Vilas County News-Review

06/19/2026

TANGLED TWINS: These new twin white-tailed fawns huddled together before crossing Illinois Road in the town of Lincoln as they followed their mother to the other side. They had to contend with a ditch of water before making it safely across the street. Drivers should be cautious on roadways this time of year as fawns and other baby animals venture out. - Staff Photo By MICHELLE DREW

06/18/2026

The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) is marking 25 years of land and water preservation with a special anniversary celebration at Nicolet College in Rhinelander. Beyond a look at the massive environmental milestones achieved this past year, the event features live acoustic music, catering from CT’s Deli, and an outdoor social along the shores of Lake Julia—though organizers are warning attendees to check local highway construction routes before heading out.

Read the full event details: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/stories/land-conservation-group-to-celebrate-25-years-friday,340158

Nicolet College

Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) is celebrating 25 years of land and water conservation with a special annual meeting and casual social gathering. The annual meeting will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. …

06/17/2026

NORTHERN EXTREME —The Northern Extreme grass volleyball tournament was held in St. Germain this past weekend, where teams came together to compete in triple and quad-team competition.

06/16/2026

BREWING UP FUN: About 30 breweries from the Midwest brought along their best ales, lagers, stouts and more for attendees at the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce's Up North BeerFest held Saturday. Sunny skies and temps in the 70s made for a relaxing and pleasant day. - Staff Photos By MICHELLE DREW

Eagle River, WI Chamber Of Commerce

06/16/2026

The North Poll: Your Community, Your Voice! 🗳️
Every week, the Vilas County News-Review presents The North Poll—a chance for you to weigh in on the local issues, policies, and traditions that shape life in the North Woods.

This week, we want to hear from you on the first place you head to savor or share the Northwoods feeling.

Cast your vote in this week's North Poll here: 👉 vcnewsreview.com/poll/

📋 Before you cast your vote, here is how it works:
The Schedule: Responses are collected from Tuesday morning through Sunday evening.

The Result: Look for the community's consensus in the following Wednesday edition of the News-Review!

The Rules: To keep the poll fair and accurate, please only respond one time per person.

Missed the debate? 🧐 If you didn't see the results from last week's North Poll, check out the latest issue of the Vilas County News-Review!

06/15/2026

Behind the scenes of Eagle River’s scenic downtown, a major transformation is quietly earning national attention. The Eagle River Revitalization Program has just secured a 2026 Main Street America Affiliate designation—putting our local streets on a selective national map for economic resilience and historic preservation.

Read the full story on how this national title changes the game for local business owners and upcoming community events: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/stories/revitalization-program-named-as-2026-main-street-america-affiliate,339000

National designation recognizes strong commitment to revitalization, positive local impact The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) was recently designated as a 2026 Affiliate Main Street …

06/14/2026

GOLF FOR A CAUSE — Trees For Tomorrow hosted its annual golf outing fundraiser at the end of May at the Eagle River Golf Course. The funds that are raised help support environmental science programs and provide access to these programs for students in Wisconsin and surrounding states.

06/14/2026

The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Rewarding Responders Grant program, which has a hard deadline of Monday, June 15. This year, the foundation is offering a total of $75,000 in funding—with individual grants available up to $2,000—to help local police, fire, and EMS departments secure critical, lifesaving equipment or advanced safety training.

Check the full eligibility criteria and access the online application link on our website: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/

Wisconsin Public Service

06/13/2026

Wisconsin's turtles are on the move, and local drivers are being urged to slow down and watch the road as nesting season officially gets underway. 🐢🛣️

Discover how to report turtle sightings, identify hotspots, and more: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

06/13/2026

FORESTRY EDUCATION: The Trees For Tomorrow Board of Directors and participating staff took a break from the annual meeting last month to tour the progress of the new Outdoor Learning Center. The center is on track for completion later this summer and will have an official ribbon-cutting ceremony during the upcoming Forest Fest celebration on Saturday, July 25, starting at 10 a.m.
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