Arbor Vitae News
- Author Ward has another book, this one for parents Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:25PMLocal resident and children’s author Jennifer Ward has added yet another parenting book to her published works.
- Local News Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:04PMARBOR VITAE - People enjoyed the annual Art Fair in Firemen's Park in Arbor Vitae and helped raise money for scholarships for local youth on Saturday.
- WJFW News Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:49PMWOODRUFF - The cause of the fire at the substation located off of Highway 47 between Woodruff and Lake Tomahawk is still under investigation.
- Local News Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 10:52PMARBOR VITAE - Harley-Davidson sponsors Harley's Heroes through the Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, which provides information and support for vets to receive their Veterans Affairs benefits.
- WJFW News Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 5:53PMARBOR VITAE - Harley-Davidson sponsors Harley's Heroes through the Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, which provides information and support for vets to receive their Veterans Affairs benefits.
- TO MARKET, TO MARKET Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 3:56PMYou might have to wait a few days longer for that sublime first bite of just-picked sweet corn. Area farmers are seeing slight delays in the season’s planting, but they’re not too worried.“It’s not been too bad. It started out cool and wet, but it got better,” said Steve Theis, a Yorkville grower whose Evergreen Farm raises vegetables, fruit and flowers sold at the venue hosted by the Naperville ...
- Local News Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 4:22PMARBOR VITAE-WOODRUFF - Disc golf enthusiasts have a new place to play in the Northwoods - Brandy Lake Disc Golf Park.
- Playground grass smart imitation Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 8:59AMThe Goddard School in Edwardsville celebrated the opening of its new “green” playground last week. The $55,000 playground was designed using Earth-friendly materials that are safer for children and the environment.
- Man riding bike gunned down in Inglewood Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 1:10PMInglewood police today sought the public's help to find the killers of a young man gunned down Wednesday while riding his bicycle.
- WJFW News Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 6:08PMEAGLE RIVER - Staff from the Government Accountability Board are in Waukesha County today to verify results from the close Supreme Court Justice election.
- Redondo Beach Police Department Cold Case Unit: Out from the cold Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 12:32AMMary Ann Wright was bludgeoned to death in 1962 while her two small children were just feet away in their north Redondo Beach home and her husband, Lucky, was playing a gig at a Belmont Shore nightclub.
- Double Murder In Front Of Inglewood Home Wednesday Night Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 11:34AMTwo men were shot in front of an Inglewood home Wednesday night, police said. The men, ages 54 and 30, were shot about 9:30 p.m. in the 9200 block of Second Avenue, near Arbor Vitae Street, Lt. Gabriela Garcia of Inglewood Police Department said.
- Soles 4 Souls gets administrators bound up Monday, December 6, 2010 @ 6:33PMMINOCQUA - Two Lakeland Union High School administrators in Minocqua had a hard time leaving the cafeteria Monday because they got a little tied up...literally!
- Starts survive winter, inside or out Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 2:16AMQ. I have a few small shrubs and perennials that I was unable to plant this season. What can I do? A. There are a few options available to you.
- Shelter from the Storm Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 6:23PM- There are warming shelters open across the Northwoods for those who lost electricity during the storm. The Laona Senior Center will open at 5:00 p.m Wednesday. Call 715-889-3742 for more information.
- Funeral for former publisher and contractor scheduled for Monday Saturday, October 9, 2010 @ 11:38PMFuneral services for Fred T. Ward, 58, founder of the Madera County Times and a past publisher of The Madera Tribune, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Jay Chapel, 1121 Roberts Ave., in Madera. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Arbor Vitae Cemetery.
- La Grange pilot, Hinsdale man identified as Wisconsin plane crash victims Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 10:43AMInvestigators are still trying to determine what caused a plane piloted by a La Grange man, carrying his uncle, from Hinsdale, to crash into a northern Wisconsin River on Thursday.
- CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsWis plane crash victim was suburban Chicago leader Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 1:44PMBROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Friends and officials say 1 of 2 Illinois men who died in a northern Wisconsin plane crash was once the village president of a Chicago suburb.
- Update: Names of passengers in Minocqua plane crash released Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 8:36AMMINOCQUA -- Two people aboard a multi-engine aircraft traveling to Lakeland Airport were found dead Friday in the Trout River, near where the plane had crashed in the woods.
- 2 killed when plane from Aurora crashes in Wis. river Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 12:19PMTwo people were killed when a multi-engine plane that had taken off from the Aurora Municipal Airport on Thursday crashed into a river in northern Wisconsin, officials said.
- 2 killed when plane from Aurora crashes in Wisconsin river Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 12:19PMTwo people were killed when a multi-engine plane that had taken off from the Aurora Municipal Airport on Thursday crashed into a river in northern Wisconsin, officials said.
- Updated: Crash of missing plane discovered near Minocqua Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:36AMA multi-engine Piper aircraft expected to land at the Lakeland Airport in Arbor Vitae last night has been found in a river five miles north of the Minocqua Airport, according to Federal Aviation Administration officals.
- UPDATE: Missing plane found-passengers dead Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 8:55AMEAGLE RIVER, Wis. (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration says a missing twin-engine plane has been found crashed in northern Wisconsin and two occupants are dead.
- State cancels plan for Arbor Vitae freeway interchange in Inglewood Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 9:00PMThe state Department of Transportation has called off plans to construct a new interchange along the San Diego (405) Freeway at Arbor Vitae Street in Inglewood, a spokesman said Monday.
- Widow finds strength and solace in spacious garden villa Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:23PMWidow finds strength and solace in spacious garden villa A street lined with villa homes in the Harford County community of Bulle Rock appears unremarkable, with exteriors that at a glance appear pretty much alike. It is only upon closer look that Bulle Rock residents' personalities shine through gardens, flags and lawn adornments.
- Road resurfacing, sewer work Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 3:49AMWORCESTER - The Department of Public Works & Parks advises motorists there will be delays this week at the following locations because of resurfacing and sewer work. The usual hours of work will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Milk Jug Regatta Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 9:37PMARBOR VITAE - What happens when you try and make a boat out of milk jugs? A lot of creativity and some good laughs. The 3rd annual Milk Jug Regatta took place at Slo's Pub on Big Arbor Vitae Lake Saturday afternoon.
- It’s fair time in the Northwoods Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 9:06AMJulie HolperinSpecial to the daily news The free Oneida County Fair opened last night and is in full swing through the weekend at the Pioneer Park Complex. The schedule looks full of great music, delectable deep-fried food and treats, as well as those thrilling carnival rides. I am happy to report there is wonderful musical entertainment planned throughout the weekend and it’s free, free, free.
- Worcester lists areas of roadwork this week Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:39AMWORCESTER - The Department of Public Works & Parks advises motorists there will be delays this week at the following locations because of resurfacing and sewer work. The usual hours of work will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- So much to do, so little summer Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:21AMAh, the smells of summer. I have traveled to Eagle River, St. Germain, Boulder Junction, Minocqua, Arbor Vitae, Antigo and Wausau in the last week. As we traveled I was reminded of my favorite summer aromas. The wildflowers on trails, any kind of meat being grilled, the grass after a rain, and, of course, sweaty children are just a few of my favorite summer smells. The new not-so-favorite smell ...
- The garden guru: Suburban blight Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:42AMIt has been a relatively pleasant year so far, at least in terms of weather. So what's going on with all these pests? Who opened the crate and let all the bad guys escape?
- NATH Playhouse Fundraiser Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:22PMRHINELANDER - The Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing has a playfull new way to earn money for a homeless shelter it's looking to establish.
- Economy changing travel habits Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:36AMA month into the summer tourism season, the local business community is reporting customers are taking short trips and visiting attractions close to home.
- More Local News: Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 9:44PMARBOR VITAE - There's still 60 days left until the statewide smoking ban goes into effect, but some local businesses have kicked the habit early.
- Police honor fallen Vilas County deputy Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 4:40AMMINOCQUA -- Hundreds of officers from across the state led a procession Friday afternoon from St. Germain to Minocqua to honor a Vilas County deputy killed Sunday.
- Doctor charged in death during surgery in home clinic Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 11:04PMDoctor charged in patient's death during surgery at a home clinic. The case highlights officials' concerns about low-cost surgeries performed outside of hospitals, particularly in low-income communities, but there are no statistics about problems during such operations.
- Harley-Davidson Impact Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 9:30PMTOMAHAWK - We still don't know what will happen to the two Harley Davidson Plants in Tomahawk, but community members say they're important aspects of the area.
- Student Environmental Education Day Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 7:15PMARBOR VITAE - About 170 kids got a taste of the great outdoors in Arbor Vitae Friday.
- Law enforcement turn out in force for Dahlvig funeral Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 5:54PMMINOCQUA Thousands of officers from across the state led a procession from St. Germain to Minocqua to honor a Vilas County deputy killed Sunday.
- Dahlvig procession moves from St. Germain to Minocqua Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 3:52PMby Bryon Graff MINOCQUA (WAOW) - A line of squad cars moves from St. Germain to Minocqua along Highways 70 and 51 in the funeral procession for Vilas County Sheriff's Deputy Kory Dahlvig. The memorial
- Funeral Services for Deputy Kory Dahlvig To Be Held Later This Week Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 10:51AMMINOCQUA - The community has a chance to pay their respects to a fallen Vilas County Sheriff's Deputy on Friday.
- Homicide charge possible in fatal crash Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 4:35AMLAC DU FLAMBEAU -- A Lac du Flambeau man who had a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit faces a potential homicide charge after a two-vehicle crash Sunday that killed a Vilas County Sheriffs deputy, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
- New environmental rules will alter look of lakeshores Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 4:33AMNew shoreland zoning rules are about to affect anyone with waterside property in Fond du Lac County or anywhere in the state.
- Kory Dahlvig's Mother Remembers Her Son Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 10:06PMRHINELANDER - 29-year-old Kory Dahlvig died in a car crash in the Township of Lac du Flambeau Sunday night.
- Scorecard: By the numbers Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 12:38AMNBA NBA DRAFT EARLY ENTRIES Players who have announced their intention to enter the NBA draft. The draft will be held June 24.
- Boston Marathon finishers from Wisconsin Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 7:04PMBOSTON (AP) -- How runners from Wisconsin finished in Monday's Boston Marathon. 69, Michael W. Heidke, Neenah, 2:29:39. 70, Mike J. Heling, Greenville, 2:29:47. 125, Samuel C. Jurek, La Crosse, 2:36:07. 390, Mark D. Meyers, Hartland, 2:47:29. 393, Rick S. Stefanovic, Milwaukee, 2:47:34. 394, Bryan Huberty, Madison, 2:47:35. 395, Kyle S. Fraser, Milwaukee, 2:47:36. 408, Dana C. Schulz, Germantown ...
- More Local News: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 10:54AMRHINELANDER - What are the biggest problems in your community? The Community Policing Class at Nicolet College is trying to answer that question. These students are working on a semester long project to identify different problems and ultimately come up with ways to solve them.
- The `can do' attitude Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 12:22AMCindi Swanson knows as well as anyone that jobs are tight, regardless of the applicants' ability levels. The Naperville advocate for people with disabilities is a member of the DuPage County Transition Planning Committee. The group helps young adults with challenges find work.
- The 'can do' attitude Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:17AMAt a time when more than one in four teens is unemployed, 18-year-old Kelly Neville doesn't have to worry about finding work. Kelly, who has Down syndrome, also is not among the eight out of 10 young people with disabilities who are unemployed.
- Night life Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:13AMBill Cosby: The legendary Bill Cosby will be at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin for two shows at 5 and 9 p.m. Sept. 25. Tickets are $50 to $95. On sale now. At 45 Symphony Way in Elgin. Call 847-931-5900 or visit www.hemmens.org.