On Friday morning, Rhinelander Mayor Chris Frederickson issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in the City of Rhinelander in response to COVID-19, setting several restrictions in place until April 17. Saturday, March 21, 2020
Two nursing homes in north-central Wisconsin - one in Rhinelander - have confirmed cases of Covid-19 as of Wednesday morning, as the coronavirus continues to spread in the region. Friday, April 3, 2020
Work started last week on the second phase of the City of Rhinelander's Stevens Street reconstruction project. (subscriber access) Friday, April 3, 2020
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a report on its investigation into the single-engine plane crash at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport March 5. (subscriber access) Friday, April 3, 2020
City and township clerks throughout Oneida County are being deluged with requests for both absentee ballots and in-person absentee voting as the COVID-19 pandemic, and related restrictions, have voters looking to avoid going to the polls April 7. (subscriber access) Friday, April 3, 2020
The Oneida County Health Department is encouraging all outpatient surgical and procedural centers, ambulatory surgery centers, dental providers, veterinarians, schools, construction companies, nail/hair salons, and others to donate their unused PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that is not immediately needed to assist healthcare providers, healthcare facilities, and first responders in need. Friday, April 3, 2020
Candidates for the Oneida County Board of Supervisors were asked to tell voters why they are running, why they should be elected, and to touch upon some of the priorities they would pursue if elected. Here are their statements. (subscriber access) Friday, April 3, 2020
Voters in three City of Rhinelander aldermanic districts will choose their representatives on the Common Council April 7. (subscriber access) Friday, April 3, 2020
The Rhinelander Common Council conducted business for approximately one hour and 40 minutes Monday afternoon before the meeting - the first since the state restricted gatherings to less than 10 people - had to be adjourned abruptly to avoid a violation of the state's open meetings law. (subscriber access) Wednesday, April 1, 2020
On March 19, 1980 a local couple disovered the remains of an adult male while hiking along a private snowmobile trail four miles north of Rhinelander on Highway 17. Four decades later, the body still has not been identified. (subscriber access) Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) has received notification a second and third person in Oneida County have been diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). The individuals are in their 60's and 80's and are unrelated to each other or the first case of COVID-19 diagnosed on Friday, March 27. The individuals are currently in isolation. County health officials are working to determine how the individuals may have become infected and are contacting others with whom the positive cases had close contact with.
With the two additional cases identified, it is reasonable to believe that there is now community spread of the virus in Oneida County. The term "community spread" means there is no known source of the disease, such as a recent contact with an infected person or travel from an area with a high number of cases. Sunday, March 29, 2020
This was the lunch hour traffic on Courtney Streets Wednesday, March 25, 2020 after Gov. Tony Evers' "Safer At Home" order went into effect. (subscriber access) Saturday, March 28, 2020
We at The Northwoods River News want to assure you, our readers, that our staff will continue to work diligently to bring you the most up-to-date and thorough Rhinelander area news. Saturday, March 28, 2020
The Rhinelander Fire Department lit up its engines, ambulances and other vehicles Wednesday evening, March 25, 2020. (subscriber access) Saturday, March 28, 2020
In a time of unparalleled uncertainty brought on by a global public health emergency, local business owners are facing a minefield of decisions, knowing that their choices will have a long-term impact on their customers, their employees and themselves. (subscriber access) Saturday, March 28, 2020
Late Wednesday afternoon the Vilas County Public Health Department confirmed the first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the county. Saturday, March 28, 2020
The Oneida County board's social services committee met Tuesday to hear updates on the veterans services and social services departments' response to the COVID-19 health crisis. (subscriber access) Saturday, March 28, 2020
The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) has confirmed that one person in Oneida County has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Friday, March 27, 2020
At the direction of Gov. Tony Evers, the state Department of Health Services this week issued a massive 16-page order directing nonessential businesses to close and Wisconsin residents to stay at home and avoid nonessential travel. Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Rhinelander Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired officer who served the community honorably for nine years. (subscriber access) Thursday, March 26, 2020
We don't know how long the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, with its shutdowns and "social distancing," will last, but small businesses need the public's support to make it through these uncertain times. Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is helping small businesses apply for federal disaster loans to mitigate the substantial economic injury as a result of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thursday, March 26, 2020
As the state continues to respond to the ongoing threat posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers should know their rights and how they can take action against suspected price gouging, the attorney general's office reports. Thursday, March 26, 2020
On Friday morning Rhinelander mayor Chris Frederickson announced that the March 23 meeting of the Common Council had been postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus. Tuesday, March 24, 2020
A hang-up phone call that led police to an abandoned vehicle in rural Lake Tomahawk has resulted in a variety of battery and intimidation of witness charges against at least five area people. (subscriber access) Tuesday, March 24, 2020
As the number of people traveling by air has dropped considerably due to restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport is seeing a drop in passengers flying into and out of the facility. Saturday, March 21, 2020
While the Rhinelander District Library remains closed until further notice, Wi-Fi is available outside the building, according to an update from library director Virginia Roberts. Saturday, March 21, 2020
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