Vilas County

Democrat Merlin Van Buren is running for the 34th Assembly District which covers Oneida and Vilas Counties. He's facing incumbent Republican Representative Rob Swearingen.

Republican Representative Rob Swearingen is running for re-election in the 34th Assembly District which covers Oneida and Vilas Counties. He’s being challenged by Democrat Merlin Van Buren.

On July 26th, 1956, a small delegation of women’s groups and community organizations gathered at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport to meet an incoming flight. When the Douglas DC-3 landed, out stepped one of the most recognizable advertising characters in America. Aunt Jemima had arrived in the Northwoods.

The full Vilas County Board of Supervisors will vote on the proposed ordinance during its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. at the courthouse.

Going into business for yourself is no easy task.The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation puts a large focus on supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses get started and stay successful.

A bike trail that would connect St. Germain and Eagle River took a major step forward last week.The Town of Cloverland received a $1.3-million grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to help build Phase 1 of the River Trail.

In early 2025, the Touchette's went into business for themselves, launching A Beautiful Calling online. A little more than a year later, they were opening a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Eagle River.

There is a health advisory issued for Big Arbor Vitae Lake effective immediately for Big Arbor Vitae Lake Beach , located on the northeast shoreline of Big Arbor Vitae Lake off Buckhorn Road, due to the presence of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms.

The non-profit provides comprehensive support for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and communities in Vilas County.

The practice of forest bathing is designed to increase some of those benefits of being in nature by experiencing it with intention.