WJFW News
Langlade County Forestry Department Administrator Dies While Hunting
Submitted: 11/17/2012
RUSSELL - The first death of the hunting season has been reported in Lincoln County.
51-year-old man Steven Jackson of Antigo was found unresponsive in the town of Russell outside of Gleason.
It happened around 6:15 Saturday evening.
Jackson was the Forest Administrator for Langlade County.
He was hunting with other people at the time.
Police say foul play is not suspected.
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Minocqua Farmers Market Opens for the Season
Submitted: 05/24/2013
MINOCQUA - Many of us have been waiting for home-grown fruits and vegetables. Now they're here at a Northwoods summer market. It's opening day for the Minocqua Farmers Market. 15 vendors filled the Minocqua Park Complex on Highway 70. They have vegetable plants, flowers, baked goods and MORE available for purchase.
Panel Blocks Change to Rent-to-Own Rules
Submitted: 05/24/2013
MADISON - Consumers will still be told how much interest they will pay at a rent-to-own businesses in Wisconsin. The Legislature's finance committee has blocked Republican Governor Scott Walker's plan to exempt rent-to-own businesses. A handful of Republicans, including Senate President Mike Ellis, have been pushing the committee to remove the proposal from the budget. The committee voted 10-6 yesterday to eliminate the plan.
Northwoods Magazine Reaches 35,000 Readers
Submitted: 05/23/2013
PRESQUE ISLE - You can find a magazine for almost any hobby, interest or passion. If your passion is the great state of Wisconsin (and whose isn't?), there's now a magazine for that, too. "Our Wisconsin" is a magazine that's more of a friendly conversation between neighbors. It features photos and stories from around the state.
Marketplace Day makes entrepreneurs of grade schoolers
Submitted: 05/23/2013
HARSHAW - A marketplace might make you think of a city square or a grocery store. But what about a grade school? The Northwoods Community Elementary School hosted Marketplace Day Thursday for friends, family, and community members. Kindergarteners through fifth graders sold flower pots, lemonade, and artwork.
One Dollar Price Tag on Historic Building
Submitted: 05/23/2013
MERRILL - An historic Merrill building will only cost you one dollar to buy, but the price tag is set low because there's much bigger cost involved. The Lincoln House in Merrill is badly damaged and beyond repair. It needs to be demolished. The buyer would have to pay for that, plus have a plan to redevelop the site. The city has been trying to sell the Lincoln House for three years.
Phone App Brings High-Tech to Northwoods Camping
Submitted: 05/23/2013
STATEWIDE - Camping in the Northwoods just got a little more high-tech, thanks to a new website and iPhone app. You can download the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest app on your iPhone. The app lets you see what campsites are available, and reserve your spot online. It also gives information about trails and other activities in the area. In the “old days” travelers could always call ahead about site availability, but by the time out of town visitors arrive, they might be full.
Farmers Alfalfa Crop Deals with Hard Winter
Submitted: 05/23/2013
DEERBROOK - Wisconsin farmers depend on alfalfa crop for feeding dairy cows. Usually, alfalfa survives winter. But a long, cold, and difficult winter is making things hard for many farmers. “That’s rot. The plant is green, and it’s growing but it’s not going to make another cutting,” said farmer Jason Nagel. This year’s growing season will be a challenge for him.