Dazzling design
Local artist Lila Bielefeldt brightens up the community by painting a mural on the side of a building on Davenport Street on Friday, Aug. 7. Other murals by Bielefeldt can be found at other local businesses, including Casa Mexicana. Bielefeldt has plans to paint additional office buildings in the area.
Team Preview: RHS football
Entering his eighth season at the helm of the Rhinelander High School football team, head coach Aaron Kraemer has never possessed a losing record overall for his career. He and his Hodags will have to work hard to keep it that way this season.
Inconsistency plagued Rebels in summer ball
The sports cliché that the No. 1 ability is availability rang absolutely true for the Rebels this summer, as appearances by a number of the top players from the RHS baseball team this spring were sporadic, at best.
Lady Rebels show flashes in first Legion season
While the Rhinelander Post 7 Lady Rebels did not advance to the American Legion state tournament in their inaugural season, a 3-4 record showed some positive steps for a Rhinelander program that is looking to turn the corner.
Truscott, Thomas win in photo finishes at Eagle River
The margin of victory was a mere .035 seconds, when Chippewa Falls’ Michael Truscott squeezed passed Kory Joliff at the line to win the B Modified feature win at Eagle River Speedway Tuesday in a photo finish.
Crescent plan commission gets advanced look at a proposed residential subdivision
At its meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 5, the Crescent plan commission was the pleased recipient of a rare opportunity, getting a preliminary peek at a project that county-level committees had not yet seen.
Important online safety presentation, plus pizza, offered Aug. 25
With vitally important information to share, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office will offer the online safety presentation “Internet Crimes Against Children & Sextortion” on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. at 200 East Winnebago Street in Rhinelander. The presentation is suitable for ages 12 and older. There will be pizza …
Nicolet College offers flexible evening hours in August for student support
This month, future and continuing Nicolet College students can get support during extended evening hours to take their next step in their educational journey. Nicolet College will host “Nicolet College @ Night,” a flexible, after hours opportunity for prospective students who are interested in applying to Nicolet College for free …
Town hall rental revolt has Stella board reconsidering how, and whether, to continue offering it for rent
Stella town hall rental policies have been prompting some local complaints, leading to some frustration on the town board’s part at their regular monthly meeting Aug. 4. The meeting was held a week earlier than usual due to the Aug. 11 election.
Golfers go pink for a cause
Members of the ladies golf league at Northwood Golf Club joined forces with their colleagues at Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk for a good cause last week. The leagues held their annual golf event in support of cancer awareness last Tuesday. Forty-three golfers took part in the event, which included …
WEC issues reminders ahead of today’s partisan primary
As Wisconsin prepares for the Aug. 11 partisan primary, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) released a checklist outlining what voters need to know before heading to the polls.
Convicted sex offender Sann, released from prison in May, is back behind bars
A convicted sex offender released from prison May 19 is back in jail. Skyler H. Sann, 30, has been charged with one count of failure to register with the state Sex Offender Registry, a class H felony, for not reporting internet user names he was using, and one count of …
Nine-year sentence imposed on Johnson for possession of child pornography
A Rhinelander man originally charged with five counts of possession of child pornography, a class D felony, has been sentenced to nine years of prison. Ezra M. Johnson, 20, was arrested in August 2025 when found to possess 11 sexually explicit video files of children who appeared to be under …
State’s first certified forest-bathing trail opens near Eagle River
Wisconsin’s first certified forest-bathing trail was opened to the public during a dedication ceremony on Sunday, July 26. It overlaps a portion of the Three Eagle Trail in Tara Lila’s Section Nine Road Park, roughly four miles south of Eagle River in the town of Lincoln.
Shop smart and avoid scams for back-to-school season
The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, this presents an opportunity. No matter how consumers are preparing for the upcoming school year, …
Johnson’s wolf bill blocked in Senate
An attempt by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson last week to secure a vote on his bill restoring wolf management to the states failed when a Senate Democrat blocked his effort. Johnson (R-Wisconsin) attempted to bypass the normal legislative process by asking for unanimous consent to pass his Pet and Livestock …
Naked dressing: From Studio 54 to the bridal procession
Brides should know that they already have a man. They don’t have to use their wedding to attract a date for Saturday night. They’ve supposedly secured one for the foreseeable future.
Ogres on pikes: Americans embrace the politics of decapitation
Anyone looking for an actual liar about COVID-19 shouldn’t be eyeing Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who spent 50 years protecting the public health and earning every accolade he got. If Republicans wanted to highlight bona fide lying about COVID, the guy they’d haul in for questioning would …
Shirley Ann Robison
Shirley Ann Robison, age 83, of Enterprise, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 1, 1943 in Rhinelander, to Floyd and Nettie (Larson) Goodell.
