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Relay moved to school

Shell Lake · Shell Lake

Relay moved to school

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SHELL LAKE - The 27th-annual Washburn County Relay for Life set for Friday, June 13, has been moved from Shell Lake Memorial Park to Shell Lake School due to possible inclement weather.Read Article

Fun at Family Fest

Spooner · Spooner

Fun at Family Fest

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SPOONER — Summertime got a nice start in the Spooner area on Saturday, June 7, as Lakeland Family Resource Center sponsored the Washburn County Family Festival.Read Article

Insider: Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - June 12, 2025

Spooner · Spooner

Insider: Burnett County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - June 12, 2025

BURNETT COUNTY, WI -- DrydenWire has been informed by the Burnett County Clerk of Courts Office the following Criminal and Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Burnett County. The weekly Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status reports for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties are published each Thursday on DrydenWire.com. The names listed on the Warrant Status Report do not indicate that the person is…See the Story

Make Music Day Returns To Spooner & Shell Lake

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Insider: Violent Assault Report Leads To Discovery Of Explosive Device In Washburn County

WASHBURN COUNTY (DrydenWire) – A criminal investigation into an alleged violent assault in Washburn County has led to multiple felony charges against 40-year-old Jonathan Bryan, of Trego, WI, including possession of an improvised explosive device and methamphetamine, and intimidation of a witness. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Marathon County Bomb Squad, the Spooner Police Department, and the Department of Natural Reso…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

WTMJ Outdoors: Climbing and Fishing at Resorts and More

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On this week’s edition of WTMJ Outdoors, Steve Scaffidi talks Lake Michigan fishing, lake resort life in Wisconsin, and rock climbing! Mark Hering, Charter Captain at King of Kings Sport Fishing, on Lake Michigan recreational opportunities for salmon fishing and the vitality of the lake’s fish populations. Ted Telitz, Owner of Fred Thomas Resort in Birchwood, Wisconsin, on the timeless experience of celebrating family – and fishing – at a classi…Birchwood · Birchwood Read Article

Rusk County District Attorney’s Statement Regarding Certain Social Media Posts

RUSK COUNTY — Rusk County District Attorney John A. Cabranes is refuting claims that his office supports sanctuary policies and says his comments about ICE were misrepresented, according to a press release from the Rusk County District Attorney. PRESS RELEASE On Friday June 6, 2024, in an email that District Attorney’s use to run cases and ideas across each other, the Polk County District Attorney posted the following: “So I have a question to a…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Congressman Tom Tiffany Returns To DrydenWire Live! Thursday Morning

SPOONER, WI — U.S. Congressman Tom Tiffany will join DrydenWire.com founder Ben Dryden live on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, for their monthly discussion on current issues impacting Wisconsin and the nation. As the Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District — a region that includes DrydenWire’s coverage area — Congressman Tiffany joins Ben Dryden every second Thursday of the month for an open, unscripted conversation. No script…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

All Healthcare Services Now Open At Rice Lake Integrated Facility

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Insider: Burnett County Drug House Case Concludes With 4th Person Sentenced

BURNETT COUNTY (DrydenWire) – The Court has sentenced the fourth of four individuals who received criminal charges from a December 2024 Burnett County drug bust. Christopher Merrill, age 50, of Webster, WI; Jacqueline Duncan, age 33, of Webster, WI; Lisa Anderson, age 42, formerly of Webster, WI, and Ronald Anderson, age 47, of Webster, WI, all received criminal charges following the drug bust. Merrill and Duncan were both previously sentenced o…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Insider: Rusk County DA Files Two New Sex Crime Cases Against Wisconsin Man After More Victims Come Forward

RUSK COUNTY (DrydenWire) – A Ladysmith, WI, man who is already charged with child sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child, is facing new felony sex crime charges filed against him in two additional Rusk County court cases. DrydenWire previously reported that Jeffrey Jankovic was charged in Rusk County Circuit Court in December 2023 with multiple sex crimes against a juvenile. Those charges are still proceeding. Recently, Rusk County Di…Spooner · Spooner See the Story