Vilas County Health Department has scheduled another flu vaccination clinic for the public, for January 7th, 2010, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Vilas County Courthouse.
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Gone from jail, but not from WI-VINE. (stock photo)
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Vilas residents now will be able to call or go on-line to keep track of offenders in the county jail, according to Sheriff John Niebuhr.
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Winners of the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation state-wide speaking contest were (L-R) Cassandra Hoger of Three Lakes Senior High School, Ben Metzger of Three Lakes Junior High School and Grace Hoger of Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Photo: Ruth Sproull)
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Supervisor John Hoffman (L) was elected vice-chairman, replacing Frank Greb who resigned with Jack Young (R) who proposed a bold new downsizing of the county board.
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Proposal would cut the number of County Supervisors from 21 to 13, and save $68,000 annually, say proponents of the idea.
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Forestry committee chairman Wilbur Petroskey said that work by private contractors for the county should be done "right the first time."
(Photo: Ruth Sproull)
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County worried that DNR funding may be affected by poor quality workmanship and materials.
Former State Senate candidate and Town of Little Rice Supervisor Tom Tiffany spoke out against Smart Growth at the county's most recent planning meeting, reports NNN's Ruth Sproull.
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Supervisor Peter Wolk wants to eliminate Oneida County's coordinator position.
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In a move some consider impractical and possibly in violation of county code, Oneida County Supervisor Peter Wolk wants to eliminate the position of county coordinator. Ruth Sproull reports.
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Jane Severt is the executive director of the Wisconsin Forests Association. She recently met with the Oneida County Forestry, Land and Outdoor Recreation Committee.
(Photo: Ruth Sproull)
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Rumors circulate that counties are working to take back control of federal forest lands to increase timber harvesting. Ruth Sproull reports on a related discussion at a recent Oneida County Board committee meeting.
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Oneida County Zoning Administrator Karl Jennrich shows a map of the Minocqua area that highlights areas that will be affected by new limits on impervious surfaces
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Wisconsin State Senators Holperin and Miller traveled to the Northwoods this past Thursday to hear comments from local residents on proposed changes to Shoreland Zoning rule NR 115. Kate Zambon reports.
Rethinking the whole mining issue, committee members question the wisdom of allowing exploration in Oneida County.
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Deb Blackstone who is executive director of the Family Resource Connection was delighted that some of the county funding for the agency's family visits program was reinstated by the finance committee.
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Family Resource Connection executive director Deb Blackstone convinced County Finance Committee of the importance of the home visiting program.
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Mayor Dick Johns, left, and Rhinelander Lions president Bob Berns examine the plans for the proposed concession building at Hodag Park.
(Photo: Sue Schneider)
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Good things happen when people pull together. This cooperative effort will soon benefit the whole community with a new building at Hodag Park.
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Supervisor Frank Greb, known as a budget hawk, has resigned from the Oneida County board staying only through the budget cycle.
(Photo: Ruth Sproull)
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The Rhinelander City Council voted Tuesday to approve bids for the construction of new wastewater treatment facility
(Photo: Kate Zambon)
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The Rhinelander City Council voted Tuesday to approve the bids for the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility. Kate Zambon reports on why the city decided it was time for the new facility, and why this project is coming at a good time.
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Historic district designation will originate at City Hall, committee chairman says.
(Photo: Ruth Sproull)
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The city planning commission will evaluate a possible downtown historic district. Ruth Sproull reports.
