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TIME TO FISH — Anglers were trying their luck Saturday, opening day, on the Wisconsin River near St. Germain, where the walleyes were still spawning.--Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

Early muskie season
critics won't prompt
Meyer to act

By Kurt Krueger
News-Review Editor

Criticism of an early catch- and-release muskie season that became law through last year’s state budget bill won’t prompt the author, Rep. Dan Meyer (R-Eagle River), to reverse the legislation.

Much of the pressure has come from Eagle River fishing guide Fred Brogle, who is working with individuals from Muskies Inc., Wisconsin Musky Alliance, Bill’s Musky Club and the Vilas County Lakes Association to repeal the law.

Expected to take effect on the first Saturday in May 2009, the three-week season would require anglers to use only artificial l...
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Nearly 700 registered
for Journeys Marathon

By Gary Ridderbusch
News-Review Asst. Editor

Nearly 700 runners from across the Midwest have already registered for the 12th annual Journeys Marathon on a scenic race course through Vilas County this Saturday, May 10.

“We have registered 676 people, which is 70 more runners than at this time last year,” said Kim Emerson, events coordinator for the sponsoring Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. “I’ll be real happy if we set a new record with 900 runners.”

Last year’s Journeys — including a marathon, half-marathon, power walk and 5-kilometer (5K) events — attracted a...
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Sheriff revamps policy
of redacting driver info

By Kurt Krueger
News-Review Editor

In response to an informal opinion from the attorney general, the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department has severely modified its policy of redacting personal driver information on accident reports.

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen held in his opinion that a law enforcement agency responding to a public records request may release records containing personal information obtained from motor vehicle records.

The opinion was issued in response to a request from various newspapers and the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.

Sheriff ...
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05-06-2008

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05-06-2008

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04-16-2008

Habenicht sentenced to three years' prison

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Fraser stepping down at Three Lakes Clinic

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04-08-2008

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04-02-2008

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04-02-2008

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