RHS Sports recap: Sept. 5-6
Football: Lakeland 43, Rhinelander 32 | Boys' soccer: Wausau East 5, Rhinelander 0
Ready for raffles
Bob Dionne, left, buys a raffle ticket from Jeffery Winkler, during the Rhinelander VFW Post 3143 brat fry on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Trigs in Rhinelander.
RHS Sports recap: Thursday, Sept. 4
Boys’ soccer: Lakeland 7, Rhinelander 0 | Volleyball: Tomahawk 3, Rhinelander 0 | Girls’ swimming: Rhinelander 119, Medford 53; Rhinelander 122, Antigo 35 | Girls’ tennis: Rhinelander 5, Medford 2 | Girls’ golf: Rhinelander 1st/3, Rhinelander Invite
Jayme Wyss wins National Masters decathlon title
A long and challenging competition season for Rhinelander High School volleyball and assistant track coach Jayme Wyss ended with a silver lining last month as she continues to compete on the national masters track scene.
Be safe when sharing back-to-school photos of your kids
With the school year starting again, social media is full of adorable back-to-school photos. Often, these pictures feature a child holding a “first day of school” sign with basic information, such as their name and grade.
Trig Solberg to take over Rhinelander Flying Service
One of the agenda items for the Aug. 29 Rhinelander airport commission meeting was the contract for Rhinelander Flying Service. Charlie Turner has been the owner of Rhinelander Flying Service for many years, and was looking to step away and enjoy his retirement. Trig Solberg of Minocqua, owner of Lakeland …
Harshaw 100 Sport & Trap Shoot on Sept. 6
The Harshaw 100 Sport & Trap Shoot is Sept. 6 at the Harshaw Sports Club, 10047 Rocky Run Road. The registration is $70 to shoot 50 trap and 50 sporting clays. Currently, we have 37 sponsorships for any veteran who wants to shoot free of charge. This will be given …
Hodags withstand late Hurricane gust, claim first win of season
Things seemed easy through three quarters last Friday night for the Rhinelander High School football team against Hayward, leading 28-6 and seemingly in control of the contest. Though Hayward has not beaten Rhinelander since the teams started playing in 2020, the Hurricanes seemingly always find a way to make things …
Hunting season openings in September
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.
Healthy kids, healthy schools: The importance of back-to-school vaccinations
School bells are ringing, and it’s time to gather supplies. But before the backpacks hit the bus stop, there’s one important step: ensuring your child’s vaccinations are up-to-date.
Permaculture Convergence comes to Rhinelander
For the first time the Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence is coming to northern Wisconsin. The event will be held Sept. 5 through 7 at Holiday Acres in Rhinelander. With the owners there working to move the resort to a carbon neutral vacation destination, it makes perfect sense to draw in a …
Barr captures Mosinee Invite
Rhinelander High School junior Avrom Barr held off a battle from Edgar’s Cade Koch and won the boys’ division of the Mosinee Invite cross country race Tuesday at Nine Mile Forest in Wausau. Barr led the Hodag boys to a fourth-place finish out of 10 qualifying teams. The Hodag girls …
Rhinelander schools welcome new professional staff for 2025-26 school year
On Monday, Aug. 25, the School District of Rhinelander, Rhinelander Partners in Education (PIE), and the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce teamed up to host a special orientation day for the district’s newest professional staff.
The Lake Where You Live
Last evening, while fishing on a favorite lake, I was cranking in a swim bait after an unsatisfactory cast. This lake is known for smallmouth and largemouth bass, and that is what my companion and I were catching. At mid-retrieve, I felt a sharp strike; two seconds later another, and …
