Memorial service completes Ginzl’s long journey home
A circle spanning some 86 years was brought to an awe-inspiring close last Sunday. Corporal John James “Jack” Ginzl, a Rhinelander High School basketball and tennis star who became the first Rhinelander paper mill employee to enlist to fight in World War II, and who was killed after 1,006 days …
Hodag track sweeps regional titles
Both the Hodag boys’ and girls’ teams claimed regional titles on a late Tuesday night in Medford. The Hodag girls won eight events, while the Hodag boys claimed five. Each team recorded 15 top-four finishes, which included a ticket to this afternoon’s sectional round in Rice Lake.
Hodag tennis third in playoff opener
The Rhinelander High School boys’ tennis team went 5-6 in individual matches on Tuesday and finished third in a WIAA Division 1 subsectional at Wausau West High School.
Rough patches catch out Hodags at golf regionals
The Hodags shot 342 and missed advancing as a team by 20 strokes as they took seventh in a nine-team regional.
Hodag baseball rockets past Spencer in regular season finale
In one final game before the WIAA tournament, the Rhinelander High School baseball team defeated the Spencer Rockets 10-0 at Stafford Field on May 26. The game came to an end in six innings due to the run rule.
Crandon teens jailed after leading 100 mph chase in Rhinelander
A trio of teens is in Oneida County Jail, with cash bonds set from $150,000 to $350,000, after being apprehended with a fourth teen Friday, May 22, following an alleged shooting incident near Rhinelander’s Hodag Park and subsequent high-speed chase.
RHS girls’ soccer strikes four times against Mosinee
With an eventual start to parents night moved in the Hodag Dome, the Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team was able to win its final regular season game as they defeated Mosinee 4-0 on Tuesday.
River Monsters can’t keep up with Rapids in doubleheader sweep
The Rhinelander River Monsters for the most part had the pitching to keep up with one of the Dairyland League’s top teams in Wisconsin Rapids in a doubleheader Saturday, May 23. The defense and offense weren’t able to match Rapids’ collection of young talent as the Monsters were swept at …
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Judge rejects Bangstad effort to federalize privacy lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad’s attempt to move a state invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against him into federal court, ruling that the dispute is fundamentally a state-law tort case rather than a federal campaign-finance dispute.
A joyful gift for the community
It was a scene of giddy glee at Hodag Park on May 22, children scampering through water cascading from colorful apparatuses, and adults watching with wistful satisfaction — deeply pleased at the grand opening of this fun new asset for the community, and wistful that they couldn’t hop right in, …
Vivian E. Jamison
Vivian E. Jamison, 98, of Rhinelander, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Pride Therapy and Living Center in Weston. She was born on January 27, 1928, in Winter, to Peter and Elida (Nygaard) Canestorp.
Lois Ann Nehls
Lois Ann Nehls, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Rennes Health and Rehab in Rhinelander. Lois was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1937 in Rhinelander, the oldest daughter of Clarence and Nora (Kussman) Christian. She was 89 years old.
Sigward V. Watten
Sigward V. Watten, 84, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Rhinelander. He was born on June 13, 1941, to Ticy Lutes and Sigward Watten in Tomahawk.
Marcia Rudis
A celebration of life honoring Marcie is planned for June 6. Please join her family to share memories at the Cassian Town Hall from 1 to 3 p.m., at 9110 Church Road, Harshaw. Marcie’s full obituary can be found on the Hildebrand Funeral Home website.
Edward Alan Wambold
Edward Alan Wambold, age 86, passed away on May 20, 2026, at his residence in Waunakee. He was born on October 21, 1939, in Appleton to parents Edward and Cornelia (Lloyd) Wambold. Edward married Carol C. Radant on June 24, 1961, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Wausau.
RHS Sports recap: Wednesday, May 27
Softball: Antigo 12, Rhinelander 10
RHS Sports recap: Tuesday, May 26
Baseball: Rhinelander 10, Spencer 0 | Girls' soccer: Rhinelander 4, Mosinee 0 | Track: RHS boys 1st/9, girls 1st/9 WIAA regionals | Boys’ tennis: Rhinelander 3rd/7, WIAA subsections | Golf: Rhinelander 7th/9, WIAA regionals | Softball: Rhinelander at Antigo, ppd.
