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PRESS RELEASE U.S. Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman requesting swift action to mitigate Canadian wildfires after years of negative impacts on Northeast Wisconsin and across the state. “I write to you today on behalf of my constituents who have been dealing with hazardous Canadian […]
Frederic “Fritz” L. Schlicher December 3, 1930 – August 6, 2025 Frederic “Fritz” L. Schlicher, 94, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. He was born on Dec. 3, 1930, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Marian (Baldwin) Schlicher. Fred married Norma Schroeder on June 26, 1954, in […]
Residents favor cooperation with ICE, favor mother over inseminated person, and support elimination of state tax on seniors By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Earlier this year, I sent out my spring survey to help me determine your priorities for this legislative session. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out a survey! I […]
Around Town SAVE THE DATE: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will have Hops and Hymns at The Mill on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. Spoken will be leading songs and doing some of their favorites. Contact the church or sign up at The Mills if you plan to eat at 5 p.m. WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Local […]
The Harrison Town Board will convene on Monday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Northland Lutheran Church, N9880 State Hwy. 49, Iola, to address key municipal matters, including a pivotal vote on the approval of plat lines for property owner Gary Seager. The meeting, announced in compliance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws, will cover routine […]
The Scandinavia Silver Lake Rehabilitation District will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scandinavia Municipal Center. Agenda items include the annual audit report, treasurer’s report, committee report, the 2025-26 budget, tax levy, and setting the 2026 annual meeting date.