Tomahawk Leader

Wisconsin is set to join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s Direct File Program for next year’s tax filing season.

Wisconsin to join IRS Direct File Program in 2025 - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

The weather has definitely challenged anglers lately. The water temps have been a bit up and down, but have basically hovered in the mid to upper 70s. Let’s hope for a normal fall with a long, slow, consistent decline in those temps throughout. That is what brings the great musky and walleye fishing in the fall.

Fishing Report: Hoping for a long, slow, consistent decline in water temps this fall - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper The weather has definitely challenged anglers lately. The water temps have been a bit up and down, but have basically hovered in the mid to upper 70s. Let’s hope for a normal fall with a long, slow, consistent decline in those temps throughout. That is what brings the great musky and walleye fishi...

American Legion Post 93 in Tomahawk recently congratulated the Legion’s 2024 baseball team and thanked the team’s supporters.

Legion recognizes 2024 baseball team, supporters - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

A Tomahawk-area college student recently received a scholarship from LP Building Solutions.

Local college student receives LP scholarship - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Aug. 19, 2024 - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper s reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) earlier this month announced that municipalities across the state received more than $170 million in the third quarter of 2024 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway and Expressway Policing Aids.

More than $170 million in quarterly aid payments allocated to local roads, communities - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

Last month, Noah Bixby and his brother Landon had a lemonade stand in front of Tomahawk Pharmacy on W. Wisconsin Ave.

The lemonade stand raised a total of $542.00, with all proceeds going to the Tomahawk Community Theater.

Lemonade stand raises funds for Tomahawk Community Theater - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper Last month, Noah Bixby and his brother Landon had a lemonade stand in front of Tomahawk Pharmacy on W. Wisconsin Ave.

As families prepare for another school year, the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention to keep kids safe.

Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to keep kids safe as start of new school year approaches - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) recently provided information on updates to school immunizations in Wisconsin, as well as vaccine clinics being offered ahead of the start of the school year.

LCHD provides information on changes to school immunizations - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

The Oneida County Substance Use Coalition last week announced that it is partnering with two state agencies in an effort to prevent and reduce substance use in the county.

Oneida County Substance Use Coalition, DHS, DOJ teaming up for ‘Real Talks Wisconsin’ - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

"What fun we had going through old stories and pictures, articles and notes, and putting together a stroll down our historic streets," Tomahawk Main Street Inc. said. "We were pleased with the turnout, as around 25 folks enjoyed presentations on the founding of Tomahawk (from Mr. Bradley, portrayed by George Nelson), as well as several of our businesses and buildings."

‘TomaWalk’ on W. Wisconsin Ave. offers opportunity to celebrate downtown’s past - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper "What fun we had going through old stories and pictures, articles and notes, and putting together a stroll down our historic streets," Tomahawk Main Street Inc. said. "We were pleased with the turnout, as around 25 folks enjoyed presentations on the founding of Tomahawk (from Mr. Bradley, portrayed....

At a joint meeting of the Lincoln County Administrative and Legislative (A&L) Committee and the Finance and Insurance Committee held Friday, Aug. 9, the committees passed a resolution authorizing a binding referendum on the issue of exceeding the tax levy to finance the continued operation of Pine Crest Nursing Home for the next five years and approved the referendum question language.

Pine Crest referendum language headed to Lincoln County board for consideration - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper At a joint meeting of the Lincoln County Administrative and Legislative (A&L) Committee and the Finance and Insurance Committee held Friday, Aug. 9, the committees passed a resolution authorizing a binding referendum on the issue of exceeding the tax levy to finance the continued operation of Pine C...

The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety convened an Informational Hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Merrill High School, which ran an uninterrupted seven and one-half hours long before all testimony was heard.

Senate Committee convenes hearing in response to Proulx’s death at Lincoln Hills - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

Wisconsin voters decided federal, state and local primary races, as well as the fates of two referendum questions, in the Tuesday, Aug. 13 Fall Primary Election.

Primary Election results: Republicans Tiffany, Felzkowski, Callahan to face Democratic challengers in November - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

The Tripoli High School Class of 1964 celebrated a 60-year reunion, held in conjunction with the Tripoli All-School Reunion at Palmquist Farm in Brantwood, on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Tripoli High School Class of 1964 holds 60-year reunion - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper For the Tomahawk Leader BRANTWOOD – The Tripoli High School Class of 1964 celebrated a 60-year reunion, held in conjunction with the Tripoli All-School Reunion at Palmquist Farm in Brantwood, on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Now that fall is on the near horizon, we’re looking forward to some great fall fishing following a really active summer. Water temps have been in the mid-70s – great swimming on a hot day! The traffic on the lakes is slowing a bit now, which bodes well for daytime fishing, and the mosquitoes and flies seem to have backed off a bit. All in all, this is a great time of the summer.

Fishing Report: Fall fishing set to follow active summer - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper Now that fall is on the near horizon, we’re looking forward to some great fall fishing following a really active summer. Water temps have been in the mid-70s – great swimming on a hot day! The traffic on the lakes is slowing a bit now, which bodes well for daytime fishing, and the mosquitoes and...

Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2024 gun deer season are available for purchase.

2024 bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations available - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

Members of the Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market recently presented a donation of $538.00 to the Surewood Forest Wishes for Kids group.

Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market donates to Surewood Forest Wishes for Kids - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

Numerous area road and bridge projects will be backed by federal funding.

Federal funding to support area road, bridge projects - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Aug. 12, 2024 - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

The Lincoln County Opioid Task Force is looking for two area residents to become members.

Lincoln County Opioid Task Force seeking community member partners - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

Nicolet College in Rhinelander is inviting area seniors to explore the Learning in Retirement (LIR) program this fall.

Nicolet College announces fall Learning in Retirement schedule - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

A Tomahawk dog recently took the top spot in a campaign promoting safe digging.

Tomahawk pup Arlo named first WPS ‘Ambassadog’ - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper For the Tomahawk Leader TOMAHAWK – A Tomahawk dog recently took the top spot in a campaign promoting safe digging. Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) customers and dog lovers alike cast thousands of votes last month for the best canine in the company’s first safe digging photo contest. Arlo, a 9-mon...

Ten Tomahawk High School cross country runners unofficially kicked off their season by competing in the Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Wisconsin’s oldest marathon, in Hurley on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Tomahawk runners take part in Paavo Nurmi Marathon - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper For the Tomahawk Leader HURLEY – Ten Tomahawk High School cross country runners unofficially kicked off their season by competing in the Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Wisconsin’s oldest marathon, in Hurley on Saturday, Aug. 10. Tomahawk had two teams compete in the five-person relay race. Team “Dr. Pe...

Oneida County last week announced the upcoming launch of a newly-integrated county department.

Oneida County to launch newly-integrated Human Services Department next year - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

With the start of the school year on the horizon, Aspirus Health shared tips to help prevent backpack-related pain or injuries.

Aspirus shares tips to prevent backpack-related pain, injuries - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a National Night Out event at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk last week.

National Night Out: Chamber event promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a National Night Out event at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

We had a lot of hot weather at the end of July, meaning water temps went up and fishing slowed, with one surprising exception. Musky! Who’d have thunk?

Fishing Report: Mornings, evenings seeing more action, less traffic - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

LP Building Solutions (LP) this week announced that it has been awarded the 2023 Safest Company Award from APA – The Engineered Wood Association.

LP wins APA’s 2023 Safest Company Award - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

"The first mention of Tomahawk boys’ basketball that this author can find was during the 1900-01 season," writes Bob Skubal, retired coach, historian and author of 'History of Tomahawk Sports.' "It is believed that Tomahawk played their very first basketball game on Dec. 2, 1900."

Tomahawk sports history: Boys’ basketball - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper By Bob Skubal Retired coach, historian, author of ‘History of Tomahawk Sports’ TOMAHAWK – The first mention of Tomahawk boys’ basketball that this author can find was during the 1900-01 season. It is believed that Tomahawk played their very first basketball game on Dec. 2, 1900. While the na...