RHS Sports recap: Friday, May 16

Baseball: Rhinelander 4, Mosinee 3 | Golf: Rhinelander 3rd/7, GNC Meet No. 6

Headin’ toward eleven

The Rhinelander High School boys’ tennis team took a major step toward its 11th consecutive conference title Tuesday afternoon. The Hodags took three of four matches in singles, and two out of three in doubles, to earn a 5-2 victory over the Medford Raiders in a battle for first place …

Hodag baseball rallies late to beat Antigo 11-8

Rhinelander’s bats came alive in the sixth and seventh innings, scoring four times in each frame, as the Hodags rallied from behind to defeat the Antigo Red Robins 11-8 at Kretz Bros. Park.

Hodag softball falls to Tomahawk in extra innings

A late rally got the Rhinelander High School softball team close, but not over the hump, Monday afternoon against a Great Northern Conference rival.

The Recreational Rodeo Rides Again

As temperatures rise and the end of the school year draws near, community members have joined together to offer all area third-graders a safe and responsible introduction to a variety of summer activities at the 7th annual Recreational Rodeo on Friday, May 9.

Hodag golfers fade in back-to-back conference matches

Rhinelander took fourth Monday at home at Rhinelander Country Club and then followed that up with a sixth-place finish Tuesday at Minocqua Country Club as the GNC staged the fourth and fifth legs of the conference tournament.

Hodag track finishes top three at Tomahawk

The Rhinelander High School track team rested a few key pieces, got some other pieces back and performed well Tuesday in the Hatchet Invite in Tomahawk.

Rhinelander soccer breaks down Mosinee’s wall, wins 3-0

The Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team overcame a pesky Mosinee defense Tuesday night to remain perfect in Great Northern Conference play, defeating the Indians 3-0 at Edgewood Park.

Stranded runners cost River Monsters in opener

The Rhinelander River Monsters had their chances Sunday in the 2025 Dairyland League opener against defending Large Division champion Marshfield.

Youth Sports Roundup

Middle school soccer | JV Baseball | Trap Shooting

Land+Water 2025 Youth Conservation Camp opportunities

Wisconsin Land+Water is excited to offer two unique summer conservation camps for middle and high school students in 2025. Open to students from Wisconsin and neighboring states, these camps provide hands-on outdoor experiences designed to foster a love of nature while exploring careers in natural resources and conservation.

Leadership Oneida County graduates 14th class

The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the graduation of the 14th class of Leadership Oneida County. Thirteen new graduates of the program were recognized in a ceremony at Nicolet College on Thursday, May 8. These community and business leaders participated in monthly day-long activities September through May, and …

Rhinelander water woes outlined at public information meeting for proposed well at Nicolet College

A public information meeting at Nicolet College Monday was attended by nearly 70 people, the topic a proposed municipal water well for the city of Rhinelander that would be built on property of Nicolet College, which is in the town of Pelican.

Felzkowski and Callahan announce May 19 listening sessions

Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) announced new listening sessions across the 35th Assembly District, which includes all of Lincoln and Langlade Counties and portions of Marathon, Oconto, Shawano, and Oneida counties.

Northwoods Yard & Garden

Looking to add plants with abundant color to your landscape, deck, or balcony with minimal effort? Annual flowers are a fantastic way to do so and are readily available at garden centers outlets throughout Wisconsin now.

5th Annual Hodag Heritage Festival this weekend

Rhinelander’s most legendary celebration returns for its fifth year on Saturday, May 17. A full day of events will take place at Pioneer Park, including a pancake breakfast by the VFW, kids’ bounce house and activities, exhibitors, a Hodag Quest, guest speakers, food and beer vendors, a Hodag art show, …

Helke joins Rhinelander school board

The School District of Rhinelander Board of Education met with its new member for the first time on Monday. At a special May 12 meeting, the school board welcomed Rhinelander police officer Kurt Helke as its new member. Helke won his seat on the board in the April 1 election, …

Demmer Library to hold Memorial Day Weekend used book sale

The Demmer Library will hold its Memorial Day Weekend Used Book Sale in the lower level of the library on Saturday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. A wide selection of adult fiction and nonfiction, youth, children’s, hardcover, and paperback books will be available.

The Lake Where You Live

Many people write about the outdoors. Some can make readers feel like we’re actually out there, on the lake, in the woods, wearing the boots or snowshoes. Far fewer also help us appreciate the why of going outside — what makes our experiences so transcendant, so essential. Dave Greschner is …

Oneida County zoning to take ‘harder line’ on ‘missing’ citations

If the dog ate your county zoning citation before you could see it, or if it just got lost in the mail a decade ago and now the government is finally knocking on your door, don’t necessarily expect the Oneida County zoning department to be shedding any tears for you.