 | | | News | | |  | | Former town official sentenced to probation in election fraud case | Former Newbold town supervisor Jim Staskiewicz was sentenced Tuesday to three years probation after pleading no contest to one count of election fraud, a Class I felony. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:12
| Oneida County resolution gives
Pelican River easement supporters an opening | News analysis
On a 12-6 vote with two abstaining, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution two weeks ago opposing the state's proposed conservation easement purchase in the Pelican River Forest, but a number of equivocations may have given an unintentional boost to easement supporters. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:13
| Woodruff man charged with attempted homicide in parking lot shooting | A 27-year-old Woodruff man is being held in the Oneida County jail on a $100,000 cash bond in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of the Minocqua Wal-Mart store on May 21. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:14
| Help appears on the way for local prosecutors | It's been a long time in coming, but help finally appears to be on the way for local prosecutor offices around the state. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:15
| Man drowns in Black Oak Lake in Vilas County | A 62-year-old Colorado man drowned Monday in Black Oak Lake in the town of Land O' Lakes. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:17
| Judge denies former sergeant's motion for transfer | Former Oneida County sheriff's sergeant Stetson Grant will remain an inmate in Marquette County after a judge on Thursday denied his motion for an order directing the sheriff to transfer him from Montello to the Oneida County jail. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 21, 2023 12:48
| Oneida County board passes resolution opposing proposed Pelican River Forest easement | On a 12-6 vote with two abstaining, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors passed an advisory resolution last week opposing the state's proposed conservation easement purchase in the Pelican River Forest, though the resolution's language left room for the possibility of negotiations and support for some compromise on the lands. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 21, 2023 12:46
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| | | Community | | | | | Rhinelander teams square off at FICB state | On Wednesday, May 17, two teams from Rhinelander High School competed at the state finals for the Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl (FICB).
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:05
| Three Lakes to host community garage sale | The Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center invites local residents to register for the community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m June 3. Participants have the option to register their home address for a fee of $10 or to reserve a space at the Welcome Center at 1704 Superior Street for $5.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:07
| ADRC announces Stand Up and Move More program | Sitting time (or sedentary behavior) has been linked to increased rates of numerous chronic health conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, certain cancers, and more. Now more than ever, people are sitting more while they are staying safer at home.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:10
| Annual Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Mike Webster Stadium | The Oneida County Veterans Council invites all citizens to join them on Monday, May 29, 2023, as they pause to remember and honor fallen military heroes who fought to create, preserve and defend the freedom of the United States of America.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 21, 2023 12:55
| Northern National Art Competition opening reception June 15 | One of the premier art exhibits in Wisconsin will open Thursday, June 15, when the 36th annual Northern National Art Competition holds an opening reception at 5 p.m. in the Nicolet College Art Gallery.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 21, 2023 12:55
| Sugar Camp Lions to host fish fry | The Sugar Camp Lions Club is sponsoring a fish fry from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9 at the Sugar Camp Town Hall.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 21, 2023 12:56
| DHS indicates support for FDA and CDC recommendations | The Oneida County Health Department has received updated guidance from the state and federal government regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 21, 2023 12:57
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| | | Opinions | | | | | River News: Our View | Well, it's that time of year again - it's happened 79 times since 1960, more than once a year - we've entered the portal of the debt ceiling crisis.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 12:50
| River News: Our View | As we have written before, there are two very important elements of a thriving and vital democracy, both interrelated - the existence of a vigilant rather than compliant citizenry, and the existence of a vigilant rather than obedient and submissive press.
Friday, May 19, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 17, 2023 15:22
| New mineral exploration eyed in the Upper-Wolf River Watershed | To the Editor:
During the 1980s I conducted independent research on the mineral exploration patterns in Northern Wisconsin.
Friday, May 19, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 17, 2023 15:22
| Rhinelander Pickleball Group thanks fire department for CPR and AED training | To the Editor:
The Rhinelander Pickleball Group (RPG) is sincerely grateful to the Rhinelander Fire Department for the time the firefighters and EMTs spent reviewing the lifesaving techniques of CPR and AED use with our members.
Friday, May 19, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 17, 2023 15:23
| Your Right to Know: | A unanimous voice vote by the Wisconsin Senate on a piece of legislation is a rare occurrence. But that's what happened on April 19, when state senators approved a bill to undo a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding public records. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 14, 2023 17:09
| River News: Our View | In the Tom Hanks movie "A Man Called Otto," the central character is an elderly and grumpy guy who wants to kill himself and keeps trying, only to be constantly interrupted by flashbacks and neighbors who intervene at inopportune times.
Friday, May 12, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 10, 2023 12:53
| In recognition of teachers | To the Editor:
Recognizing that parents are a child's first teacher and applauding them for entrusting their offspring in continuing their growth and development with the staff in the schools, we all join in saying thanks and gratitude to teachers.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 7, 2023 12:52
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| | | | | Sports | | | | | RHS sports recap: Thursday, May 25 | Baseball: Rhinelander 5, Antigo 3
Track: RHS boys 26th/32, girls T-22nd/32, WIAA Sectionals
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 25, 2023 10:46
| Hodag softball falls in extras to No. 1 Medford | Finley Arndt beat a throw to the plate on a Zayleah Leonhardt ground ball in the bottom of the ninth inning as top-ranked and top-seeded Medford edged Rhinelander 3-2 in a Division 2 regional semifinal game in Medford.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 09:03
| Hodag golfers take 3rd, move on to sectionals | The Hodags shot 339 and took third in an eight-team WIAA Division 1 regional at their home course. Rhinelander came in as the fifth seed but improved by two spots to qualify as a team for sectionals for the second year in a row.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 09:01
| Hodag tennis sends five flights to sectionals | The Rhinelander High School tennis team more than held its own Monday against the Wisconsin Valley Conference to begin WIAA tournament play.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 09:00
| Hodag track advances 16 entries to sectionals | The Hodags sent 16 entries through to the sectional by virtue of performances in a regional track meet Monday in Colby. Rhinelander took fifth in the boys' division of the eight-team meet and seventh in the girls' division.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 08:55
| Hodag soccer ends regular season with 7-3 win | The Rhinelander High School girls' soccer team regained its offensive form in a big way Tuesday as it closed out the regular season on a high note. Ava Lamers netted three goals and Leah Weigel scored twice as the Hodags knocked off Mosinee 7-3 at Mike Webster Stadium.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 08:54
| River Monsters claim home opener over Marshfield | Ryan Jamison allowed two hits over seven innings, the River Monsters got 10 hits from 10 different players and committed only one error in an 8-2 victory over the Marshfield Chaparrals.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 08:52
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| | | Outdoors | | | | | Musky season opener is this weekend | Each year musky season for bodies of water located above Highway 64 opens on the Saturday closest to Memorial Day. For musky anglers, this weekend is one they have waited for since last year's freeze. It is time to get back out and get after the fish of 10,000 casts. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 12:58
| Fish Like a GIRL | When walking into a tackle shop, the number of different baits can be mind-boggling. Just in soft plastics alone, a person can spend hundreds of dollars and still not catch any fish. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 12:59
| DNR committee agrees with CDAC recommendations | The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer advisory committee recently met to review the recommendations of the County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs), that met earlier this month to formulate recommendations. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:00
| The Lake Where You Live | When the ice goes off the lakes, various things inevitably happen. Among them: the walleyes begin their spawning ritual. The loons return. And the frogs start calling. Step out at night and if you live near water you're likely to hear them, a choir of different songs that average out to a single, persistent note sounding through the woods. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:02
| DNR warns of fire danger across Northwoods | The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to critical fire danger across northern Wisconsin. A fire weather watch is in effect and the DNR and partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) are closely monitoring the situation.
Friday, May 19, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 17, 2023 15:25
| Fish Like a GIRL | I am sure it will come as no surprise to anyone who reads my column that I love fishing. Bass fishing and fishing tournaments fill up most of my weekends in the summer. (subscriber access)
Friday, May 19, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 17, 2023 15:26
| Take precautions as tick season arrives | Ticks are smaller than you think but they can pack a big bite. They're dormant in the winter and emerge when the snow disappears which means they're ready to catch a ride on their next human or animal.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 14, 2023 17:14
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| | | Education | | | | | New report outlines plans to incorporate more indigenous knowledge into Nicolet College curriculum | The recently completed Indigenous Ways of Knowing report is now available to the public to see the framework Nicolet College will use to incorporate more indigenous knowledge into its curriculum and also award college credit for prior learning when Native American students enroll at Nicolet.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read more... | |
May 24, 2023 13:09
| Rhinelander High School students collect coins for charity | Students in Ms. Fryar's and Mr. Kubeny's business classes at Rhinelander High School recently participated in the annual Penny Wars competition, collecting approximately $1,337 over the course of five days.
Friday, April 21, 2023 | | Read more... | |
April 19, 2023 12:18
| Rhinelander High School announces first semester honor roll | The School District of Rhinelander recently released the Rhinelander High School first semester honor roll. To make the honor roll, students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. The honorees are listed below by class.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | | Read more... | |
April 16, 2023 11:46
| A trip into the future | A group of students from Mr. Mike Wojtusik's 3D Design and Printing class at Rhinelander High School recently took a field trip North Central Technical College in Wausau to learn more about their mechanical design program.
Friday, April 7, 2023 | | Read more... | |
April 5, 2023 16:14
| School District of Rhinelander to offer 100-mile 'Get Out and Walk' Challenge | The School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program is once again offering a 100-mile "Get Out and Walk" Challenge for the community.
Friday, April 7, 2023 | | Read more... | |
April 5, 2023 16:12
| Nicolet College selects 2023-24 Student Ambassadors | Nicolet College has presented its highest student honor to Kimberlee Soldier and Lena Symonds, naming each as a Student Ambassador for the 2023-24 academic year.
Friday, March 31, 2023 | | Read more... | |
March 29, 2023 12:31
| 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
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