Noodling around
Four-year-old Ember Brand plays with pool noodles during Children’s Wisconsin’s Wiggle Giggle and Shake on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Hodag Dome in Rhinelander.
Hodag grapplers take down Medford in home finale
The Hodags won five on nine contested bouts, and received forfeit victories in three others, as they defeated the Medford Raiders 46-24 in GNC dual meet play.
RHS Sports recap: Monday, Jan. 26
Boys’ basketball: Rhinelander 90, Tomahawk 25 | Girls’ basketball: Rhinelander 72, Tomahawk 33
Hodag Hoops rolls in Raider Hall rout
Devon Feck scored a game-high 23 points, leading four Hodags in double figures, and Rhinelander was an efficient 53% from the field in a 76-57 rout of the Raiders in Medford.
Lady Hodags run out of time in comeback bid at Medford
Aubryn Clark finished with a game-high 23 points, but missed a contested runner with less than 5 seconds remaining as the Hodags fell 53-51 to the Raiders at Raider Hall.
Pacelli pulls away late against Hodag hockey
For the second time this season, the Rhinelander High School boys’ hockey team saw Stevens Point Pacelli pull away late in a contest as the Cardinals rode to a 9-2 victory Thursday night at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
Rhinelander Chamber announces annual awards
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards, presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala & Fundraiser on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Oneida County dispatcher arrested for alleged intoxication at work
An Oneida County dispatcher was arrested by the Rhinelander Police Department on Jan. 8 after driving to work under the influence. Nicole Lea, 53, of Eagle River, is also the wife of Three Lakes police chief Scott Lea. According to a written statement by Oneida County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy …
Ostrom’s jersey retired by Hodag Hockey
The Rhinelander High School boys’ hockey team, prior to its game Thursday, Jan. 22 against the Stevens Point Pacelli Cardinals, paid tribute to one of its alumni by posthumously retiring the No. 7 jersey worn by Jeb Ostrom.
DNR says no permits needed for major shoreland alterations
A state Department of Natural Resources project to provide overflow parking at the Stack’s Bay boat landing in Woodruff is well underway, with approximately 100 trees cleared and at least 20,000 square feet of sensitive land inside the state’s heavily regulated shoreland zone subjected to unregulated grading and prep work.
Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council advocates to get people outdoors
The vision of the Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council is “a walk-able and bike-able Oneida County.” The 501(c)3 organization was created in 2004 through a merger of Oneida Trails and Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails. The mission, in part, is to education the public about health and …
Sugar Camp man alleged to possess child pornography
A Sugar Camp man was arrested on Jan. 21 for allegedly possessing child pornography. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Christian Bishop, 27, after receiving a tipline report by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on May 22, 2025.
Benefit line dance Feb. 1 to help area Special Olympians
Some fancy stepping for a fine cause awaits on Sunday, Feb. 1. In an innovative fundraiser for the School District of Rhinelander Special Olympics bowling team, a benefit line dance will fill a tuneful afternoon at Cabaret Cove, 1540 Pueblo Drive in Rhinelander, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Carrie A. Rasmussen
Carrie A. Rasmussen (Steinmetz), 58, of Rhinelander, died at home on January 21, 2026. She was born November 10, 1967, in Rhinelander to Peter and Marion (Cook) Steinmetz. Carrie attended schools in Rhinelander. She was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander who was known and loved by many.
Donald L. Trotier
Donald L. Trotier passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born in Rhinelander on February 1, 1933 to the late Leon and Harriet (Fry) Trotier. He graduated from high school in 1951. Don then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 1955. After his Junior year, and her …
