 | | | News | | |  | | Alderman responds to controversy surrounding alleged secret closed session recording | Rhinelander alderman Lee Emmer has issued a statement to the River News in response to the release by a Wausau media outlet of an audio recording purported to have been made during a closed session of the Rhinelander Common Council in September. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 17:56
| Traffic stop results in sex offender registration violation charge | A man looking to relocate to the Oneida County area has been arrested and charged with violation of state sex offender registration regulations after he failed to update his address. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 17:59
| RHS 2021 commencement could move to Friday of Memorial Day weekend | Parents of members of the Rhinelander High School Class of 2021 are being asked for their preference as to when the 2021 commencement ceremony will be held. The school district is looking at either Friday evening or Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:01
| Another round | The Rhinelander area was hit with another 5 inches of snow Thursday, forcing area residents to dig out once again. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:02
| Council takes no action related to City Hall investigation | The fallout from the execution of two search warrants at Rhinelander City Hall Nov. 21 continues but city administrator Daniel R. Guild, referred to in police affidavits filed in connection with the search warrants as a "person of interest" with respect to an investigation involving alleged misconduct in public office and tampering with a public document, remains the city's chief executive officer with the full breadth of authority that comes with the position. (subscriber access)
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Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 17:28
| Lawyers spar over walking quorum lawsuit | Attorneys for Lakeland Times general manager Heather Holmes and for the Rhinelander mayor, city council, and four council members have exchanged salvos over Holmes's lawsuit alleging a walking quorum violation of the state's open meetings law by the defendants, with the defendants seeking dismissal and Holmes's attorneys vigorously opposing the motion. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 17:30
| Hodag Sports Complex site plan
left off Common Council agenda | While the Rhinelander Common Council tackled a number of topics when it met Monday evening at City Hall, one item left off the agenda for the council's only December meeting was the site plan and conditional use permit (CUP) to build the Hodag Sports Complex next to Rhinelander High School. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 17:33
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| | | Community | | | | | Chamber announces Christmas Parade float winners | Businesses and non-profits alike came together on Saturday, Dec. 7 to participate in the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:05
| Department of Health Services investigating outbreak of adenovirus infections on college campuses | The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is investigating multiple cases of adenovirus (add-e-no-virus) infection on college campuses around the state. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:07
| Study: Diversity in populations could influence care of infections like blastomycosis | People diagnosed with fungal infections like blastomycosis and who have certain racial and ethnic backgrounds may need more aggressive treatment and closer monitoring. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:07
| Women of Steel Local 2-15 'lives united'
by collecting for cold weather | Northwoods United Way executive director Nancy Sattler recently accepted a contribution from the USW Women of Steel Local 2-15. The gift was presented by members Kay Bloom and Lindy Roberts, both of whom are members of Women of Steel Ahlstrom Munksjo. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 17:38
| 'Waiting for Christmas' at Calvary
| Calvary Baptist Church, 320 Lincoln Street in Rhinelander, invites the community to the musical "Waiting for Christmas" on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 17:39
| RACB to play Christmas carols Dec. 14
| Can't get enough holiday music? (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 17:46
| Whisker Wonderland to raise funds for Hope Lodge | The American Cancer Society Relay for Life/Bark for Life movement continues this week with Whisker Wonderland. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 8, 2019 17:13
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| | | Opinions | | | | | A thank you letter to Deputy Brian | To the Editor:
I want to commend a member of the Oneida County Sheriff's Department.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:24
| Stand up for the U.S., stand up for the North | The Trump administration reached a deal with House Democrats this week over a new trade agreement to replace the dreaded NAFTA, and, assuming the deal holds up and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is ratified, it deserves two cheers. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 17:48
| Reader ponders matters of conscience and faith | To the Editor:
This is the season to disengage the autopilot and take a hands-on approach with our conscience and faith. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 8, 2019 17:15
| Your Right to Know | You can walk into City Hall asking to see records without ever having to give your name. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 18:11
| Our View | Oneida County has a big decision to make, and taxpayers should look closely at what they choose to do. (subscriber access)
Thursday, December 5, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 3, 2019 18:30
| Lessons of service | Veterans serve our nation with honor. None of us did it for the money, the medals or the accolades. We are deployed to places where everyday citizens are oppressed, facing enemies that stand for tyranny and terror. (subscriber access)
Saturday, November 30, 2019 | | Read more... | |
November 28, 2019 17:56
| Fixing local government: Is it impossible? | To the Editor:
"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela
In the midst of ongoing chaos at City Hall, I'd like to acknowledge the tremendous outpouring of support for my role in trying to move our city forward, while also taking on the much more difficult (and for now seemingly impossible) job of trying to keep our government within the law.
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Saturday, November 30, 2019 | | Read more... | |
November 28, 2019 17:58
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| | | | | Sports | | | | | Team preview: RHS Nordic skiing | With the Hodags ready to begin their 2019-20 racing season Tuesday in the Lakeland Invite at Minocqua Winter Park, the squad has its sights set on a new team goal - a top-seven finish at the season-ending state meet.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 13:16
| Photos: Freezing' Season Invitational
| The Rhinelander Swim Club hosted its annual Freezin' Season Invitational Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Heck Family Community Pool.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 13:13
| Candlelight Ski set for Dec. 28
| The Northwoods Nordic Ski Club is sponsoring its annual Candlelight Ski from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 13:10
| Soccer Club to hold annual meeting Sunday
| The Rhinelander Soccer Club is having its annual meeting on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 130 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander. The meeting, open to public, will be from 5 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 13:10
| Hodag hockey uses big third period to beat Medford 7-3 | Conor Pequet recorded a hat trick, including a momentum-changing goal in the final moments of the second period, as the Hodags scored five unanswered goals to defeat Medford 7-3 in a Great Northern Conference contest at the Simek Center.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 14:11
| Hodags' Francis earns swim, swimmer of the year honors from WISCA | Malia Francis' phenomenal sophomore season was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Swim Coaches Association. The Rhinelander swimmer was selected to receive WISCA's Division 2 swimmer and swim of the year awards based on her championship performances in the 100-yard butterfly and the 100 backstroke in last month's WIAA state meet in Madison.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 14:09
| Hodag bowlers struggle in Wittenberg | Coach Mike Bourcier can't quite put his finger on why, but Resch Lanes in Wittenberg has always been a bit of a house of horrors for the Rhinelander area high school club bowling teams.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 10, 2019 14:06
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| | | Outdoors | | | | | The Lake Where You Live | If you're a lake-loving grandparent like me, your mission in life includes getting the grandkids hooked on lake life. One way to do that is through books. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:22
| A legendary love of deer hunting | Kay Nicklaus learned early on in her marriage to husband Ronald how powerful an influence deer hunting can be. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:16
| Natural Reaction | With a fast approaching winter that's already brought plenty of snow, bugs are probably the last thing on peoples' minds. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:18
| Northwoods Youth Deer Hunting Challenge banquet set for Jan. 1 | The annual banquet for the Northwoods Youth Deer Hunting Challenge (NYDHC) has been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 in the commons area of the Lakeland Union High School. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:20
| DNR reports drastic drop in deer harvest numbers
| The preliminary harvest totals from Wisconsin's traditional nine-day gun deer hunt are in and they reveal the 2019 season was some tough hunting. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 18:03
| Natural Reaction | A couple weeks ago, I was watching out my window at work as the day got cloudier and windier with each passing hour. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 18:04
| Snowmobile update | With two major snowstorms hitting the Northwoods over the last week, snowmobilers are no doubt chomping at the bit to fire up their sleds and hit the trails. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 18:06
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| | | Education | | | | | Kindness continues at Pelican Elementary School | As the holidays approach, students in the School District of Rhinelander are learning they can make a difference for strangers near and far. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 12, 2019 18:11
| Sounds of the season: School district announces holiday concert schedule | School District of Rhinelander students will be performing holiday vocal and instrumental concerts over the next two weeks. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 17:53
| Random Act of Kindness at Pelican School | School counselor Lacey Sikora was recently recognized by her peers for her outstanding work as a counselor at Pelican Elementary School. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 17:55
| Kiwanis honors | The Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander recognized two outstanding Rhinelander High School seniors at a recent meeting. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 17:57
| Nativity Catholic School announces first quarter honor roll | The following students were named to Nativity Catholic School's first quarter honor roll. (subscriber access)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
December 5, 2019 17:59
| Rhinelander High School named a state finalist in national STEM contest | Approximately 100 Rhinelander High School students working on possible solutions to the community's water contamination problem are state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. (subscriber access)
Saturday, November 30, 2019 | | Read more... | |
November 28, 2019 17:40
| Kindness matters at Pelican | Mrs. Belanger's students have been learning all about the word kindness in morning meetings. (subscriber access)
Saturday, November 30, 2019 | | Read more... | |
November 28, 2019 17:42
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