Hodag Hoops camp rounds out strong summer for RHS basketball
While the Rhinelander High School boys’ basketball team has been very successful the last several years, coach Derek Lemmens got a glimpse of the future last week that has him excited for what’s to come.
Hoop-Hoop-Hurray, It's Fair Time!
Fleet-footed 4-year-old Ezra McCarty chases down one of the hoops that were part of the opening-day fun in the Ollie’s Greenspace area of the Oneida County Fair on July 30.
Camp notebook: Hodag swim, tennis put in summer of work to gear up for the season
While some teams focused their efforts into a concentrated blocks of time this summer, the Rhinelander High School swim and tennis teams took a different path, putting in a bit of work several times a week in an effort to gear-up for their seasons.
ABC set for annual scramble
The Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club is holding its 45th annual golf scramble today, Friday, Aug. 7 at Pinewood Golf Club in Harshaw. More than 120 golfers are scheduled to take part in the event.
Gasperini gallops to $1K payday at Eagle River
Iron Mountain, Michigan’s Frank Gasperini grabbed the lead on a lap two restart, and fought off hometown driver Dustin White to score the B-Modified feature win at Eagle River Speedway Tuesday.
WIAA announces spring sportsmanship winners
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team sportsmanship award winners for the 2026 spring state team tournaments.
Innovative Public Advisors selected by city council to recruit next city administrator
With scarcely a week left of city administrator Patrick Reagan’s time in the role before he leaves for a similar position in Sault Ste. Marie, the Rhinelander common council held a special meeting last Thursday, July 30, at Rhinelander city hall.
Free ice cream and sweet corn at Calvary’s annual Neighborhood Yard Sale
Calvary Baptist Church (320 Lincoln St. in Rhinelander) will host its 18th annual Neighborhood Yard Sale on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be free ice cream, sweet corn off the charcoal grill and hot dogs (until they are …
Oneida County updates decade-old efficiency study
After years of criticism that Oneida County’s efficiency study had become outdated since it was released in 2016, county officials have given it a retooling for the upcoming budget year. County administrative coordinator Tracy Hartman and human resources director Jenny Lueneburg did the re-imagination. Hartman told the executive committee at …
Lehmann appointed to state study committee for veterans’ benefits
Casey Lehmann, financial aid manager at Nicolet College, has been appointed to serve as a Public Member of the Legislative Council Study Committee on State Veterans’ Benefits.
Group from Mirror View Lane asks Pelican town board to take over, maintain their road
A contingent from Mirror View Lane and its vicinity filled an impressive section of the town hall’s floor at the July 27 meeting of the Pelican town board.
Bog hike set Aug. 12 at Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area
Northwoods Land Trust is delighted to announce it will host a Bog Investigation at Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will start at the access point near the intersection of Arbutus Dr and Saari Point Dr.
‘Cops on the Rooftop’ to support Wisconsin Special Olympics
On Friday, Aug. 14 from 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., local law enforcement will be on the roof at the Rhinelander Dunkin, 1415 Lincoln Street, to raise support for Special Olympics Wisconsin. The community is encouraged to stop by and say hello, have a donut and coffee, and meet police, …
Sixth OWI charge for Rhinelander man
A Rhinelander man with five prior OWI convictions will be arraigned this month after having been charged with one count of the Class G felony of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence - 5th or 6th Offense.
Lake Tomahawk RV-shop permit withstands BOA appeal
An administrative review permit (ARP) issued to Joseph Miklos to operate a recreational vehicle repair shop within an existing garage at 7727 Crow Road was upheld by the Oneida County board of adjustment (BOA) after a hearing and meeting on July 30.
Saved by the boys of summer: Baseball to the rescue, again
At my age, I shouldn’t care so much whether the Boston Red Sox win or lose, let alone permit my daily mood to rise or fall accordingly. It’s only a game. It’s supposed to be a pastime (according to AI, something that “helps make the hours pass pleasantly when you …
Who’s to blame when parents choose not to vaccinate their young?
What is the death count under Donald Trump? We’re not talking about loss of life in his war with Iran. We’re not talking about natural deaths by aging or unpreventable diseases. We mean Americans who die because they refuse safe vaccines that Trump or his health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy …
Mistakes doom young Rebels at regionals
The Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels had a near perfect start to their tournament run last weekend as the hosted the Class AA Region 3 tournament at Stafford Field. The finish, however, was anything but perfect as the Rebels’ hopes of a first state appearance since 2022 went up in smoke.
