Rhinelander Housing Authority bids Fralick farewell, welcomes Showalter
The Rhinelander Housing Authority board of commissioners saw off commissioner Melanie Fralick at their regular bimonthly meeting May 19 at Evergreen Manor. “She chose to resign. She's on several committees in town,” RHA executive director Janell Schroeder told the Northwoods River News.
Demmer Library has a wealth of offerings
The Demmer Memorial Library in Three Lakes is happy to share its programming for the upcoming week. On Wednesday May 27 at 1 p.m. in the Maple Room the library continues its series “Find Your Passion, Find Your Joy.” The series highlights hobbies and special interests and how to start …
TID 13, amendment to TID 10 receive final OKs from Joint Review Board
Rhinelander’s lucky 13th Tax Incremental District (TID) is a go. After having been adopted by the Rhinelander Common Council at its regular meeting on May 11, a resolution creating TID 13, a mixed-use district of 25 contiguous parcels in the North Stevens Street area, with new residential development along with …
‘What’s your lake’s report card?’ Northwoods Six-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting set for July 17
Oneida County’s new Lake Classification Project will showcase just one of the ways riparian owners can score their lake at the 2026 Northwoods Six-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting, set for Friday, July 17, at James Williams Middle School, 915 Acacia Lane in Rhinelander.
Oneida County board of adjustment upholds zoning department permit decision
The Oneida County board of adjustment (BOA) on May 14 upheld a decision by the Oneida County planning and zoning department to issue a home occupation permit to Minocqua resident David Hermes.
Border Troubadours theatre event to benefit Three Lakes Center for the Arts
On Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m., the Border Troubadours theatre troupe will perform three new original one-act plays to benefit the Three Lakes Center for the Arts, located at 1760 Superior St. in Three Lakes.
Judge tosses Bangstad First Amendment lawsuit
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad suffered yet another major courtroom defeat last week, as a federal judge dismissed his First Amendment lawsuit against the Oneida County planning and development committee, ruling that the evidence overwhelmingly showed officials revoked his zoning permit because of repeated violations, not political speech.
River News: Our View
Well, just as we presumed, the Oneida County board was partying like there was no tomorrow this past week, voting to approve the DNR’s purchase of yet more land using tax dollars in Oneida County.
Can common deworming drugs cure cancer?
In a January 2025 Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Mel Gibson shocked listeners when he told Rogan that three of his friends were cured of stage four cancer after taking the antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and fenbendazole. The podcast garnered more than 60 million views across multiple media platforms. As a result, …
When political violence becomes acceptable, it becomes inevitable
A society that begins to excuse political violence should not be surprised when political violence multiplies. Once you create a moral framework in which violence is not merely understandable but righteous — once you argue that certain institutions are so corrupt, so “murderous,” that the people who participate in them …
Thomas “Tom” Plewa
Thomas “Tom” Plewa, 88 of Minocqua, passed away in his home on Tuesday, May 19. He was born November 14, 1937 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Helen (Grusczynski) Plewa. Tom served in the Army for two years as a heavy equipment operator and also worked in a foundry. He later …
Shots fired at Hodag Park lead to high-speed chase
Four suspects were apprehended Friday, May 22 following a shooting incident near Rhinelander's Hodag Park and subsequent high-speed chase, the Rhinelander Police Department said.
Going the distance: Hodag boys fend off Lakeland, defend GNC track title
Eight wins buoyed the Hodags as Rhinelander edged Lakeland by 15 points to repeat as conference champions Tuesday night at Mike Webster Stadium.
Color Run Fun
Rhinelander High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club member Addy Strobel covers Alayna Olsen of Rhinelander, with colorful chalk during the fourth annual HOSA Color Run at RHS Saturday, May 15.
RHS Sports recap: Thursday, May 21
Boys’ tennis: Rhinelander 1st/5, GNC Meet | Baseball: Medford 2, Rhinelander 1 | Girls’ soccer: Rhinelander 2, Medford 0 | Golf: Rhinelander 1st/8, Hodag Invitational | Track: RHS boys 3rd/9, girls 3rd/8, Dale Peterson Invite
Tour de force: Hodag girls claim 9 events in GNC repeat
The Rhinelander High School girls’ track team was the overwhelming favorite to defend its Great Northern Conference title and showed why on Tuesday, in a dominating effort at Mike Webster Stadium.
