waiting for their trip down to Madison where they will watch Back to the Future on Broadway and visit the House on the Rock.

Choir

Emily Lamy said, “We had our POPS Concert last week and were able to test out the new dancing risers, which were a success.  Now we’re preparing for the Large Group Festival Concert and Solo and Ensemble.”

FBLA

Emmet Knudson shared, “FBLA had their regional leadership conference on Feb 7, 2026, where we had many people medal.  We have our Bucks game trip at the end of the month where students will get to go to Milwaukee for
the day, listen to a business panel, and get a tour of Fiserv Forum, as well as watch the game that night.”  McKenna Jones and Gabby Prostek advanced on to state, which will be held in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center in April.

Mock Trial

Mock trial has concluded their season after the regional at the Marathon County Courthouse where they had four trials facing off against some large schools.  They finished 4th overall, missing state once again by just two places.  The team will have twelve members returning next year, but that is with the loss of five seniors, including Gavin Esterholm, Joslyn Kleist, Pavithra Kumaravel, Suzanne Ludwig, and Leah Harper.

Spring Sports

Spring sports, such as baseball, track, softball, and soccer are making their way closer and closer with their start dates ranging from early to mid-March.

Trip to Appleton

A group of students went to Appleton to see Hamilton on Broadway.  Addie Gabay shared, "The trip was very good; everyone had lots of fun at the Fox River Mall, and Hamilton was a very fun musical to watch live."]]>
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Written by:  Gavin Esterholm
February 16, 2026

Hockey

The hockey team finished the regular season with a record of 7-13.  The last game was played against Rhinelander, they won 5-2, and had a nice comeback game against Spooner two weeks ago.  The next game is in regionals, where they face Ashland, the #2 seed, as the #7 seed.

Student Council

Student Council planned Winterfest with dress-up days of pajama day, rhyme without reason, summer vs. winter, meme day, and neon day. The activity day was on Friday, and the Glo-Ball dance was on Saturday in the high school commons.

Band

The band has been preparing for their next concert on March 17, 2026.  Along with that, they have also been eagerly waiting for their trip down to Madison where they will watch Back to the Future on Broadway and visit the House on the Rock.

Choir

Emily Lamy said, “We had our POPS Concert last week and were able to test out the new dancing risers, which were a success.  Now we’re preparing for the Large Group Festival Concert and Solo and Ensemble.”

FBLA

Emmet Knudson shared, “FBLA had their regional leadership conference on Feb 7, 2026, where we had many people medal.  We have our Bucks game trip at the end of the month where students will get to go to Milwaukee for
the day, listen to a business panel, and get a tour of Fiserv Forum, as well as watch the game that night.”  McKenna Jones and Gabby Prostek advanced on to state, which will be held in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center in April.

Mock Trial

Mock trial has concluded their season after the regional at the Marathon County Courthouse where they had four trials facing off against some large schools.  They finished 4th overall, missing state once again by just two places.  The team will have twelve members returning next year, but that is with the loss of five seniors, including Gavin Esterholm, Joslyn Kleist, Pavithra Kumaravel, Suzanne Ludwig, and Leah Harper.

Spring Sports

Spring sports, such as baseball, track, softball, and soccer are making their way closer and closer with their start dates ranging from early to mid-March.

Trip to Appleton

A group of students went to Appleton to see Hamilton on Broadway.  Addie Gabay shared, "The trip was very good; everyone had lots of fun at the Fox River Mall, and Hamilton was a very fun musical to watch live."]]>