GNC preparing for hockey expansion
The Great Northern Conference’s house is getting fuller in terms of boys’ hockey. With one program already slated to join the conference in two years, and another potentially joining next year, the GNC could be looking at as many as 10 teams in the sport in the near future.
The men who would be mayor
In preparation for the April 7 spring election, Rhinelander voters had the opportunity to compare and contrast the pair of candidates who hope to helm the city at Thursday night’s Rhinelander Mayoral Forum.
Loka, Lindner named Hodags’ most valuable wrestlers
A pair of juniors, Ivan Loka and Cassidy Lindner, took home top honors for the Rhinelander High School boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams Tuesday, March 10. The two were named the programs most valuable wrestlers during a banquet in the James Williams Middle School commons.
Shefveland wins Hodag Hockey’s Al Baker Award
Dylan Shefveland walked away with the Rhinelander High School boys’ hockey team’s top honor Monday, March 9, as he was presented with the Alfred O. Baker Outstanding Hockey Player award during the team’s banquet at the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom.
Hodag girls’ basketball team hands out awards
The Rhinelander High School girls’ basketball team handed out its end-of-season awards during a banquet Monday, March 9 in the RHS library.
PHOTOS: JV basketball award winners
The Rhinelander High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams presented awards to its subvarsity teams during banquets Sunday, March 8 and Monday, March 9 at RHS.
Newbold seeks residential parking revision in county ordinance
The Newbold town board has forwarded its recommendation to the Oneida County planning and zoning department regarding a revision to the county zoning ordinance’s residential parking regulations. During the town board’s March 12 meeting, town chairman Dan Hess said the county wanted input.
Health dept. reports increase in blastomycosis cases
The Oneida County Health Department announced Thursday, March 12 that more cases of blastomycosis, commonly known as “blasto,” in the Northwoods. Health officials ask residents to learn the symptoms and ways to lower their risk.
Grand jury indicts Minnesota man involved in alleged Oneida County sex crimes
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned an indictment against Creighton Mithaugen, 37, Faribault, Minn., on March 12. He’s charged with traveling in interstate commerce to have illicit sexual conduct. The indictment alleges that on Feb. 13, 2026, Mithaugen traveled to Rhinelander to …
State greenlights Hwy. 51 work in Minocqua
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed a $1.2 million contract to improve U.S. Highway 51 between the Lake Minocqua Bridge and Front Street. Work is scheduled to begin March 30.
Oneida County forestry closes roads abandoned by town of Little Rice
The future of portions of Gobler Lake Road and Kelly Fire Lane is uncertain. Recently the town of Little Rice made the decision to discontinue sections of both of these roads. The Oneida County Forestry, recreation and land department was made aware of this discontinuation via a legal notice.
‘Tying Land and Water’ event at Rhinelander Brewing Company March 19
Come have a brew and enjoy the camaraderie of those who love to trout fish in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. On Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 7 p.m., representatives from the Wisconsin River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Northwoods Land Trust, and Mel’s Trading Post will be on hand …
Rhinelander DECA students compete at state
From Feb. 22 to 25, 13 Rhinelander High School students competed at the Wisconsin DECA State Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva.
Douglas H. Rathbun
Douglas H. Rathbun, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, left this world on March 10, 2026, in Merrill, at the age of 91. Born on August 24, 1934, in Genoa City, Douglas lived a life rich with love, work, and cherished memories.
Beth Ann Vandervest
Beth Ann Vandervest, 58, was born on June 21, 1967, in Rhinelander. Her childhood hobbies included waterskiing, alpine skiing, synchronized swimming, illustration, and painting.
Oneida County Court Report
The following cases were recently filed or heard in Oneida County Circuit Court from March 3 to 9:
Interactive Passover presentation set for March 23
Calvary Baptist Church in Rhinelander plans to host “Christ in the Passover: An Interactive Experience” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 23. The presentation, led by Jennifer Razzouk of Jews for Jesus, illustrates the connection between the Jewish feast of Passover and the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples, according …
Nicolet College launches second cohort of ‘Start Your Own Business’
After a successful first offering, Nicolet College is launching the second cohort of its “Start Your Own Business” course — an eight-week, hands-on experience designed to move aspiring entrepreneurs from idea to action.
Activities galore coming up at Demmer Library
The Demmer Memorial Library in Three Lakes is happy to share its programming for the upcoming week. Been cooped up this winter? Do you want a reason to leave the house? The Demmer Library is hosting Soup and Social Hour Wednesday, March 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. Bring a …
