NEWS
Council sets new speed limit for Timber Dr.
Attention motorists, the speed limit on Timber Drive from Highway 17 to Iverson Street has been reduced from 35 to 25 miles per hour.
They’re ‘Just Ken’
From left to right, Rhinelander High School Shodag show choir members Billy Leisure, Iain Rumney, Danek Koniar, Eddie Duarte, Devon Schlieder and Zach Fernandez perform the song “I'm Just Ken,” from the movie “Barbie” during the high school’s spring concert Monday, May 13, 2024 at the John and Dori Performing …
Oneida County Memorial Day observance to be held at RHS
The Oneida County Veterans Council invites all citizens to join them on Monday, May 27 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.
Newbold adopts enhanced wake restrictions effective May 18
Approximately 70 people were in attendance at the Newbold Town Hall May 9 as the members of the town board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution amending town ordinance chapter 11.09 to include restrictions on artificially enhanced wakes.
Educators rising: RHS celebrates seniors committed to pursuing teaching careers
The Rhinelander High School Educators Rising club recently announced its participation in the national signing day event supported by Educators Rising, a community-based movement from PDK International dedicated to cultivating the next generation of teachers.
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Two Nicolet College employees graduate from Leadership Oneida County
Nathan Zorn, an admissions representative, and Tyler Ruppert, an academic success coach, at Nicolet College, graduated from Leadership Oneida County on Thursday, May 9, marking the culmination of months of community leadership training.
Rhinelander Fourth of July Parade route changed
The 2024 Rhinelander Fourth of July parade will follow a new route this year due to public safety concerns.
Lake Tom town board OKs hazardous wake ordinance
With an audience of approximately 30 people looking on, the Lake Tomahawk town board passed a hazardous wake/enhanced wake ordinance at its May 8 meeting.
Local crews search river in response to missing person report
Members of the Rhinelander Fire Department responded to the Davenport Street Bridge last Friday night after it was reported that a person was possibly in the river.
Memo: DNR will not take action against farmers for unintentional PFAS contamination
According to an internal memo, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is following the lead of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in signaling that it will not take action against farmers whose property has been impacted by PFAS (per-and polyfluoroakyl substances) contamination due to land spreading.
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City grappling with tourist house conundrum
Tourism is an essential component of the local economy but the potential proliferation of tourist houses — Airbnbs, VRBOs and the like — is a concern for those who believe short-term rentals may pose a risk to residential neighborhoods.
Look both ways
An annual rite of spring was observed Friday, May 10, 2024 as all Rhinelander area third-grade students participated in the sixth annual Recreation Rodeo at the YMCA of the Northwoods.
NAMI announces new program to support mental health
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Northern Lakes, has announced a new fundraising program, NAMI Do-It-Your-Way.
Leadership Oneida County graduates 13th class
Leadership Oneida County recognized nine new graduates in a ceremony at Nicolet College on Thursday, May 9. These community and business leaders participated in monthly day-long activities from September through May, and completed three community projects.
Oneida County moves closer to job offers for HSC staff
Oneida County officials have been promising for a while now that most employees of the soon-to-be-defunct tri-county Human Service Center (HSC) would be offered jobs in the county’s newly formed Department of Human Services, and sure enough the county took a big step last week in making those offers a …
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