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DNR announces another expansion of PFAS testing in Stella
The Department of Natural Resources is expanding the boundaries of its free private well testing program in Stella township. During an informational meeting Wednesday evening at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander, DNR officials announced free PFAS (per-and polyfluoroakyl substances) testing of private wells located within a 2.5 to 3 …
NRB approves emergency rule for Minocqua Chain
The state Natural Resources Board took quick action Thursday morning, approving an emergency rule to allow state licensed hook and line fishing on the Minocqua Chain.
GFWC Rhinelander Woman’s Club accepting grant requests
The GFWC Rhinelander Woman’s Club has announced it is accepting grant requests from local charitable programs, non-profit organizations, and groups that work to benefit Rhinelander’s community needs.
Senior signing day
The mood inside the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium was celebratory Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, as the school district hosted its first ever senior signing day where members of the RHS Class of 2024 announced their plans for life after high school.
OVTC reorganizes, takes delivery of new vans
The Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC), the panel that includes members of the Oneida and Vilas County boards and oversees operations of the Northwoods Transit Connection (NTC), reorganized at its April 25 meeting.
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Nicolet College cosmetology students triumph at SkillsUSA competition
Two Nicolet College cosmetology students won gold and silver medals at the recent SkillsUSA competition in Madison.
RHS students explore Costa Rica in spring break trip
Thirteen Rhinelander High School students — Eva Hetland, Nicole Brunette, Cassie Burke, Claire Caselton, Lucas Haselton, Aiden Ostermann, Brody Kowieski, Michael Schiek, Katherine Ripple, Makinzie Arneson, Brynn Teter, Greyson Gremban and Ellyse Younker — traveled to Costa Rica over spring break with chaperones Mara Krueger and Mathew Nichols.
Lakeland area resident called out regarding U.S. veteran status
Vilas County veterans service officer Brian Thomas has made it clear he believes Lac du Flambeau resident Wally Obermann is not a veteran of service in the United States military.
Local restaurant wins ‘Best Burger Contest’
The Wisconsin Beef Council announced late last week that the All American Burger at Pickles Bar and Grill in Hazelhurst is the winner of the inaugural Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest.
Police remove pro-Palestinian protest encampment at UW-Madison
After issuing multiple warnings, scores of police with riot shields forcibly removed a Pro-Palestinian tent encampment from the UW-Madison’s Library Mall last week, as campus protests against Israel’s war to annihilate the terrorist group known as Hamas spread across the country.
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Holmboe Conifer Forest Volunteer Day May 31
The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) invites the public to participate in Volunteer Day at the Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31.
DNR requests more information on paper companies’ past PFAS practices
As part of its ongoing investigation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in Stella township, the Department of Natural Resources has sent letters to the current and former owners of the Rhinelander paper mill seeking information, records and documents related to the “generation, transportation, treatment, storage and/or disposal of …
Buddy Bench
Several youth and adults from the Rhinelander area were honored at the annual Girl Scouts of Distinction event held Saturday, April 27, at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.
Rhinelander chamber launches new volunteer webpage
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) has a new webpage for area volunteer opportunities.
Attempted homicide case resolved short of trial
The 27-year-old Woodruff man charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide in connection with a May 2023 incident in the parking lot of the Minocqua Walmart store will be back in court on June 11 for sentencing.
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