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Movies You Gotta See: With ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Richard Linklater captures a moment in time

1 week ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

Everyone’s been asked this question before: “What movies would you bring with you onto a desert island?”Although it’s not a very easy question to answer, if you can hypothetically bring, say, ten movies, there’s not a terrible amount of pressure. I mean, most people could feel pretty confident in their ability to compile a list of ten films that they would be able to watch for the rest of their lives. Picking five movies, however, is tougher.
Local group raises concerns after broker discusses Pine Crest sale in Portage County meeting

2 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorLINCOLN COUNTY – A local group is raising concerns after a broker contracted to facilitate a sale of a Lincoln County-owned nursing home discussed details of the potential sale during a public meeting in another county.
Kinship seeking community’s help in move to historic Bradley Bank building

3 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorTOMAHAWK – Tomahawk’s longtime youth mentorship program has its eyes on a new location in the heart of the city, and it needs the community’s help to make the move a reality. Kinship of Tomahawk has impacted the lives of more than 500 kids and families over the last three decades, and for years, the organization has operated at 27 E. Wisconsin Ave., behind Crossbridge Community Bank.
De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

3 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Kris Leonhardt

By Kris LeonhardtMMC Senior EditorGREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history to someone who might value it more. The history of Harmann Studios can be traced back to the production of black and white images in a family farmhouse in 1958.
Months later, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continuing to receive reports of scam calls

3 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorLINCOLN COUNTY – Several months after initial reports of scam calls being made in the area, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office last week said the attempted scams have continued. Late last September, the Sheriff’s Office said numerous county residents had been targeted by a scam caller claiming to be with the Sheriff’s Office.
Girls Bowling Team claims second consecutive State Championship

3 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Tina Scott

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 9:06 am By Tina L. ScottEditorThe Merrill-Tomahawk Girls Bowling Team captured their second straight State Championship at the Division 2 Girls Bowling Tournament held March 8-9, 2025. “The girls bowled 15 baker-style games, rolling a total of 2,820 pins during the tournament,” said Head Coach Melissa Wilke.
Tomahawk native Amelia Barr set to perform in Minneapolis production of ‘Disney’s Frozen’

4 weeks ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorMINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – A Tomahawk native is among the cast of a production of a renowned Broadway musical. Amelia Barr is set to make her Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) debut as Pabbie in Disney’s Frozen this month. Barr also has an Ensemble role. Opening night of the production is slated for Saturday, April 19 on CTC’s UnitedHealth Group Stage in Minneapolis, Minn. The production will run through Sunday, June 15.
Historical Society accepting donations for museum updates, expansion

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Jalen Maki

By Jalen MakiTomahawk Leader EditorTOMAHAWK – The Tomahawk Area Historical Society is continuing to accept donations towards its efforts to update and expand its museum campus. Currently, the campus includes the Old Kindergarten Museum on E. Washington Ave., as well as the Log Museum, the On Target boat and locomotive displays across the street in Washington Square Park.
Green Bay’s Golden Girl: An early start

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Kris Leonhardt

By Kris LeonhardtMMC Senior EditorPart I in a seriesGREEN BAY/STURGEON BAY – “She was a very gregarious person. Everyone knew Mary Jane, and Mary Jane knew everyone else, especially in the Green Bay area,” Dave Sorgel said of his stepmother, Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel. “She was the epitome of the Green Bay Packers.
Local photographer captures photo of bear emerging from hibernation

1 month ago | tomahawkleader.com | Tina Scott

By Tina L. ScottMMC StaffLINCOLN COUNTY – Peter Tesch, owner of Blue Sky Photography, was tipped off about a bear hibernating in a local area north of Merrill and brought his camera to get some nice shots of the bear as it was sleeping and then awakening in a thicket. Later that day, on Monday, March 31, Pete decided to take his wife for a drive in the area. “I wanted to go back to see if he was still in the area and so Dee could see him (if he was),” Pete said. They were in luck.