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Forest County welcomes you! You'll not find a traffic light or a parking meter, but you will find warm and friendly people and a beautiful setting to make your time here memorable. Forest County was created from portions of Langlade and Oconto counties by an Act of the Legislature in 1885. The county was given the name Forest because of the dense forest which covered the county when it was created. Forest County has an abundance of lakes totaling 21,882 acres. Its network of waterways is unique and consists of 850 miles of fabulous trout streams. There are 824 named lakes in Forest County where pan fish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and muskies are common. Forest County has the third highest part of our state. Sugar Bush Hill, just off State Highway 32 and US Highway 8 between Laona and Crandon, has an elevation of 1,939 feet above sea level. Opportunities for recreation abound here, with acres of Nicolet National Forest land waiting to be explored, beautiful lakes, rivers and streams for all types of water sports and unique spots for dining and socializing with friends. Whatever your plans, Forest County is waiting to do what we can to help you enjoy your time. Veteran’s Memorial Park Online Reservations Public Involvement – US 8 Project COURTHOUSE 8:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m. Forest County Courthouse is closed on the following days: January 1, 2025 - New Year’s Day April 18, 2025 - ˝ day Good Friday May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day July 4, 2025 - Independence Day September 1, 2025 - Labor Day November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2025 - Day after Thanksgiving December 24, 2025 - Christmas Eve December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day HIGHWAY WEIGHT LIMIT NOTICE FOREST COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Mark Chrisman, Highway Commissioner 5350 County Road W, Crandon, WI54520 Office (715) 478-3516 Fax (715)478-5395 PUBLICSERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 2025HIGHWAY WEIGHT RESTRICTION NOTICE FORESTCOUNTY Under Wisconsin Statutes 349.16, Forest County highway seasonal weight restrictions will become effective on Monday, March10, 2025, at 12:00 PM on ALL POSTED County Trunk Highways in Forest County. No permission will be given to exceed posted weight limits on any county highway. We would appreciate the public’s cooperation in protecting our highways. This notice does not include town roads. For town seasonal weight restrictions, please contact the township directly. Mark Chrisman, Highway Commissioner FOREST COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 5350 County Road W, Crandon, WI54520 Office (715) 478-3516 Fax (715)478-5395 Mark Chrisman, Highway Commissioner Al Marvin, Committee Chairman
The Forest County Highway Department is currently seeking sealed bids for the clearing of the right-of-way along selected County Highways: Q, S, G, and W. Bids should be submitted on an hourly basis, along with an estimate of the time required to complete the job. We request that bidders provide a rubber-tired machine with along reach suitable for cutting down trees affected by the recent ice storm. Please specify the make and model of your machine, as well as its maximum reach. Bids will be accepted until 3:00p.m. on April 24, 2025, and will be opened at 8:30 a.m. on April 25, 2025. Bid scan be dropped off at 5350 County Road W, Crandon, WI. Cleanup work should commence as soon as possible. Additionally, please include proof of insurance with your bid submission. For any questions, please call Mark Chrisman, Highway Commissioner, at 715-478-3516.  Printed Sunday, April 27, 2025 |