Cavoc’s Golden Birthday
The School District of Rhinelander celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom Saturday, Sept. 26 during a celebration at CAVOC in the town of Pelican.
Hodags prep for rare Saturday matinee in Merrill’s homecoming
The Rhinelander High School football team had an extra day to reflect this week after letting last Friday’s home contest against Tomahawk slip away in a mistake-filled effort. The Hodags are hoping the additional time to refocus is just what the doctor ordered as they prepare to travel to Merrill …
RHS Sports recap: Thrusday, Oct. 1
Girls’ tennis: Rhinelander 1st/9, GNC Meet | Boys’ soccer: Mosinee 0 (2), Rhinelander 0 (1) | Volleyball: Northland Pines 3, Rhinelander 0 | Girls’ swimming: Rhinelander 135, Ladysmith 24 | Cross country: RHS girls 3rd/9, boys 6th/9, Athens Invite
Hodag soccer plays GNC spoiler, forces Lakeland to PKs
The upstart Hodags got a third-minute goal from Jaime Nieto Bergo and held on from there as it played Lakeland to a 1-1 draw at Mike Webster Stadium.
Volleyball grows in Phillips, faces top-ranked Mosinee at home
After traveling to Phillips on Sept. 26, the Rhinelander High School volleyball team hosted Mosinee in Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium Tuesday. The Hodags (11-19, 1-4 GNC) went 2-3 during non-conference play in Phillips, and fell in straight sets to the top-ranked Mosinee Indians Tuesday. Mosinee flaunts the No. 1 spot …
Celebrate culture at community fiesta Oct. 5
As part of the Rhinelander community’s Culture Tap program, all are warmly invited to a Community Fiesta at Nacho’s Mexican Grill in Rhinelander on Monday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Gorall named new city administrator
The City of Rhinelander Common Council has unanimously appointed Angela Gorall to serve as the city’s next city administrator.
Hodag Musky Challenge satisfies a variety of anglers
The 45th annual Hodag Musky Challenge welcomed 111 boats to Rhinelander area lakes Sept. 25-27. A total of 50 fish were caught, including three that were 45 inches or greater. Kevin Black and Tim Bremer won the challenge this year with three fish caught. Their fish were 39, 36 1/4, …
Youth Sports Roundup
JV gridders win | JV soccer | JV volleyball
‘Rocktober’ events and more for kids in October at Rhinelander District Library
Here are this month’s special events in the Children’s Department at Rhinelander District Library.
Wisconsin economy sends conflicting signals
Wisconsin’s latest economic numbers offer a mixed picture heading into the fall elections, with unemployment remaining low and agricultural exports reaching a record high, but the housing market isn’t sharing those positive vibes as mortgage rates have risen since February and housing inventory remains constricted.
Hodag Hustle to bring hundreds of mountain bikers to Camp Tesomas this weekend
The Rhinelander Northwoods Composite Mountain Bike Team (RNC) hosts the third annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League (WICL) Hodag Hustle mountain bike festival at Tesomas Scout Camp in Pine Lake this weekend. It is also the third race of the year for the team.
A colorful time is ahead at the Tri-County Council Color Run Oct. 3
Get ready to run, laugh, and get covered in color. Join Tri-County Council for their 2026 Color Run at Hodag Park on Oct. 3. This exciting, feel-good event supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and the run kicks off at 10 a.m., but …
City council puts off sidewalk construction decision
The Rhinelander Common Council on Monday postponed a decision about whether sidewalks should be added as part of a major street reconstruction project, instead directing its engineer to return at the next council meeting with conceptual plans for two alternatives proposed by mayor Kris Hanus.
Master Gardeners of the North to host John Bates for program on aquatic plants
Master Gardeners of the North will welcome author and naturalist John Bates for its monthly educational seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. Bates’ presentation, “Diving In: The Biology and Benefits of Aquatic Plants,” will explore the ecological importance of aquatic plants and their role in healthy lakes, rivers, …
Minocqua man arrested on domestic abuse charges
Minocqua resident Isaiah Phillips was arrested by the Minocqua Police Department on Sept. 21 after allegedly strangling his father and faces four separate charges, all relating to domestic abuse.
Report: Rhinelander Flowage ranked No. 2 in the country for fall foliage boating
Rhinelander Flowage just landed at #2 in a new national ranking of the best lakes for fall foliage boating, and it beat every other lake in the study on one specific number: boat-ramp access.
Oneida economic development Fall Summit slated for Oct. 14
Don’t miss Oneida County Economic Development Corporation’s annual Fall Summit, coming up on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Pines Event Center in Rhinelander.
