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Crazy for candy
10-year-old Brinley Gross, left, eight-year-old Autumn Towne, middle, and nine-year-old Ariel Sharon, beg for candy during the St. Patricks Day …
Public safety panel postpones closed session on deputy medical examiner paid time off
A clerical snafu caused Oneida County’s public safety committee to cancel a closed session last week about the compensation of …
Vietnam Veterans Day observed at the Northwoods National Cemetery
In observance of Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw will host a Vietnam War …
Rhinelander to end running water order today
Rhinelander has announced that the “Running Water Order” that was issued for certain water customers within the city will end, …
Evers tours Camp American Legion, highlights veteran support in budget
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers visited Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk Monday. The stop at the facility, which on June …
RHS sports recap: Thursday, March 20
Track: RHS girls 2nd/5, boys 3rd/5, Rapids Indoor
team preview: RHS Track & Field
With numbers continuing to rise and new faces on the coaching staff, Rhinelander High School track coach Aaron Kraemer said …
Truman Lamers earns Elite Academic All-State honors from WBCA
Rhinelander High School senior Truman Lamers was one of 15 boys’ basketball players statewide to be recognized as Elite Academic …
Hodag softball battles spring break as season starts
Monday morning got off to a bit of a quiet start for the Rhinelander High School softball team as the …
Team review: RHS boys’ swimming
The 2024-25 season was another chapter in what has turned into an impressive Hodag dynasty over the last several years. …
14th Annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest on April 5
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest is back and will be as sweet as ever! Maple Syrup Fest will be at Phelps …
DNR now accepting entries for 2026 Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp …
Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet to hold 2025 Musky Fishing Expo
The Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet (ISCCW) will hold their second annual Musky Fishing Expo from 10 a.m. to …
The Lake Where You Live
Near sunset while fishing a favorite Northwoods lake, I noticed what looked like some sort of duck floating in the …
2025 ice shanty removal deadline March 16 for all state waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers of the following deadlines to remove their permanent ice shanties, …
