NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
Rhinelander put up 20 points in the final 4:31 of regulation and defeated Lakeland 27-14 in the regular season finale at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua.
New mural comes to downtown Rhinelander
Downtown Rhinelander has a new splash of color as Canadian muralist Alixandra Jade is painting the “Greetings from Rhinelander” mural on the Flanders Realty building at 2 N. Brown Street. Jade began the project Monday, Oct. 12. The mural will draw inspiration from the classic destination postcard style, incorporating imagery …
Hodag soccer defeated 3-1 by Antigo in regular season finale
The Rhinelander High School boys’ soccer team was defeated 3-1 by Antigo Thursday, Oct. 15 in Mike Webster Stadium for the final regular season home game.
Hapka earns girls’ golf MVP honors
Following a season in which junior Ashlyn Hapka wrote her name into the opening pages of the RHS girls’ golf team record book, she walked away with the team’s top honor.
PHOTO: Scoreboard donation
Members of the Hodag Diamond Club recently gathered to thank Rhinelander GM Auto Group/Rhinelander Toyota for its contributions to a new scoreboard that debuted late this summer at Stafford Field at Hodag Park.
Housing crisis takes center stage at OCEDC summit
Business leaders from across the Northwoods discussed the future of northern Wisconsin’s economy at the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation’s (OCEDC) Annual Fall Summit on Oct. 14 at The Pines Event Center in Rhinelander.
Nicolet College announces summer 2026 dean’s list
Nicolet College is proud to recognize the academic excellence of students who earned a place on the Summer 2026 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale. Local students are listed by the community in which …
Northwoods population stagnates, rest of Wisconsin grows
New population estimates released by the Wisconsin Department of Administration reveal a gaping disparity between northern Wisconsin and the rest of the state, with seven Northwoods counties together adding fewer than 1,000 residents between the 2020 census and Jan. 1, while elsewhere population grew at a healthier clip.
City announces 2026 fall yard waste clean-up dates
The city of Rhinelander will hold its annual “Fall Yard Cleanup” program from Oct. 26 to Nov. 5. City residents that wish to have leaves and brush picked up must set out brush and leaf bags between 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 through 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to be …
Rhinelander District Library to close Wednesday for staff development
Rhinelander District Library will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 21, to allow for Staff Development Day.
Volunteers needed to light up Hodag Park
Help decorate Hodag Park for December’s Lights of the Northwoods! Volunteers are needed every Saturday in October and November.
Guilfoyle never mastered the art of the shakedown
About three weeks before Republicans expect an electoral beating, Donald Trump had to get rid of Kimberly Guilfoyle, his ambassador to Greece. He simply had to.
Richard “Dick” James Johns
Richard “Dick” James Johns passed away October 12th at the Wisconsin VA Home in King. He was 93. Dick was born on February 19, 1933 in Rhinelander to Evan and Mabel Johns. Dick was affectionately known by many as “The Mayor.”
Ride safe
To the Editor: While doing some after supper, early evening shopping these last few 80 degree days I have noticed many young people out getting in some bike riding. The weather has been perfect and traffic is reduced to, supposedly, make it safer. However I also noticed that virtually none …
Bureaucrats shouldn’t decide when a church opens or closes
To the Editor: On this year’s ballot, there are three amendments to our state constitution. One of those impacts religious freedom. A ‘yes’ vote means that the local church decides whether to stay open or closed for any reason and a ‘no’ vote would allow the government to close all …
Not fine at all
Imagine getting a bill from your local government for $900,000 because they see a greenhouse on your property and just assume you’re growing marijuana without a permit. Imagine government demanding $400,000 because you didn’t know to fill out a single-page form.
RHS Sports recap: Saturday, Oct. 17
Cross country: RHS boys 2nd/8, girls 2nd/8, GNC Meet
RHS Sports recap: Friday, Oct. 16
Football: Rhinelander 27, Lakeland 14
Playoff berths possibly at stake as Hodags, T-Birds battle for Axe
For the Hodags to sleep well tonight and not worry about if they make the playoff field, they’re going to have to do something they haven’t done since 2021 — beat Lakeland for the Axe.
