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Has swine flu run its course? Vilas County says '3rd wave' possible

No Author — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:42:00 CST

Vilas County Health Department has scheduled another flu vaccination clinic for the public, for January 7^th, 2010, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Vilas County Courthouse.

Vilas County goes high-tech to allow victims to keep tabs on offenders

No Author — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:59:00 CST

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.

New DNR shoreland rules to force Oneida County overhaul in 2010

Ruth Sproull — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:15:00 CST

The effects of the state's new shoreland rules will be felt at the local level.

Vilas County Social Services feeling strain in face of budget cuts

Joe Costanza — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:34:00 CST

Foodshare, Badgercare Plus, and Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program have all seen sharp increases.

Oneida County passes 2010 budget, honors local students

Ruth Sproull — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:11:00 CST

County mining oversight committee continues to discuss options

Ruth Sproull — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:00 CST

Rethinking the whole mining issue, committee members question the wisdom of allowing exploration in Oneida County.

Oneida County board of supervisors considers downsizing

Ruth Sproull — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:07:00 CST

Proposal would cut the number of County Supervisors from 21 to 13, and save $68,000 annually, say proponents of the idea.

Oneida County reconsiders cut in funding for early childhood home visits

Ruth Sproull — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:19:00 CST

Family Resource Connection executive director Deb Blackstone convinced County Finance Committee of the importance of the home visiting program.

Minocqua contractor accused of substandard repair on Oneida County snowmobile bridge

Ruth Sproull — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:19:00 CST

County worried that DNR funding may be affected by poor quality workmanship and materials.

City and local organizations join forces to build new facility at Hodag Park

Ruth Sproull — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:44:00 CST

Good things happen when people pull together. This cooperative effort will soon benefit the whole community with a new building at Hodag Park.

Controversy pervades continued discussion of county planning

Ruth Sproull — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:53:00 CST

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.

Oneida County coordinator position will remain

Ruth Sproull — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:49:00 CST

Deja Vu all over again...Oneida County coordinator position could be on the block

Ruth Sproull — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:09:00 CST

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.

Oneida County Supervisor Frank Greb resigns as representative of Three Lakes

Ruth Sproull — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:32:00 CST

Forest management: Some see a rural/urban divide

Ruth Sproull — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:45:00 CST

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.

Low bids for new wastewater facility save taxpayers money

Kate Zambon — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:00 CST

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.

Shoreland Zoning hearing on updated NR 115 elicits strong response

Kate Zambon — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:00:00 CST

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.

Historic preservation efforts to be led by City Hall

Ruth Sproull — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:44:00 CST

The city planning commission will evaluate a possible downtown historic district. Ruth Sproull reports.

Oneida County committee approves consideration of mining exploration on forest land

Ruth Sproull — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:36:00 CST

Oneida County is revisiting the idea of leasing mineral exploration rights on county forest property. NNN's Ruth Sproull reports on a recent Mining Oversight/Local Impact Committee meeting.

Oneida County committee gets hung up on the details of comprehensive planning

Ruth Sproull — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:53:00 CST

While Oneida County pays the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission $265,000 to devise a "town-driven" plan that involves nine elements, the comprehensive planning committee's discussion gets hung up before beginning to discuss the first one.