 |  | News | | |  | State responds to father's brief in child neglect appeal | The state Department of Children and Families (DCF) has responded to a brief filed by the father of a 20-month-old boy from Virginia who died during a visit to Newbold in 2017. (subscriber access)
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:45
Council takes no action on request from
Let's Go Fishing group to place shed at Hodag Park | The Rhinelander City Council took no action late last month on a request from the nonprofit Let's Go Fishing Rhinelander chapter to allow placement of a permanent storage shed at the Hodag Park Landing. (subscriber access)
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:46
YMCA of the Northwoods Board names Fred Hauser interim CEO | YMCA of the Northwoods Chief Volunteer Officer Jake Weinand has announced the Board has appointed Rhinelander native Fred Hauser as interim CEO.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:31
Bond adjusted for Rhinelander man charged in ICAC case | The $20,000 cash bond originally set in the case of a 39-year-old Rhinelander man charged with using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime and attempted sexual assault of a child under 16 has been adjusted down after family members of Thomas Bartelme indicated they would be able to post a substantial amount in cash and sign a signature bond for the remainder. (subscriber access)
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:47
Minocqua's pier ordinance likely to be challenged in court | On July 8, a claim was filed against the Town of Minocqua by attorneys Elizabeth Stephens and Charles Sweeney on behalf of East Chicago Avenue residents Teresa and Rich Hahn. (subscriber access)
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:50
Vilas public health discusses monkeypox as handful of cases spring up in state | Though there has not been a confirmed case of monkeypox in Vilas County or its immediate neighbors at the time of this writing, local medical officials have been fielding citizen concern, county public health director Tammi Boers told the public health committee July 27. (subscriber access)
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:49
Oneida social services details info tech plan, draft budget for '23 | Though both documents are still at a tentative stage, Oneida County social services director Mary Rideout previewed the 2023 information technology plan and budget for the department at the July 26 social services committee meeting. (subscriber access)
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:44
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 |  | Community | | |  | Three Lakes resident appointed to community service board | Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Tony Hallman of Three Lakes to the Wisconsin National and Community Service Board.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:33
Project North accepting applications for vendors | The Project North Eco Village will take place on Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17, outdoors in the heart of downtown Rhinelander, as part of the Project North festival.
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:31
Northwoods Tobacco-Free Coalition seeks participation in public opinion poll | The Northwoods Tobacco-Free Coalition (NWTFC), in collaboration with UW-Stout, is completing a public opinion poll throughout the northern region.
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:32
Area theater troupe to present 'A Day at the Old Schoolhouse' | Have you ever wondered what rural schools were like in the early 1900s? For starters, you'd have to imagine eight grades of students, sharing one teacher, in only one classroom. On Saturday, Aug. 13, with shows, at 2 and 6 p.m., the Wabeno Area Players will take audiences back in time for a glimpse at the one-room schoolhouse, with an original readers' theater production of, "A Day at the Old School House."
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:33
Auditions for Nicolet Players' 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' Aug. 21 and 22 | Roles for comedic singers and spellers are ripe for the taking when the Nicolet Players holds auditions Aug. 21 and 22 for the comedic musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
 Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 31, 2022 12:38
Nicolet College info booth coming to community events across the Northwoods | With fall term just around the corner, Nicolet College staff will be visiting communities throughout the Northwoods in the coming weeks to provide information to individuals interested in earning a college education.
 Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 31, 2022 12:39
Graceful Wakes and Hodag Water Shows team up for benefit ski show | Graceful Wakes and members of various water ski teams who have skied at national and world events will be teaming up with members of the Hodag Water Shows to put on a spectacular one-hour show starting at 6 p.m. Friday, July 29.
 Friday, July 29, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 27, 2022 12:50
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 |  | Opinions | | |  | The American Community Survey: It's back and it's still dangerous | If you haven't received your copy of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) in the mail yet, you will likely get it at some point, because it arrives at randomly chosen homes every month.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:35
Reader wants the pledge put back on Town of Crescent agendas | To the Editor:
I represented the Town of Crescent wards 1 and 3 for six years as their county board supervisor.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:37
What we know now | We are living a Brock Lovett moment.
Brock Lovett? Reel your memory back a quarter century. Summon the most dramatic moment in the 1997 film "Titanic."
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 14:38
Primary election endorsements: Jarchow and Tiffany | For attorney general: Adam Jarchow
The Republican primary contest for attorney general features two major candidates who sharply contrast with each other, Fond du Lac district attorney Eric Toney and former lawmaker and attorney Adam Jarchow.
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:36
Reader takes issue with criticism of district attorney | To the Editor:
I take serious issue with the point of your publication's July 22 news article ("Woman alleging sexual assault obtains 10-year order of protection") and its related "Our View" editorial ("The justice system is asking the wrong question in sexual assault cases"): that Oneida County District Attorney Michael Schiek ("District attorney declined to prosecute alleged attacker") is to be criticized for deciding not to bring charges in the case of an alleged criminal sexual assault in a trailer at last year's (2021) Hodag Festival, where the issue seems to have been the question of consent.
 Friday, July 29, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 27, 2022 13:01
A civics lesson | To the Editor:
Summer is coming to an end. School will start soon. For adults, our first class will be civics, and there will be a quiz - the Wisconsin Aug. 9 primary election.
 Friday, July 29, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 27, 2022 13:02
The road to freedom from gas prices | To the Editor:
My grandmother raised her children in The Great Depression of the 1930's. She would say: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, do without."
 Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 24, 2022 17:00
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|  |  |  | Sports | | |  | Rebels cap strong 2022 summer with trip to state | While Rhinelander's stay at the Wisconsin Class AA Legion state tournament was shorter than it expected, getting back there following a 10-year drought lifted a heavy weight off a Rebels' program that had several near misses since its last appearance in 2012.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 09:35
Aschenbrenner settling in with gymnastics contact days | New Rhinelander High School head gymnastics coach Kristina Aschenbrenner, who was hired in mid-June, is starting to get a feel for the faces that will be involved with the program this winter.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 09:32
Rhinelander swimmers compete in Brown Deer | Rhinelander swimmers Samson Shinners, Jack Antonuk and Brock Arrowood competed at the Wisconsin 13 & Over Long Course State Meet July 28-31 at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center in Brown Deer.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 09:31
Photo: Rhinelander boy wins ski titles in Minnesota | Rhinelander's Cameron Olson recently competed in the Minnesota State water ski championships in Center City, Minn.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 09:30
Athletic Booster Club holds successful golf scramble | The Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club exceeded its expectations with a revamped golf scramble Friday at Northwood Golf Club.
 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 7, 2022 09:34
Green & White Day set for Saturday | The Rhinelander High School football team will once again culminate its first week of practice for the upcoming season with its Green & White Day Saturday morning at Mike Webster Stadium.
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 11:21
Rain doesn't damper NWGC Ladies cancer awareness night | Rain and storms were not going to stop the Northwood Golf Club Ladies League on their most important night of the year - especially considering the night held even more significance this year.
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 11:20
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 |  | Outdoors | | |  | Fish Like a GIRL | Most do not know, but a near tragedy reared its ugly head on June 20, 2022. My boyfriend Chet had a massive heart attack. I got him to the hospital in Marshfield just before his heart stopped the first time. (subscriber access)
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:40
Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series Central Division anglers take on a tough Willow Flowage | The Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series (UMBCS) Central Division made its third stop of the year July 17 on the Willow Flowage. In all, there were 28 boats in the field, with each boat carrying a team of two anglers. (subscriber access)
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:41
The Lake Where You Live | As if life weren't difficult enough for loons, they now face a kind of black plague - swarms of black flies that assail them on their nests. Have you seen this phenomenon on your lake? (subscriber access)
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:42
Warm weather may bring about blue green algae blooms | As water temperatures warm with July's warmer air temperatures, many lakes in the Northwoods can become a breeding ground for blue green algae blooms, or Cyanobacteria blooms. Knowing what to look for can go a long way toward keeping people and pets safe from its toxic effects. No matter if blooms are present or not, it does not necessarily mean the water is completely safe. (subscriber access)
 Friday, July 15, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 13, 2022 13:24
The Lake Where You Live | Perhaps 20 years ago while vacationing at Jung's Cottages here on Birch Lake, my wife and I saw a loon on the property, up on land next to the water, looking lethargic.
 Friday, July 15, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 13, 2022 13:25
The Lake Where You Live: Fast forward | A little over three months ago we were celebrating daylight saving time and the emergence from the tunnel of winter's long nights. A bit more than a month later we were installing our piers and looking out on what seemed an infinity of life on a lake freed from the grip of ice. Just a couple of weeks ago we marked the longest daylight of the year, the June 21 summer solstice. On that day each year I like to be out in a boat, fishing until it's almost too dark to see. The sun sets at 8:44, and there is fishable light until nearly ten o'clock. The irony is that just after the first official day of summer we start the long slide of shortening days toward autumn, and then winter.
 Friday, July 8, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 6, 2022 18:20
UMBCS teams take on Boom Lake | Last Sunday, the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series (UMBCS) was on Boom Lake for their second stop of the year for the Central Division. (subscriber access)
 Friday, July 1, 2022 | Read more... |  |
June 29, 2022 12:12
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 |  | Education | | |  | Nicolet offers free services to prepare for college classes | Anyone thinking about starting or returning to college and is looking to brush up on their academic skills before they enroll is invited to contact the Academic Success program at Nicolet College for free services to prepare individuals for college classes.
 Friday, August 5, 2022 | Read more... |  |
August 3, 2022 12:34
Rhinelander High School announces honor roll | Below is the honor roll for the second semester of the 2021-22 school year.
 Friday, July 15, 2022 | Read more... |  |
July 13, 2022 13:28
4K Read Across America Challenge | On March 1, 2022, Mrs. Coleman's 4K students and families were challenged to read as many books as they could to create a colorful paper chain.
 Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | Read more... |  |
June 12, 2022 12:44
Pelican families are unique | As part of a school-wide effort to raise cultural awareness, families at Pelican Elementary School were asked to discuss with their children their unique cultural traditions and heritages at home.
 Friday, November 10, 2017 | Read more... |  |
November 8, 2017 17:16
Students of the month | Rhinelander High School recently announced its October Students of the Month.
 Friday, November 10, 2017 | Read more... |  |
November 8, 2017 17:22
FBLA/DECA food drive a success | Rhinelander High School's FBLA/DECA Club collected a grand total of 1,820 food items for the local Rhinelander Food Pantry as part of its recent Trick or Can food drive.
 Friday, November 10, 2017 | Read more... |  |
November 8, 2017 17:24
Nicolet College Visit Day Oct. 27 | Anyone thinking about attending Nicolet can learn more about the college, its academic programs, and the careers graduates can pursue during College Visit Day, Friday, Oct. 27.
 Saturday, October 21, 2017 | Read more... |  |
October 19, 2017 16:50
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