Rusty Rebels look for regional magic
It’s hard to say what to expect from the Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels heading into the Wisconsin American Legion Class AA Region 3 tournament that gets underway Thursday at Stafford Field.
A star is born
Aiden Barbian, 3, is amazed when his strumming the guitar of Mark Dvorak brings forth the notes of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” — with a little help! Chicago artist Dvorak visited the Rhinelander Public Library July 15 to perform an hour of folk songs, with the roomful of music-lovers singing …
Waydick, Johnson and Kibler honored at RHS baseball banquet
The Rhinelander High School baseball season has been over for roughly six weeks. The challenge for the team has been trying to find a night to celebrate it.
PHOTO: Kenealy records ace at Northwood
Bill Kenealy of Rhinelander recorded a hole-in-one during Northwood Golf Club’s Wednesday Men’s League on July 15.
Sports digest
NFHS to allow larger first base in high school baseball | Hodag 10s scramble set for Aug. 22 at Pinewood | IMCA Fast Shaft qualifier tonight kicks off busy home stretch for Eagle River Speedway | Youth bowlers sought for league, club teams
Good News Project turns electronics into support for RIA
Good News Project is inviting residents and businesses throughout northern and central Wisconsin to responsibly recycle unwanted electronics during its upcoming Rhinelander e-CYCLING Event on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
Frustrations aired over Reagan resignation at city council meeting
A pair of passionate complaints in its public comment portion got the July 13 Rhinelander Common Council meeting off to a startling start. On July 7, city administrator Patrick Reagan submitted his letter of resignation to mayor Kris Hanus, city clerk Austyn Zarda, and common council president Carrie Mikalauski. The …
GNMLS donates $35K to Habitat for Humanity Northwoods
The Greater Northwoods Multiple Listing Service (GNMLS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Northwoods Association of Realtors (NWAR), recently presented a $35,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Northwoods to assist with the purchase of a parcel in the Lakeland area for a future home build project.
Baby Boxes proceed, revaluation looms for city
The Rhinelander Common Council unanimously passed Resolution 2036-62 approving, authorizing and directing the mayor to sign a lease and service agreement between the City of Rhinelander and Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc. during its July 13 meeting.
Rhinelander Ag Research Station invites the public to field day July 23
Come join in the Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station Field Day on Thursday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4181 Camp Bryn Afon Road. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from expert scientists and connect with the community.
‘Exemplary Citizen’ Lamers goes to Washington
Not long ago, Truman Lamers was a singular scholar-athlete in the Rhinelander High School Class of 2025. As academically nimble as he was physically athletic, he kept up a 4.563 GPA while leading the Hodags’ football, basketball and track teams as captain, earning all-conference honors in each and competing at …
Blood donors needed to support local patients, veterans
The Community Blood Center (CBC) urges community members to join a lifesaving summer tradition! Donate at the 2026 Hodag Summer Tour for All Types (STAT) community blood drive event on July 23 at Rhinelander High School. CBC must collect hundreds of donations at the event with the potential to help …
Rhinelander PFC makes conditional offer to promising entry-level patrol officer candidate
A hopeful step toward welcoming a new entry-level patrol officer was taken at the Rhinelander Police and Fire Commission meeting Wednesday morning, July 15.
Court says Wisconsin’s ‘Right to Rent’ law preempts local bedroom cap
Overturning a Door County circuit court, a state court of appeals has ruled that the village of Sister Bay’s restrictions on short-term rentals are invalid because they conflict with Wisconsin’s Right to Rent law. Specifically, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the village’s four-bedroom cap for vacation rentals operates …
LUHS class of 1976 to host 50th reunion
Alumni from the Lakeland Union High School graduating class of 1976 will celebrate its 50th reunion July 31-Aug. 2. The reunion will start with a happy hour July 31 at the Torpy Park pavilion at 5 p.m. The group will partake in a boating trip Aug. 1 at Torpy Park …
License to lie: In Trump’s America, you just say anything
“I cannot tell a lie,” young George Washington supposedly told his father when asked if he’d cut down a cherry tree. That there was no tree and George never said those words hasn’t impeded the myth that holds otherwise, popularized by one of Washington’s early biographers. Ever since, Americans have …
3 reasons not to visit Europe this summer
For some reason, many Americans seem convinced they have to tour Europe this summer — despite the heat, oppressive crowds and high prices all descending on the continent. And if anyone needs a fourth reason, it’s to recognize the growing resentment among many Europeans as the tourist hordes turn their …
North Woods Art Tour kicks off this week
The North Woods Art Tour begins on July 24 and finishes up on July 26. Thirty-three different studios, from as far south as Irma to as far north as Land O’ Lakes will be open for visitors daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
