Ken Anderson

A reconstruction project planned for Highway S in Conover would eliminate about four right-hand turns for the sake of safety. But more than 100 people object to the project, and say they would rather keep the highway as it is.

Eagle River residents have collected more than 13,000 pounds of plastic garbage bags over the past 19 months to recycle and turn into benches. Volunteers are looking for funds to keep this program going.

The Eagle River City Council discussed the golf course, Rotary Square and alleged airport trespassing issues at its meeting last week.

A conceptual design for an ATV/UTV challenge trail on the Vilas County forest was presented by the Vilas County ATV Alliance to the county forestry committee.

Radio upgrades and an emergency generator will put costs over budget according to a report to the Vilas County law enforcement committee last week with changes to communication in the Eagle River area in 2025 when the city water tower will be repainted.

Facility improvements to Northland Pines schools were approved by the school board following recommendations by the school finance committee.

The Vilas County highway committee is seeking requests for proposals for a new highway facility.

Public park facilities on the Vilas County forest were identified for improvements in the county outdoor recreation plan presented to the county forestry committee last week.

The Cranberry Island pier will stay.It’s one of several actions made by the Vilas County Forestry, Recreation & Land Committee last week after a visit to the island was made by Holly Tomlanovich, chair of the committee, and others.

Republic Waste manager John Snyder apologized for past issues at last week’s Eagle River city council meeting and promised to improve waste management services going forward.