RHINELANDER - People run for many reasons -- for fun, for competition, or to stay in shape.
But in September, you can run to remember.
Vilas County Deputy Sheriff Kory Dahlvig died three years ago while he was on duty.
Now, his family members want to turn that sad memory into an opportunity.
"I wanted to turn a tragic event into a positive community event, make something that would keep people talking in the community," said Melissa Lane, Dahlvig's cousin. "Just taking that day and saying 'We're going to remember Kory today.' Our family thinks about him every day."
Lane is organizing the "Run to Remember" 5k on the Nicolet College campus.
Dahlvig's badge number was 235, so Lane set a goal of 235 runners.
That's a big goal for a first-year run.
"We have a really good team of people behind the run to get it organized right now," she said. "We're looking for some volunteers on race day to do things like be on the road crew. The biggest help we need from the community is to have them come out and support the event."
The Run to Remember and Family Fun Day is Saturday, September 21.
You can register by calling 715-365-4518, or by visiting the links below.
RHINELANDER - A Rhinelander group working to maintain recreational trails in the area got some help in their mission. The Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association received grants to help fund its various projects.
The group got two DNR Recreational Trail Act Grants totaled at a little more than $13,000. The WPS Foundation also gave a total of $1,800 in grants. The grant money will be used to help with multiple projects.
One project is to construct a boardwalk over the wetlands of the Cassian Cross County Ski Trail. RASTA is also going to construct a new ski trail at Washburn.
For more information on all of RASTA's projects, visit their Facebook page lined below.
FLORENCE COUNTY - Two high school students died in a car crash early Friday morning in Florence County. The wreck happened at around 6:20 a.m. according to the Florence County Sheriff's Office.
The vehicle was traveling north on County Highway N in the Commonwealth Township, when the driver lost control while making a turn. The vehicle crossed the center line, left the roadway, and hit a tree, bursting into flames upon impact.
The names and ages of the Florence High School students will be released after notifications are made.
LAKE TOMAHAWK - Back in the early nineties, an event in Lake Tomahawk gave thanks to veterans. This year, a group of community members decided to bring it back.
The Vets and Guides event invites veterans from King, Tomah, and other areas to come to Lake Tomahawk for a day of fishing, food, and a good time.
RHINELANDER - This summer a Rhinelander attraction will start up in Minocqua as well. "The Key to Escape" room owners will open a second location right on Minocqua's main strip.
Owner Nick Strupp says he and the other owner wanted to find a space to offer more puzzles to more people.
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