Hodag hardball remains undefeated with late rally at Medford

The Rhinelander High School baseball team was pushed on the road Tuesday afternoon and responded to remain undefeated on the year.

New fire chief sworn in

Rhinelander’s new fire chief, Adam “A.J.” Johnson, was officially sworn in Wednesday, April 29 by Rhinelander city clerk Austyn Zarda during a brief ceremony in the city council meeting room at Rhinelander city hall.

Hodags 2nd overall in Oneida County Triangular

The Rhinelander High School track team battled for intra-county bragging rights Tuesday night at Mike Webster Stadium. The Hodag girls were the tops of the field while the Hodag boys finished second in the Oneida County Triangular.

Hodag girls’ soccer takes down Medford to get back in win column

After traveling to Menomonee Falls to gain experience against the talents of Cedarburg and Menomonee Falls, the Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team found the win column again when they traveled to Medford to take on the Red Raiders in a GNC matchup on April 28. Up 1-0 at half, …

Deer management unit 116 CDAC meeting

With the statewide Citizen Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meetings wrapping up, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Deer Advisory Committee will soon review CDAC harvest quota and season framework recommendations. Towards the end of May, the DNR administration will review harvest quota and season framework recommendations as well, before the …

Hodag tennis beats Lakeland, but loses ground in GNC race

As the Rhinelander High School boys’ tennis team looks to keep pace with the top of the conference and to stay in reach of its 12th straight conference title, traveling to Lakeland Union High School on April 28 for a conference tennis match could prove to be more of a …

Possibility of allowing UTVs on Lincoln Street a hot topic for city council

An agenda item for discussion and action to allow utility task vehicles (UTVs) on Lincoln Street made for some definite differences of opinion in Monday’s meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council.

Oneida County seeks RN applicants for board of health

The Oneida County Board of Health (BOH) is accepting applications from interested Oneida County residents for one registered nurse vacancy. The BOH is appointed by the Oneida County board of supervisors and is the policy-making body for the Oneida County Health Department.

Hodag fastpitch falls to unbeaten Medford

Hits were few and far between for the Rhinelander High School softball team in their April 28 contest against the Medford Red Raiders in the Hodag Dome.

Hodag golfers 2nd again at Inshalla

The Rhinelander High School golf team found itself as the bridesmaid again Tuesday during a blustery Great Northern Conference round at Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk.

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WIAA state track meet to remain in La Crosse through 2034

PHOTOS: Figure skating testing & competition

The Rhinelander Figure Skating Club held testing Saturday, April 18 and its annual figure skating competition Sunday, April 19 at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.

Fundamental focus for the RHS trap team

The Rhinelander High School trap team, now in its ninth season, is off and gunning on there weekly competitions at the Hodag Sports Club. The team has 30 shooters this spring, and they will conclude league shooting on May 28-30 when they travel to Minocqua for the Great North Trap …

PHOTOS: Playing for memories

The Keeping Memories pickleball tournament was held Saturday, April 25 in the Hodag Dome. Proceeds from the event benefited the Rhinelander area Alzheimer’s Association.

Land survey underway for OVTC facility

A Weston-based firm is in the process of surveying a four acre parcel of land owned by Oneida County in the town of Pelican that could very well be the next location of a new vehicle storage, shop and office facility for Northwoods Transit Connections (NTC).

Oneida ADRC looking for new citizen member to begin in July

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Oneida County is looking for a new citizen member to begin July 1.

HOSA Color Run returns to RHS May 16

A great time with friends and family for a vital cause, the Rhinelander High School HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Club will hold its annual 4th annual color run on Saturday, May 16.

Oneida County ATV/UTV trail system opens today

The Oneida County ATV/UTV Trail System (as administered by the Oneida County forestry, land and recreation department) will officially open for the 2026 spring/summer/fall season effective at noon, Friday, May 1.

Fishing season opens Saturday

The wait is over for the anglers who have anticipated getting back on the open water of more than 15,000 inland lakes across the state to cast their crankbaits with the hopes of reeling in a big one.

‘Citizen Science 101’ class connects outdoor interest and scientific contribution

The School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program will host a hands-on learning opportunity, Citizen Science 101, on Monday, May 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC).