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LOGGERS GIRLS' BASKETBALL GETS SENSATIONAL WIN


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My Northern Wisconsin, 02-08-2023, 02:25 PM

Contributed by:  Steve Teeters

   
The Loggers celebrate a win!  Photo by:  Steve Teeters

The Lady Loggers basketball team was simply sensational on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in their 86-70 victory against the rival Athens Bluejays.

The Loggers came into the game needing a win against the Bluejays to draw even in the Marawood North conference standings.

Athens entered the contest with an 11-1 record in conference play while Phillips was 12-2.  The Bluejays' lone blemish in conference play came against this same Loggers team back on December 16.

The stakes were extremely high with conference title hopes on the line.  Phillips came ready to play, though, and was bolstered by an incredibly energized home crowd.  It was the type of setting you dream of as a sports fan.

Phillips actually found itself in an early hole, trailing 6-0 in the early going but was able to claw itself back into the game before Solita Kaster connected on a corner three pointer to take a 12-9 lead.

Each team would go on critical runs in the first half but strong rebounding and relentless defense carried Phillips to 35-34 advantage at the break. 

Phillips also had to navigate the latter part of the first half with key minutes from their bench as the frontcourt of Brooke Eckert, Elsa Schulter, and Solita Kaster all ran into some foul trouble. 

The Lady Loggers weathered the storm before their fantastic guard tandem took over the game in the second half.

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Sophomore Mataya Eckert scored 19 second half points while connecting on three enormous 3-pointers.  Meanwhile, Kacy Eggebrecht had 16 second half points while also draining two long balls.  Eckert and Eggebrecht finished with 28 and 25, respectively.  The backcourt pushed tempo with stifling defense and created a lot of transition buckets, as well.

Not to be outdone by the strong backcourt play, the trio of post players got it done, too.  Elsa Schluter scored 14 points, Brooke Eckert added 11 points, and Solita Kaster chipped in with 7 points.  Each also helped keep Athens off the glass.

As mentioned before, the bench also came up big with Sarah Knaack, Kendra Timmers, and Halle Lehman all contributing with solid play.

The Loggers travel to Marathon (8-6) on Thursday for a crucial game while Athens travels to Auburndale (9-4) on Friday.

   
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LOGGERS BASKETBALL TEAM SCORES BIG WIN


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My Northern Wisconsin, 02-07-2023, 01:50 PM

Contributed By:  Steve Teeters

It was a massive performance Monday night for the Phillips Loggers boys' hoops team as they defeated the Washburn Castle Guards, 75-64.

   
Photo by:  Angie Revak Zajechowski

This was definitely one of the better games I've watched this Loggers team play.  It should be noted that they really controlled this game from start to finish against a very strong Washburn team that came into action tonight with a 13-4 record.  Washburn's only losses came against last year's Division 5 state qualifier Hurley (14-4) and Solon Springs (18-1), which is currently ranked 7th in Division 5. 

   
Photo by:  Angie Revak Zajechowski

Washburn had strong shooting and one very physical post player.  It didn't matter though, because Phillips played excellent all around.  The offense was very balanced and featured some very strong shooting, especially from freshman point guard JJ Heikkinen.  Nate Belan was his usually dominant self, scoring all over the court while being a beast on the glass.  Several others contributed on the offensive end tonight, as well. 

The theme of the game seemed to be a Loggers offense that played very loose yet composed.  This team has good shooters and it certainly showed tonight.  The team played with fire and energy that fueled the victory.  Phillips improves to 5-14 on the year.  But if this game proves anything, it's not how you start; it's how you finish.  There's plenty of reason to be excited as the regular season winds down and as we look to the future.

And there is definitely reason to make it to the school tonight, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, as the Lady Loggers basketball team squares off against the rival Athens Bluejays for the Marawood North conference championship.  Let's pack the gym and watch the girls bring it home!

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SAWYER COUNTY: MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING AT LOCAL BAR


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My Northern Wisconsin, 02-03-2023, 08:10 PM

A stabbing occurred at a bar in the Village of Radisson on February 3, 2023.  At 7:55 a.m., Sawyer County Sheriff’s deputies, assisted by the Sawyer-Washburn-Burnett County SWAT Team and the Barron-Rusk County SWAT Team, responded to the scene.

While on their way to the crime scene, deputies learned that the victim left the bar and went to a residence next door.  The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ladysmith Hospital.  Needing more medical treatment, the person was later flown to another facility.  The extent of the injuries is currently unknown. 

The victim was able to tell the police the identity of the suspect, Mason C. Forest, 31, of Radisson.

Negotiations with the suspect were unsuccessful, so SWAT teams deployed chemical munitions into the establishment.  A short time later, with the assistance of a tactical robot, the SWAT team was able to call the suspect out.  He was taken into custody without further incident and arrested for First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Resisting Obstructing an Officer, and Disorderly Conduct. He is being held in the Sawyer County Jail and is awaiting a court appearance.

The incident remains under investigation by the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office.

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VILAS COUNTY: FOUR SNOWMOBILERS DIE IN LAST WEEK - UPDATED 2-6-2023


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My Northern Wisconsin, 01-30-2023, 05:13 AM

Four life-ending snowmobile accidents occurred within days of each other in Vilas County.  The first two accidents occurred when snowmobilers hit trees.  The third crash took two lives.  Chief Deputy Patrick Schmidt asked that people remember to operate their snowmobiles safely.  Before today's crash, he stated, "We’ve had three in a month and every little bit of safety info we can get out, helps.  This is not a good way to start 2023," he shared.  After today, the total for Vilas County has been brought to five deaths.

FIRST ACCIDENT

At 2:27 p.m. on January 26, 2023, the Vilas County 911 Center received a call of a snowmobiler who had struck a tree in the Town of Phelps.

Officers identified the snowmobile had gone off the trail, near Marker 920, and struck a tree.

Lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and operator, Diana Kiel, 59, of Phelps, Wisconsin, was pronounced deceased.

Assisting with the investigation was the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Phelps Fire Department and Ambulance, Vilas County Medical Examiner, and the WI Department of Natural Resources.

SECOND ACCIDENT

On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 7:02 p.m., 911 in Vilas County received a call that a snowmobiler had struck a tree in the Town of Arbor Vitae.

The snowmobiler had gone off the trail and struck a tree on Trail 17, which is near Schuman Road.

TG Redfern, 54, from Lovington, Illinois was pronounced deceased at the scene as life-saving efforts were unsuccessful.

The Vilas County Sheriff's Office, Arbor Vitae Fire Department and Rescue, Wisconsin State Patrol, Vilas County Medical Examiner, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources all assisted with the investigation.

THIRD ACCIDENT

On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:58 a.m., the Vilas County 911 Center received a call stating two snowmobilers had crashed on Trail 70 in the Town of Cloverland.

Emergency services responded.  Both snowmobile drivers, Robert Groter, 75, from Wyoming, Illinois and Andrew M. Spiess, 43, from Elmhurst, Illinois, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Assisting with the investigation were the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Saint Germain Fire Department and Ambulance, Boulder Junction Ambulance, Plum Lake Fire Department, Vilas County Medical Examiner, and WI Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).

The accident is under investigation by the WDNR.

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ONEIDA COUNTY: SECOND SNOWMOBILE CRASH IN THREE DAYS TAKES ANOTHER LIFE


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My Northern Wisconsin, 01-28-2023, 05:27 AM

On Friday, January 27, 2023, at approximately 11:10 p.m, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a snowmobile accident.  The accident was on Trail 51, which is south of Intersection 300 near the intersection of CTH L and Heafford Road, located in the Town of Nokomis.

Deputies were able to determine that a snowmobile overtook another snowmobile at a high rate of speed.  The passing snowmobile was unable to negotiate a curve in the trail, causing the snowmobile operator to be ejected from his seat.  He then struck a fence post.


Witnesses attempted life saving measures; however, the 41-year old man, Matthew R. Finstrom, from Plainfield, Illinois, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is completing an accident report.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Nokomis Fire, first responders, Oneida County EMS, Tomahawk EMS, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the DNR, and the Oneida County Medical Examiner’s Department.

A snowmobile crash on Thursday took the life of another man.  To read that article, click here.

   


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ONEIDA COUNTY: SNOWMOBILER DIES IN COLLISION WITH VEHICLE


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My Northern Wisconsin, 01-27-2023, 03:55 AM

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to a snowmobile accident in the Town of Newbold.  Located near the intersection of Hwy. 47 and Bridge Road, deputies determined that a group of snowmobilers were crossing Hwy. 47 from east to west.  The last snowmobile in the group was struck by a vehicle that had been traveling southbound. 

The last snowmobiler, Michael J. Green, 57, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, was pronounced deceased at the accident scene.

The operator of the vehicle was treated for minor injuries by the Rhinelander Fire Department and released from the scene.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reconstructed the scene to complete an accident report.  The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Newbold Fire Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Rhinelander Fire Department, DNR, Oneida County Highway Department, and Oneida County Medical Examiner’s Department.

   


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VALENTINE'S WEEKEND FEATURES A CONCERT ON FRIDAY AND FAMILY FORMAL DANCE ON SATURDAY


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My Northern Wisconsin, 01-17-2023, 04:36 AM

What better way to spend the weekend before Valentine's Day than with your family?  Two events will be held in Phillips offering plenty of entertainment.

BEN FULLER CONCERT

   

On Friday, February 10, 2023, a fundraising concert is being hosted by the Northwoods Living Hope, a new non-profit group with a mission to provide temporary and transitional housing to women and children in need.

The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Phillips High School Auditorium (Performing Arts Center).

Tickets are on sale now at https://nightofhope4u.eventbrite.com at $25 per adult and $15 per student.  Free will donations are also appreciated.  All proceeds will go to Northwoods Living Hope.

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FAMILY FORMAL DANCE

   

On Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Logger Family Formal will be held at the Phillips Municipal Center.  It is being hosted as a fundraising event by the Loggers United Booster Club.

Children of all ages and their parents (or any other adult in their life) are invited to dress up and enjoy a night of dancing in a decorated environment with music provided by a local DJ; photo sessions; snacks and refreshments; a chocolate fountain; and a special performance by the Phillips Dance Team.  Every child in attendance will receive a keepsake gift, and adults will have a chance to win gift certificates.

The Loggers United Booster Club is pre-selling tickets.  To be able to attend you must have a ticket in advance.  Tickets must be purchased by January 21, 2023.  Adult tickets are $20 each and children are $5 each.  To sign up, fill out the form and make your check payable to the Loggers United Booster Club.

If you have any questions, you can view the event's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/events/677549640767204, contact Nykki at 715-820-2977, or e-mail loggersunitedbc@gmail.com.


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LINCOLN COUNTY: THREE PEOPLE INJURED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH


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My Northern Wisconsin, 01-15-2023, 04:10 AM

On Saturday, January 14, 2023, at approximately 7:48 a.m., a 911 call was received reporting a motor vehicle crash with injuries in the Township of Scott.  The crash involved two vehicles at the intersection of County Hwy. Q (CTH Q) and Joe Snow Road.

According to interviews during a preliminary investigation, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has concluded that a 63-year old Merrill man was operating an SUV with an adult female and two children southbound on CTH Q.  The SUV was struck by a pick-up truck operated by a 61-year old Merrill man who ran the stop sign located on the westbound lane of Joe Snow Road.

The adult female and one of the children were transported to the hospital for significant injuries.  The other child was transported to a children's hospital for serious injuries.  None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.  Neither of the male drivers were injured in the accident.

The operator of the pick-up truck will be cited for "Failure to Stop at Stop Sign - Cause Great Bodily Harm," and other citations may be given based on further investigation.


   


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POLICE REPORTS: DECEMBER 2022 - Updated 2-14-23


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My Northern Wisconsin, 01-13-2023, 06:23 PM

   

Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.

PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

12-1-2022:  A house in Phillips that was destroyed by fire in November caught fire again.  The owner reported the second fire.

12-1-2022:  A man reported that he got into an accident in Prentice after a small burgundy SUV cut him off, which caused him to drive into a light pole.  The man was not injured but his car was not operable.

12-1-2022:  A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend of three years ago was using her debit card without her permission.  She canceled the card but could not get her money back.

12-1-2022:  A woman reported that another woman accidentally hit a U-Haul truck while returning a U-Haul truck.

12-1-2022:  A woman reported a vehicle was in her driveway pulled all the way up to her house, so she kept driving past her driveway.  However, the vehicle followed her.  She was informed to drive to the sheriff's office and deputies were sent.  They conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle.

12-4-2022:  A man reported another man was walking down County Road D and acting suspicious.  He was yelling at no one in particular.  The man had a tan backpack and was wearing a hat and an orange shirt with a sweatshirt over it.

12-4-2022:  A man requested an ambulance for a female who was not responding and possibly overdosed on medication.  The Prentice Ambulance Service could not get a crew to take the call and requested Rib Lake Ambulance Service to be paged; they responded.  A first responder from Ogema advised CPR was in process.  The woman was not able to be revived.

12-7-2022:  A bus driver reported a car going past her vehicle while her stop sign was out and flashing lights were on while she was letting children off her bus.

12-8-2022:  A man reported tracks to and from his patio window, which was smashed at his home in Prentice.

12-9-2022:  An ambulance reported hitting a deer on the way to a call.  They were able to continue to the emergency call but did not know if the deer was dead.  After the call, they went back and saw the deer was still alive.  A deputy was updated.

12-14-22:  A woman called requesting an officer assist with removing a man at a local bar.  The man refused to leave the establishment and reportedly attacked the woman.  Deputies responded.

12-14-22:  A woman reported a disorderly neighbor in Prentice who she said was harassing her at their apartment complex.

12-15-22:  A woman reported a man had a knife and threatened to kill himself.  He then left home on foot.

12-17-22:  Urgent Care in Portage County called stating a woman was petting a stray cat in Phillips two days prior when it climbed on her, scratched her, and bit the back of her head.  The bite left two puncture wounds that became infected.  The cat was described as a gray and black cat with stripes.

12-18-22:  A Park Falls man called 911 to request assistance because an M16 combat rifle was levitating in his apartment.  He stated it was giving off a blue energy.  He said he had been visited by the Treasury Department in November of 2020 but did not believe the situation was related to this visit.  He also stated he felt like something was trying to pull the vertebrae out of his back but he was confident his spine would keep the vertebrae in place.  Police responded.

12-22-22:  A man reported that he and his grandson almost hit snowmobiles on Old 13 Road.  The snowmobiles were reportedly using the boat landing and then taking Old 13 Road into town.  He said snowmobiles were all over the roadway, riding on the snow banks, and kicking snow back into the roadway.  He said the same thing happened last year.

12-22-22:  A woman reported damage to a headstone in Fifield.

12-23-22:  A woman with dementia called 911 several times stating people were attempting to set fires and blow up the nursing home in Park Falls and no one was doing anything about it.  The nursing home was called, there was no fire or threats, and dispatch asked them to monitor the woman so she did not keep calling 911.

12-28-22:  A woman reported several subjects were outside her residence taking pictures, were on her roof, and were shining lights into her residence.  The woman stated she locked herself in her bathroom because the subjects were in her residence.  A deputy responded.

12-28-22:  A woman reported her fifteen year old daughter was sexually assaulted by a seventeen year old who tried to put his hand down her pants multiple times.

12-30-22:  A train was derailed in Prentice and workers were going to put it back on the tracks.

12-30-22:  A man reported a fire in his shop in Phillips.  There was a dump truck on fire inside a pole shed.

12-31-22:  A caller stated a man had left a deceased cow about 15 feet from the roadway.

12-31-22:  A woman reported her husband went looking for their dog, who got scared by fireworks.  She said her husband was gone for 45 minutes.  The woman was advised her husband was with a deputy and they were searching for the dog.

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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT

12/5/22:  Received a report of an adult male yelling obscurities in the middle of a city street.  An officer and Price County Deputy arrived and spoke with the adult male who had sustained a head wound from fall of with bike.  The officer learned the male was on probation and had violated the conditions.  A probation hold was placed on the adult male.

12/6/22:  Responded to a report of a retail theft at a store in the City of Phillips.  Officers responded and were able to locate the individual involved.  Officers were able to get the property returned to the
store.  Officers issued an ordinance violation to the individual involved.

12/7/22:  Received notification from a local school that they had sent a letter to a former student prohibiting him from being on the school's campus.  The letter was mailed to the subject and serves as a formal warning.
The letter is on file at the Phillips Police Department.

12/10/22:  Assisted the La Ronge Royal Canadian Mounted Police with locating a missing person.  The missing male individual came to the Phillips Police Department and stated he was okay.  An officer contacted the La Ronge Royal Canadian Mounted Police and advised them the male individual was safe.

12/12/22:  Investigated a parent who failed to properly supervise their minor child.  The minor child acquired multiple law enforcement contacts within a three-month period for offenses including habitual truancy, property
damage, and possession of CBD products.  The parent was issued a city ordinance citation for failure to supervise minor children.

12/13/22: Received a complaint of an individual making threatening comments to do harm to employees of a business in the City of Phillips.  An investigation determined the individual made specific threats to harm
another branch of the business outside of Phillips.  The individual was determined to be from outside the City of Phillips.  The Price County Sheriff's Office was contacted to investigate the incident as it had occurred outside the City of Phillips.

12/13/22:  Responded to a local business where an employee was passed out and behaving strangely.  The officer learned that the employee was intoxicated.  The officer contacted the manager who sent another employee to close the business.

12/14/22:  Responded to a local establishment for a report of a disorderly subject that refused to leave.  Officers were informed that some type of physical altercation occurred.  Officers spoke to the victim and attempted to speak to the suspect.  The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery.

12/17/22:  An officer on patrol heard gunfire coming from outside the City of Phillips.  The Price County Sheriff's Office were advised.  The Price County Sheriff's Office, along with Phillips Police, searched the area but did not locate anything.

12/19/22:  Received a report from a local school district regarding two adult males who had gained access to the school and used the facilities when school was not in session.  The school representative indicated he
would be looking into the matter further and would advise if any law enforcement involvement would be necessary.

12/19/22:  Advised of an argument that had a occurred at a business in the City of Phillips.  An officer responded and spoke with all parties involved.  An investigation is pending.

12/20/22:  Responded to a residence for the report of the odor of marijuana.  The officer responded and met with the complainant who stated that the other tenant has masked the odor with spray and there was no longer an odor.  The officer was unable to identify the odor of marijuana.  The officer spoke with the other tenant who stated they believed the complainant was harassing them.

12/22/22:  Met with a citizen who wished to file a complaint against the Department of Public Works.  The citizen stated the snow was unevenly distributed on the sides of the roads.  The officer informed the Department of Public Works of the complaint.

12/23/22:  Notified by the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry of an adult male who is going to be working in the City of Phillips.

12/24/22:  Responded to an assisted living facility to assist Central Price County Ambulance Service with a female patient.  An officer shoveled the entranceway for the ambulance crew to load the patient.  The patient was
transported via ambulance to the medical center in Park Falls, Wisconsin.

12/27/22:  Responded to an incident at a residence in the City of Phillips.  The officers made contact with the complainant and were able to assist her.  Officers discovered the presence of a controlled substance and seized the contraband.  Officers will be referring this incident for criminal charges.  Officers will also be referring this report to Human Services.

12/28/22:  The City of Phillips Police Department, along with the Price County Sheriff's Department, responded to an apartment in the City of Phillips for a report of an abandoned 911 call.  While making contact at the apartment, drug items were voluntarily given to the officers by a tenant.  A search warrant was applied for and one male was arrested for possession of
methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony bail jumping.

12/29/22:  Met with a resident of the City of Phillips who had a complaint of images being shared electronically without his consent.  The matter is under investigation.

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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

12/01/2022: An officer responded to a residence to assist a female subject who believed she was scammed on her computer.

12/02/2022: An officer received a complaint of a threatening message sent from a subject possibly residing in Park Falls.  The officer did not make contact with the suspect as they no longer live at their listed address.

12/03/2022:  A person called in a complaint of her neighbor removing her bread and peanuts she uses to feed squirrels.  The neighbor was warned for trespassing.

12/06/2022:  An officer assisted a Price County deputy with a vehicle on fire on Hwy. 182 outside of city limits.

12/08/2022: A domestic violence incident occurred, and the predominant aggressor was arrested and transported to jail.  Charges of disorderly conduct, battery, and false imprisonment are being referred for the male offender.  A charge of disorderly conduct and battery are being referred for the female offender.

12/09/2022:  A deer that appeared to have been shot was reported as being deceased in a yard.

12/10/2022:  A felony domestic abuse incident occurred involving an edged weapon.  There were minor injuries.  The offender was arrested and transported to the Price County Jail.  Charges were referred to the district attorney's office.

12/24/2022:  An officer responded to the STH 13 bridge for the report of an unknown accident. An officer arrived on scene and located a single vehicle pulled over in a nearby driveway.  Upon investigation, it was found the vehicle had lost control and drove into the west guard rail and then the east guard rail.  An officer observed significant damage to the vehicle making it a reportable
crash.  The driver received numerous citations.

12/24/2022:  A motorist called reporting a male subject on the ground in the snow in the area of STH 13 and STH 182.  Officers responded and located an intoxicated male subject on the ground on the snow-drifted sidewalk near STH 182 and 3rd Avenue South.

12/24/2022:  An officer spoke with a female subject who reported she was at a bar the night prior.  The female subject reported a male subject who was in the bar had taken her phone and vehicle keys from her jacket.  The female stated she confronted the male subject and he was then kicked out of the bar by the owner.  An investigation was conducted.

   
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COUNTY CASH RESERVES BEING INVESTED AND FAIRGROUNDS UPDATE


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My Northern Wisconsin, 01-11-2023, 08:21 PM

   

COUNTY CASH RESERVES

At a December meeting of the county board, it was approved that some of the county's cash reserves would be put into CDs or bonds to receive higher interest rates than they would be receiving in a checking or savings account, according to County Administrator Nick Trimner.

He stated that several other counties participate in this type of investing with PMA, known as PMA Financial Network, LLC and PMA Securities, LLC.  "PMA approached me at a conference, which, in turn, I brought the conversation to the full board for consideration."

Nick feels the county should see a significant increase in the amount of money it receives in interest.  "I'm not aware of any cons or high risk issues," he added.

Short-term funds and long-term funds will be invested.  "The strategy used is like a ladder," Nick explained.  "We will look at 3, 5, 9, [and] 12 month investments.  So every three months we would have an opportunity to review a portion of the investment."

He said the county is not investing excess money.  "It is money that is set aside for our minimum required reserves and for projects that have not been completed yet."  During our interview in December, Nick stated that the amount had not yet been determined at that time.

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FAIRGROUNDS UPDATE

Regarding the fairgrounds, a rumor was going around that the property was not going to be sold to the Baratkas due to a failed wetlands survey.  County Administrator Nick Trimner said the opposite is true.  "We got the reports back, and it is not a flood plain, so the purchaser wants to continue with the sale."


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