Vilas County News-Review

12/21/2025

Still searching for that perfect last-minute gift? Look no further than "Patinas of Life" by Patrick Wood.

Available today at Janke Books in Wausau or via the QR code below. Grab your copy and support a local author! 📖✨

12/20/2025

Seeking out the perfect Christmas Eve service, Christmas Day gathering, or a New Year's reflection?

We've compiled a full guide to Holiday Church Services across the North Woods—including Eagle River, Three Lakes, Conover, Phelps, and more! Find the local worship schedule that fits your family's plans.

See the complete list and all times here: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/

12/20/2025

The "Golden Era" wasn't just about what happened on the field—it was about the energy on the sidelines. This beautiful new book captures the spirit of the Golden Girls and the Lumberjack Band that defined an era of Wisconsin sports.

Pick up this local treasure at Janke Books in downtown Wausau or order online by scanning the QR code!

12/19/2025

In the final Eagle River City Council meeting of 2025, city officials were busy passing the 2026 budget, honoring individuals retiring from their positions in the new year, and debating an increase to sewer rates.

Read the full meeting recap on our website: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/stories/eagle-river-city-council-approves-sewer-rate-increase-honors-retiring-staff,311040

In the final Eagle River City Council meeting of 2025, city officials were busy passing the 2026 budget, honoring individuals retiring from their positions in the new year, and debating an increase …

12/18/2025

HOLIDAY VOUCHERS - A grant from the Mid Wisconsin Legacy Foundation, established with the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, will support FORK in providing 100 children the equivalient of a meal per day over their holiday vacation. Here, FORK President Perry Pokrandt (right), accepts the FORK Cares grocery vouchers for distribution ahead of winter break. -Contributed Photo

12/18/2025

Christmas has come early for snowmobile enthusiasts with the announcement that trails in Vilas and Oneida counties will open this Friday, Dec. 19. The Vilas trail system opens bright and early at 8 a.m., and Oneida's system at noon.
Ride safe!

12/18/2025

Trees For Tomorrow (TFT), an accredited nonprofit environmental center that specializes in education programs for K-12 school groups, has been hard at work to bring a new outdoor learning center to fruition.

Learn more on our website: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/stories/building-fundraising-continues-on-tfts-new-outdoor-learning-center,311038

Trees For Tomorrow

Trees For Tomorrow (TFT), an accredited nonprofit environmental center that specializes in education programs for K-12 school groups, has been hard at work to bring a new outdoor learning center to …

12/17/2025

Meet Mylo "Lo" Albrecht! As one of only two seniors on the Northland Pines varsity basketball team, Mylo is focused on competition, whether he's on the court or hitting the track in the spring.

Beyond sports, you can find him exploring the outdoors or traveling to spots like Lowman, Idaho. Find out about his lucky pregame ritual, his passion for physical therapy, and which college he hopes to shoot hoops for next!

Read the full Q&A with Mylo here: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/sports/

Northland Pines School District

12/17/2025

The Three Lakes-Phelps girls basketball team went into the winter break on a high note, as three Bluejays scored in double figures during a 56-37 win over Phillips last Monday night in Three Lakes that put the team at 5-1 overall. The team will now have a few weeks of rest between games.

Check out the full game recap on our website: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/stories/three-jays-score-in-double-figures-to-head-into-break-5-1,311417

Three Lakes School District

The Three Lakes-Phelps girls basketball team went into the winter break on a high note, as three Bluejays scored in double figures during a 56-37 win over Phillips last Monday night in Three Lakes …

12/17/2025

SERVICE TO OTHERS — Opportunities are still available to devote two hours to helping others via the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. Bell-ringing shifts are open at Trig's, Pick 'n Save, Nelson Ace Hardware and Walgreens in Eagle River, as well as Three Lakes Town Market. To sign up, call Kathy Holtorp at 715-617-2179. Here, Debra Johnson and Sara Towne from Sunshine for Humanity Homeless Shelter in Eagle River donate their time. —Contributed Photo
Vilas County Salvation Army

12/15/2025

Major congratulations to Max Clark of Laona-Wabeno-Three Lakes Wrestling for earning his 100th career high school victory this past weekend!

Max, along with undefeated Brody Hoffman, Reegan Roy, and Ryker Schingeck, dominated two tournaments, helping the team clinch 2nd place at the Rebel Invitational and climb to #8 in the WIAA D3 state rankings! This core group is 69-3 this season.

Read about their record-breaking week and the special tribute paid at the 50th Rebel Invitational.

Get the incredible details here: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/stories/clark-gets-100th-win-as-rebel-jays-dominate-on-the-mat,311019

The Laona-Wabeno-Three Lakes varsity wrestling team ended their second week of action with four grapplers winning eight matches each with no losses. This occurred during two tournaments and followed …

12/15/2025

Senior forward Mylo Albrecht scored 27 points as the Northland Pines boys basketball team defeated the Tomahawk Hatchets 62-33 in a Great Northern Conference (GNC) game at the fieldhouse in Eagle River last Friday.

Learn more on our website: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/stories/albrecht-scores-27-points-as-eagles-top-hatchets-to-improve-to-2-0-in-gnc,311018?

Northland Pines School District Northland Pines Activities and Athletics

Senior forward Mylo Albrecht scored 27 points as the Northland Pines boys basketball team defeated the Tomahawk Hatchets 62-33 in a Great Northern Conference (GNC) game at the fieldhouse in Eagle …