7/19/2024

RHINELANDER - The Oneida County Health Department has announced one lab-confirmed case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, that was reported on July 16.  Symptoms of whooping cough generally starts with cold-like symptoms and turns into a strong cough that can be very severe, causing shortness of breath or vomiting.  The health department has identified potentially exposed people and are providing guidance for treatment.  People are encouraged to stay home from work if they are sick until symptoms have stopped.

7/19/2024

N. WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers to promote safe, responsible, and ethical hunting practices as hunter education instructors.   Interested volunteers can serve as apprentices under a sponsoring instructor for at least two complete courses or attend a certification training session hosted by a DNR Outdoor Skills Trainer.  Once certified, the DNR provides volunteer instructors with all the materials and equipment required to teach a hunter education course. For more information we have a link on the WUPM Facebook Page https://widnr.widen.net/s/sgbvkbx95s/outdoorskillstraineradministrativemap

7/19/2024

IRONWOOD – Festival Ironwood weekend is here.  Today the dropping of the ducks will take place at 10:00am.  $2 a duck every duck is a winner.  Last night ducks sold out within 90 minutes.  Today and tomorrow there will be 2 drops of ducks.  Today is also kids’ activity day starting at 10, Historic Ironwood Theater tours and silent movie at noon, Live music by the Grewe Crew at 1:30, Red Higgens at 4:30, Branded Hot County Kasey Kuker at 8:30.  Tomorrow Luther L Wright High School Ski Team pancake breakfast under the big top tent will start at 8.  The Depot car show starts at 9 along with the Arts and Crafts Vendors fair.  Pool tournaments, Strawberry Social, Live music along with Marty’s Goldenairs, and the daily 50/50 raffles.  Festival Ironwood schedule online at Ironwood Chamber website and on the WUPM Facebook Page.   https://ironwoodchamber.org/festival-ironwood/