The Point Is to Protect AND Serve
Rhinelander Fire Chief Adam “AJ” Johnson, shown with a chart of his department’s response times, joined Rhinelander Police Chief Josh Chiamulera in a recent “Meet the Chiefs” public forum at Rhinelander City Hall on Wednesday, June 10. We’ll bring you their eye-opening look at the fire and police departments’ duties …
Rebels split opening games
After struggling with the bats in their regular season opener, the Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels had no difficulty piling up hits or runs Monday night against Antigo.
River Monsters roar back above .500
The Rhinelander River Monsters’ offense found its rhythm last weekend as moved above .500 for the first time this season.
PHOTO: Freshman state track
Five Rhinelander High School track members took part in the Wisconsin High School Track Coaches Association freshman state meet Saturday, June 13 at Arrowhead High School in Hartland.
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Three Lakes Community Foundation awards grants to support summer community programming
The Three Lakes Community Foundation awarded three grants totaling $1,350 to support summer programming and community activities in Three Lakes. The Foundation awarded a $300 mini-grant to the Three Lakes Lions Club to help inform the public about changes to this year’s Fourth of July activities. Due to construction at …
County weighs closing boathouse loophole
Oneida County officials are considering changes to the county’s boathouse permitting process after discussing a potential loophole that could allow applicants to clear the shoreland area without ever constructing the boathouse that the permits are intended to authorize.
Oneida County sheriff’s officers: Flock cameras are beneficial
A widening national controversy over the use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras has prompted multiple Wisconsin municipalities to abandon the technology amid mounting privacy concerns, but, in Oneida County, where six of the cameras are deployed, sheriff’s department officers say the system has proven to be a valuable …
Newbold getting details in place for next year’s revaluation
With the town of Newbold’s revaluation looming in 2027, how to inform its citizens both then and now was among the topics discussed at the June 11 Newbold town board meeting, held at the Newbold Community Center.
Downtown hosts ‘Second Saturday in June’ car show, art fair
Nice weather contributed greatly to a successful Rhinelander car show on June 13. The show is traditionally held on the second Saturday in June in downtown Rhinelander in concert with an arts fair on the lawn of the Oneida County Courthouse.
Fundraising for autism awareness and acceptance
Perfect weather on June 14 helped make the fourth annual Autism Acceptance Fundraiser by the Aurora’s Guiding Light Foundation (AGLF) at Bonnie and Clyde’s Gangster Park in Harshaw a memorable event.
Wynn O. Jones
Wynn O. Jones, 94, passed away on June 10, 2026, at Stonecrest Residence in Wausau.
Erwin Kuhn
Erwin Kuhn, born on October 24, 1925, and went to be with Jesus and other loved ones on June 11, 2026, at 100 years old. His legacy includes daughter Marianne Ohman, son Steve (Cindy) Kuhn, nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He served in WWII, rising to the rank of technical …
Early boot not enough for Hodags in sectional final
RICE LAKE — The Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team came up short of a state tournament birth in a 3-1 WIAA Division 3 sectional final loss to Rice Lake at Pug Lund Field and Dairy State Bank Stadium in Rice Lake on Saturday.
Taters at twelve o’clock!
Young participants, from left to right, Cedric Katzke, Opal Katzke, Declan McGee, Simon Katzke, Celia Katzke, Broden Kohnhorst, Casen Kohnhorst and Shaylee Kohnhorst — visited the storied Spudmobile and caught some airborne potatoes during the Potato Science Discovery Day at the UW Lelah Starks Potato Breeding Farm Friday, June 12.
Third time the charm for Hodag girls vs. Lakeland
MINOCQUA — To reach Saturday’s sectional final, the Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team had to vanquish a very familiar foe.
Kraemer on sideline as RHS football begins summer program
Rhinelander High School football coach Aaron Kraemer is trying to get healthy before the start of the 2026 season, and trying to get his Hodags prepared for said season.
