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Dazzling design
Local artist Lila Bielefeldt brightens up the community by painting a mural on the side of a building on Davenport …
Crescent plan commission gets advanced look at a proposed residential subdivision
At its meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 5, the Crescent plan commission was the pleased recipient of a rare opportunity, getting …
Important online safety presentation, plus pizza, offered Aug. 25
With vitally important information to share, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office will offer the online safety presentation “Internet Crimes Against …
Town hall rental revolt has Stella board reconsidering how, and whether, to continue offering it for rent
Stella town hall rental policies have been prompting some local complaints, leading to some frustration on the town board’s part …
Nicolet College offers flexible evening hours in August for student support
This month, future and continuing Nicolet College students can get support during extended evening hours to take their next step …
Team Preview: RHS football
Entering his eighth season at the helm of the Rhinelander High School football team, head coach Aaron Kraemer has never …
Inconsistency plagued Rebels in summer ball
The sports cliché that the No. 1 ability is availability rang absolutely true for the Rebels this summer, as appearances …
Lady Rebels show flashes in first Legion season
While the Rhinelander Post 7 Lady Rebels did not advance to the American Legion state tournament in their inaugural season, …
Truscott, Thomas win in photo finishes at Eagle River
The margin of victory was a mere .035 seconds, when Chippewa Falls’ Michael Truscott squeezed passed Kory Joliff at the …
Hodags are back on the gridiron
The fall sports season officially got underway Tuesday as the Rhinelander High School football team hit the field for its …
Hodag Challenge 2026 sees jump in shooters
The Hodag Sports Club pulled in shooters from across the midwest and beyond for the 2026 Hodag Challenge July 18 …
Otto reflects on community relationships as a warden in the Northwoods
At the intersection of conversation and dead end roads, there are connections. Connections are what can build trust, and some …
RHS trap team shoots at Northwoods Invitational
HARSHAW — The Rhinelander High School trap team shot in the 17-team Northwoods Invitational May 15-17 in Harshaw and Minocqua. …
It’s tick season now: How to keep them off you and early signs of tick-borne disease
The snow is gone, the weather is warmer and ticks are back! They seem to be everywhere in the woods …
Aspirus Tick‑Borne Illness Center announces expanded therapeutic services
The Aspirus Tick-Borne Illness Center has expanded its clinical offerings to provide additional therapies intended to support patients managing complex …









