Proving they belong
With nine entries this year, RHS track coach Andy Wyss said the Hodags aren’t just happy to be in La Crosse this time around. Given that seven of those entries currently seeded inside the top 10 in Division 2, the goal is for the Hodags to prove they belong on …
The world awaits Rhinelander High School Class of 2026
The atmosphere inside the Hodag Dome was buoyant with pomp and pride on Sunday. Cheered on by families and friends carpeting the indoor field, Rhinelander High School’s Class of 2026 received their diplomas, wise advice and best wishes for the years to come in the Commencement Exercises.
RHS Sports recap: Thursday, June 4
Girls' soccer: Rhinelander 9, Antigo 0
Bloomer blues
The Rhinelander High School baseball team lost 5-4 in the WIAA regional semifinal to the Bloomer Blackhawks at Stafford Field on June 2. The top-seeded Hodags got off to a shaky start against 9-seed Bloomer and weren’t able to get over the hump after a four-run Bloomer fourth inning.
All-GNC roundup: Hodag baseball has strong showing in conference awards
Nine Rhinelander High School baseball team members were named to the Great Northern Conference all conference baseball team, the conference announced last Friday.
Hodag softball team hands out awards
The Rhinelander High School softball team closed the book on its 2026 season with a banquet Monday at Mike Webster Stadium. In addition to varsity letters, the team handed out three awards that were voted upon by the players and coaches.
Controversial call costs River Monsters doubleheader sweep
The Rhinelander River Monsters were one strike away from sweeping the Minocqua Wood Ducks in a Dairyland League doubleheader at Stafford Field and — by most everyone’s account — had secured that final strike before things unraveled in a controversial finish on Sunday.
Teens alleged in high-speed chase, firing shots in Hodag Park formally charged
A trio of teens alleged to have shot a firearm in Hodag Park and led a chase of up to 100 mph with area law enforcement May 22 have now been formally charged. On May 29, criminal complaints were filed against Isaiah E.M. Hammer, 18, of Crandon, Stewie J. Daniels, …
Art fair, car show to take place in downtown Rhinelander
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) invites residents and visitors to enjoy two of the community’s favorite summer traditions, rain or shine, and are free for the public to attend.
Sports Digest
Woodchucks baseball clinic to be held in Rhinelander June 25 | Northwoods Track Club to be held in Rhinelander this summer
PHOTOS: Hodag BMX racing
The Hodag BMX club raced Friday, May 29 at the Hodag BMX track in Rhinelander’s West Side Park.
Newbold agrees to adopt-a-road program, turns down fitness court
There’s something new in the works for Newbold. At its regular meeting May 28, the town board welcomed Carey Bongard of the Two Sisters Lake Association.
Hodag Sno-Trails club to host fundraiser
The Hodag Sno-Trails club will host a Bingo fundraiser at Twin Pines Bar & Grill on Saturday, June 13. The restaurant is located at 4051 County Highway C in Rhinelander. Bingo cards go on sale at 1 p.m. with game play starting at 2 p.m. and continuing until 5 p.m.
Rhinelander Area Community Band to serve up summer sounds in new location
The Rhinelander Area Community Band is changing the location of its summer concerts this year. Beginning Tuesday, June 9, the band will be playing at 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the Hodag Park Pavilion. Other dates when the band is scheduled are June 23, July 7 and 21, and …
Kelly Fire Lane resolution goes to the Oneida County board
The Oneida County forestry, land and recreation committee Tuesday sent to the full county board a resolution approving the addition of nearly six miles of Kelly Fire Lane in the town of Little Rice to the Oneida County forest road system. The section of the road originally on Oneida County …
RHS Class of 1966 to celebrate 60 years at class reunion
Rhinelander Union High School Class of 1966 will gather on Saturday, June 13 at 5 p.m. at Pizza Haven in Rhinelander and on Sunday, June 14 at noon at West Bay Camping Resort, 4330 South Shore Drive. The cost is $30 per person.
Massive multi-agency search locates body of vacationer in Lac du Flambeau
A 45-year-old Lake Geneva man who had been missing since Thursday night was found dead Saturday in Whitefish Lake in Lac du Flambeau. In a press release issued by T.J. Bill, chief of the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, Kyle Ascheman was vacationing with his family on Whitefish Lake …
Trial rescheduled in Arbor Vitae man’s homicide by negligent driving case
A new trial date has been set in Oneida County court for an Arbor Vitae man being charged with two homicide by negligent operation of vehicle felonies, a negligent operation of motor vehicle misdemeanor and an inattentive driving forfeiture.
HCY fundraising auction June 16
The community is invited to a fundraising auction for Headwaters Christian Youth happening at James Williams Middle School on June 16. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. with a silent auction from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and a live auction to follow. This event accepts cash or check payment, no card. …
