Welcome to Inner Space
Greeting visitors inside Sabrina, her grandpa Mike Klawitter’s inflating hot air balloon, 7-year-old Violet Wilson offers Tori Roberts a Sabrina souvenir card. Sabrina was a hit attraction at the Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally at the Hodag Country Fest Grounds Friday, July 31.
Hodags are back on the gridiron
The fall sports season officially got underway Tuesday as the Rhinelander High School football team hit the field for its first practice.
An eye toward the future
Led by 2026 WIAA state tournament qualifier Cassidy Lindner, the Hodag girls passed the knowledge down to a younger generation Monday night, hosting a youth girls’ wrestling camp at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Snowhawks win fourth game of the summer
The Snowhawks got out to a big lead and beat Pukall Lumber Studs 21-10 Monday night at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
PHOTOS: ‘Dag Days of Summer baseball tournament
The majority of Rhinelander Youth Baseball’s travel teams took part in the ‘Dag Days of Summer tournament July 31-Aug. 2 at Hodag Park, wrapping up the 2026 youth baseball season.
Democratic attorney Ginger Murray eyes congressional seat
Ginger Murray, a Democratic candidate for the seventh congressional district in Wisconsin, is a longtime family-law attorney who says that her career protecting children, families, and vulnerable people has naturally led her into politics, and, from numerous perspectives, makes her the best candidate for the job.
PHOTOS: The Pack is back at camp
The Green Bay Packers took part in their fourth practice of training camp Sunday, Aug. 2 at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon.
Hit the streets for the Hodag All Class Reunion
Graduated a Hodag? Became one along the way? All Hodag alumni and adopted Hodags are invited to return to Rhinelander for the All Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 8. This is the ultimate homecoming event, bringing together graduates from across the decades to celebrate our shared Rhinelander heritage.
Republican hopeful Hermening: Congress isn’t an entry-level job
Talk a little with long-time Wausau financial adviser Kevin Hermening, and you will quickly find out a lot about his background and journey through life — not because he is bragging about it but because he says it’s critical for the job he hopes to have next: that of U.S. …
Navy veteran, family to be recipient of new Habitat for Humanity home in Rhinelander
With a ceremonial groundbreaking last Friday, July 31, Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin has begun its latest Rhinelander project, this time for future homeowner Rachel Metzer, a dedicated Navy veteran and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Sweet Stop Stroll debuts in downtown Rhinelander
Explore Rhinelander is excited to announce the launch of the Sweet Stop Stroll, a month-long downtown event taking place Aug. 1-31. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to take part by visiting participating businesses, making purchases to collect stamps, and earning prizes while buying local.
Lake Tomahawk officer-involved shooting determined by District attorney to be justified
Oneida County district attorney Jillian Pfeifer determined that a sheriff’s deputy was justified to use lethal force in a June 17 officer-involved shooting in the town of Lake Tomahawk. Pfeifer said in a press release on Saturday that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) should …
E-filing dispute raises bigger questions about county staffing, budgeting
A relatively minor clerical dispute has exposed larger questions about workload, budgeting, departmental responsibilities, and staffing pressures in Oneida County government. If discussions at the latest county executive committee are any indication, at least three different departments are facing significant staffing pressures.
Revised Newbold ordinance on boating regulations will head to public hearing
A raft of updates and revisions to Newbold’s boating regulations is one step closer to becoming official after the Newbold town board meeting last Thursday, July 30. The board approved the revisions made over the last few months to “Town Ordinance Chapter 11, Boating Regulations.” It will next be presented …
Cash bond of $100K set for Lake Tomahawk man charged with possession of child pornography
A $100,000 cash bond has been set for a Lake Tomahawk man currently in the Oneida County Jail. Thomas Allen Simonis, 63, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography, a class D felony. If convicted, he faces a fine of up to $100,000 plus $500 for each …
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.
