 | | | News | | |  | | Maney named next district administrator at Three Lakes School District | The Three Lakes School Board has announced that Theresa "Teri" Maney has accepted a conditional offer to become the next district administrator of the Three Lakes School District. Maney is currently the director of instruction for the School District of Rhinelander. She will take responsibilities at Three Lakes in July 2019 after current district administrator Dr. George Karling officially retires, according to a TLSD press release. (Subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 13, 2019 16:22
| Doctor requests return of bail money in toddler death case | A former Rhinelander physician whose former wife was convicted last fall of causing the death of his toddler son has filed a motion in Oneida County Circuit Court seeking the return of bail money he posted for his then-spouse when she was first charged with reckless homicide. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 17:55
| Police: Reported hostage situation was fabricated | A woman is facing charges after she allegedly fabricated a hostage situation at a Rhinelander hotel Tuesday evening. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 17:57
| Lussier files second request for appeal of murder conviction | One of the defendants convicted of murder last August in Iron County and sentenced to life in prison has filed a second request to appeal his conviction. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:01
| GOP, Evers offer dueling tax-cut plans | As the season's budget debate gears up, both Democrats and Republicans say they want to cut taxes for the middle class, but the parties are sharply divided on how they want to achieve that objective. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:03
| Regional Opportunity Zone Summit Feb. 21 at Lake of the Torches Convention Center | LDF Business Development Corp. and Vilas County Economic Development Corp. are co-hosting a slate of economic development experts on Feb. 21 at Lake of the Torches Convention Center. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:05
| Police: Reported hostage situation was fabricated | A woman is facing charges after she allegedly fabricated a hostage situation at a Rhinelander hotel Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 17:27
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| | | Community | | | | | RHS drama department announces spring production of 'The Secret Garden' | A literary classic will be brought to life this spring when the School District of Rhinelander Drama Department presents "The Secret Garden," Thursday, Feb. 28 through Sunday March 3. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:06
| 'Legacy Leadership: Excellence in Supervision' April 18 at Nicolet | Robert F. Kappelman will present "Legacy Leadership: Excellence in Supervision" at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 18 at Nicolet College Northwoods Center Rooms 207, 208, and 209. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:08
| Town of Newbold recognizes Malcolm Schiffmann - 40 years of service! | The close of 2018 marked 40 years Newbold road crew worker Malcolm Schiffmann has served the citizens of the town. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:10
| Committee accepting applications for five positions on Nicolet board | The Nicolet College District Board Appointment Committee is accepting applications to fill five seats on the college's nine-member Board of Trustees. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:11
| Trees for Tomorrow to celebrate 75th anniversary with gala fundraiser | Trees for Tomorrow will celebrate a major milestone later this month. On Feb. 22, the Eagle River natural resource specialty school, and nonprofit organization, will celebrate 75 years of educating Northwoods residents and visitors about the natural world around them. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:13
| Charter NEX celebrates year of safety | The Rhinelander Charter NEX Films plant went the entire calendar year of 2018 injury free. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:14
| Enchanted Doll Club to hold February meeting | The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 in the Eagle Room of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library. (subscriber access)
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:15
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| | | Opinions | | | | | Reader questions administrator's spending | To the Editor:
I have never worked in the public sector, i.e. government. For over 23 years I have had a career with an expense account.
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 18:17
| Writer explains Super PACs | To the Editor:
Do you know what Super PACs are? (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 17:00
| Reader appalled by New York's
Reproductive Health Act
| To the Editor:
The line between good and evil has been crossed. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 17:00
| Cole moves quickly to radicalize DNR | In late December, we warned that the selection of Preston Cole to run the state Department of Natural Resources was dangerous, not least because we believed Cole would attempt to remake the agency into one much like the DNR under former Gov. Jim Doyle - an agency whose bureaucrats and field staff pretty much terrorized citizens statewide.
Thursday, February 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 5, 2019 18:00
| Random Act of Kindness Week is Feb. 17 | To the Editor:
I read a quote a few weeks ago and it was, "Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others."
Thursday, February 7, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 5, 2019 18:02
| Your Right to Know:
Obey law on public employee records | The behavior of public employees on the job is subject to public scrutiny in nearly every circumstance under Wisconsin law. (Subscriber access)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 3, 2019 15:56
| Rhinelander residents support children in need | I am writing to thank Rhinelander residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. (Subscriber access)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 3, 2019 15:58
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| | | | | Sports | | | | | Hodag swimmers seek to break 25-year championship drought at state
| Tthe Rhinelander High School boys' swim team will be gunning for its first individual state titles since 1994, and will have several chances to accomplish that goal, tomorrow night at the UW-Natatorium in Madison.
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 12:31
| Northern Edge beats Lakeland 3-2 to end regular season | Taylee Tucker scored a rebound goal with 4:29 remaining and the Northern Edge knocked off Lakeland 3-2 at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 12:29
| Hodags finish 11th in state Nordic championships | Both the Hodag boys' and girls' squads placed 11th at the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League state championships, which wrapped up Sunday in Cable.
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 12:28
| Hodag bowling teams narrowly miss out on state | Both of the Rhinelander/Elcho high school club bowling squads were in position to qualify for the Wisconsin High School Bowling Club state tournament but fell just outside the cutline in the second round of the District 9 tournament.
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 12:27
| Rhinelander Men's Pool League to hold end of season meeting
| The end-of-season meeting for the Rhinelander Men's Pool League will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Sammy Jr's.
Thursday, February 14, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 12, 2019 12:26
| 'Grand' Zile: Kenedy Van Zile notches 1,000th career point | Kenedy Van Zile reached 1,000 points in her career Friday night. The Hodags' junior point guard finished with a game-high 24 points as Rhinelander defeated Medford 61-45 at Raider Hall.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 10, 2019 14:50
| Hodag wrestlers send eight to sectionals | The Hodags held their own against the Wisconsin Valley Conference Saturday, sending eight of their 11 wrestlers to sectionals and placing fifth in an eight-team WIAA Division 1 regional at Merrill High School.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 10, 2019 14:44
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| | | Outdoors | | | | | The Lake Where You Live | Among the tiny creatures that float in our lakes, the Daphnia (water fleas) are arguably the most important. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 16:55
| Natural Resources Board hears
information on deer crop damage permits | At last month's Natural Resources Board, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife damage specialist Brad Koele updated the board on the agriculture damage program. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 16:56
| GLIFWC looks at the bald eagle and climate change | As part of a vast assessment of 60 different species of animals and fish important to tribal members, the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) looked at the bald eagle, and its possible vulnerability to climate change. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 16:57
| UW-Trout Lake Station Artist in Residence open for 2019 | The University of Wisconsin's Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction has announced the opening of the 2019 application for its Artist in Residence Program. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 16:58
| Jacob Freide's natural reaction | The five mile stretch of Squirrel Hill Road leading to Minocqua Winter Park is a twisting, turning path through deep woods, past hidden lakes and ponds. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 31, 2019 17:13
| GLIFWC study shows black bears are less vulnerable to climate change | The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) recently assessed 60 species of fish and wildlife important to tribal members in an effort to determine how they may be impacted by a warming climate. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 31, 2019 17:14
| 2019 bear numbers presented to the NRB
| Scott Walter, the Department of Natural Resources' large carnivore specialist, came before the Natural Resources Board to request approval for 2019 bear harvest quota numbers brought forward from the bear advisory committee. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 31, 2019 17:20
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| | | Education | | | | | Future business leaders get an early start at regionals
| On Saturday, Feb. 2, Rhinelander High School FBLA/DECA members competed in Nekoosa for FBLA Regionals against approximately 600 members in the North/Central Wisconsin area. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 16:50
| NCES hosts Technology Showcase event | On Jan. 17, Northwoods Community Elementary School (NCES) invited families to learn how their children were using technology. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 16:51
| Attendance is important | School is important; for learning academics, for social-emotional development, for preparing the next group of leaders and multiple other wholesome reasons.(subscriber access)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 7, 2019 16:54
| RHS choir student Adam Bloom
to participate in Vocal Arts Festival | Rhinelander High School choir student Adam Bloom is attending the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts 2019 annual Vocal Arts Festival Feb. 1-2 at UW-Milwaukee (UWM). (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 31, 2019 17:08
| New National Honor Society members | Thirteen Rhinelander students were inducted into the National Honor Society Jan. 27 at the Rhinelander High School tiered classroom. (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 31, 2019 17:09
| Hodag Connections expands the School District of Rhinelander's educational options | Are you looking for educational options or flexible scheduling? (subscriber access)
Saturday, February 2, 2019 | | Read more... | |
February 31, 2019 17:10
| Nicolet Academic Success Centers open for spring semester | Nicolet College's eight Academic Success Centers are now open to provide free instruction for individuals preparing to attend college, build academic skills for the workplace, earn a GED or HSED, learn basic computer skills, or learn to speak English, the college announced in a press release. (subscriber access)
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 | | Read more... | |
January 27, 2019 17:18
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