Choir concert

Soloists Emily Schiek, left, and Tatiana Vadis perform during Rhinelander High School’s fall choir concert in the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center Monday, Oct. 19.

Fox Valley Lutheran racks up 590 yards of offense in 54-14 playoff win over RHS

The Rhinelander High School football team could not slow down Braden Heiges and the high-flying Fox Valley Lutheran offense Friday night in the first round of the WIAA playoffs.

Hodag girls’ swim team wins 4 events, secures eighth consecutive GNC title

With at least one top three finish in every event at the Great Northern Conference meet at the Lakeland Union High School pool on Friday, the Rhinelander High School girls’ swim team took first place in the GNC for the eighth consecutive year.

Cross country: Gillingham, Barr advance to state

Home-course advantage didn’t play out as the Rhinelander High School cross country team would have hoped Friday as it hosted a WIAA Division 2 sectional meet at Northwood Golf Club.

Merrill holds off Hodags in soccer tourney opener

The Rhinelander High School boys’ soccer team had plenty of chances in its WIAA playoff opener, but needed to convert on one or two more of them to extend its season.

RHS students to participate in school-wide mock election

Tomorrow, Oct. 28, students at Rhinelander High School will experience democracy firsthand through a school-wide mock election conducted during social studies classes.

Superfund site update among topics covered at Stella PFAS meeting

An informational PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) meeting was held at the Stella Town Hall on Oct. 20. Updates were provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on various concerns like funding efforts, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the status of the area becoming a superfund …

Tiffany promises affordability, accountability, common sense

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says Wisconsin needs a dramatic change in direction, and the Republican gubernatorial nominee believes that change begins with three priorities — affordability, accountability, and common sense.

Tourism grant funding available for non-profit organizations

The Rhinelander Tourism and Marketing Committee (RTMC) in collaboration with the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2027 Room Tax Community Grant. This grant will operate with a single cycle, providing a streamlined opportunity for funding. If you have a tourism-based event or project planned …

Support the arts through volunteering

ArtStart is often looking for volunteers for lots of different activities including being a Gallery Assistant. Gallery assistants greet ArtStart guests, perform some light admin tasks, and can often enjoy time with a good book surrounded by incredible art.

Sprecksel Slaughterhouse returns for 13th season, partners with VFW Post 3143 to support local veterans

A Northwoods Halloween tradition is back for its 13th season, and this year, the scares come with a mission to give back. Sprecksel Slaughterhouse returns to Rhinelander on Oct. 30 and 31, bringing another year of homemade horror, unexpected encounters, and Halloween thrills to the community. Built by local volunteers …

Ecumenical Music Fest set for Nov. 1

The Ecumenical Music Fest returns on Sunday, Nov. 1, bringing together local churches, choirs and musicians for an afternoon of music, fellowship and community support. The event will take place at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 125 E. King Street in Rhinelander, with performances beginning at 2 p.m.

Last call for Oct. 29 Empowering Leaders Conference

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the inaugural Empowering Leaders Conference! On Oct. 29, leaders from across the Northwoods will come together at The Pines in Rhinelander to learn, connect, collaborate and inspire one another.

St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church to offer dinner, program honoring veterans Nov. 6

A veterans’ dinner and program will be held Friday, Nov. 6 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 39 S. Pelham Street in Rhinelander. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a welcome time, followed by a program including guest speaker veteran Casey Crump, and then a catered dinner.

SDR recognized as Gold-level Family Friendly Workplace

The School District of Rhinelander has announced that it has earned Gold-level certification as a Family Friendly Workplace through Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW), a Wisconsin nonprofit organization that recognizes employers backing up their organizational values with meaningful, real-world support for families.

City’s winter parking regulations begin Nov. 15

The Rhinelander Police Department would once again like to remind city residents of the Winter Parking regulations which will go into effect Nov. 15, 2026. Residents are asked to follow the regulations to assist the Public Works Department in their efforts to clear and maintain the streets during periods of …

Pine Lake gears up for library arbitration

The Pine Lake town board prepared for arbitration between the Rhinelander District Library (RDL) and the five municipalities that fund it during its Oct. 21 meeting. Pine Lake library representative Pam Winchell said she thinks the other representatives share some of the same sentiments that she does about the library’s …

Aspirus announces opening of new neonatal clinic

Aspirus Health is proud to announce the opening of the Aspirus Neonatal Clinic, located at 2720 Plaza Drive on its Wausau campus. The clinic will provide highly specialized services based on an infant’s needs for up to the first two to three years after a NICU admission or concerns of …

Is it the cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV?

Coughing, sneezing, fever, or a sore throat? It can be hard to know what’s making you sick. As respiratory illness season begins, the Oneida County Health Department is helping residents understand the differences between common illnesses and what they can do to protect themselves and others.

Guilty of wasting our time

I shouldn’t get so angry. It isn’t healthy. Last week, New York state summoned me to jury duty. I went, of course. It’s the law, and my duty. A jury may protect the innocent from government abuse. Ordinary citizens, not officials, decide if you are guilty.