RHS Sports recap: Friday, Dec. 12
Boys’ basketball: Rhinelander 62, Antigo 42 | Girls’ basketball: Rhinelander 68, Antigo 29
Comeback bids not enough for Hodags against Waupaca, Oshkosh
The Rhinelander High School boys’ hockey team responded with fight following back-to-back blowout losses to Northland Pines and Tomahawk — two of the top teams in the Northwoods.
RHS Sports recap: Thursday, Dec. 11
Boys’ swim: Rhinelander 136, Medford 19 | Boys’ wrestling: Merrill 69, Rhinelander 12 | Boys’ hockey: Chequamegon/Phillips 7, Rhinelander 6
Team Preview: RHS Gymnastics
The Hodags showed promise two years ago with a good freshman class. Numbers improved last season, and scores did too, as the Hodags posted their best performances in eight years and were runners up in the GNC Small Division. All of that sets the stage for what the team hopes …
Flummoxed by zone, Hodag Hoops falls at Wittenberg
The Hodags struggled on the offensive end of the floor, shooting just 24% while committing 19 turnovers, in a 49-33 loss to Wittenberg-Birnamwood in a non-conference boys’ basketball contest Tuesday in Wittenberg.
En Garde!
Addison Skeen performs in the “Party Scene” of The Nutcracker during the Northwoods School of Dance’s performace of “The Nutcracker and Holiday Favorites Saturday, Dec. 6 in the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhineladner High School. See Page 8 for more photos from the event.
Hodag football team hands out awards
The Rhinelander High School football team reflected on its 2025 season Sunday as it held its awards banquet at the high school’s John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center.
PHOTOS: Rhinelander Swim Club hosts home meet
The Rhinelander Swim Club hosted a five-team Northern Lakes Aquatic Conference youth swim meet at the Heck Family Community Pool Saturday, Dec. 6. Antigo, Lakeland, Merrill and Wisconsin Rapids also attended the meet.
RHS boys’ wresters take 15th in opener at Antigo
The Rhinelander High School wrestling team had four wrestlers make the top flight in their weight classes as it came home 15th Saturday, Dec. 6 in the 18-team John Roberts Invite in Antigo.
Pines girls’ hockey co-op drops second game of the season
One period made all the difference in the Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op’s 5-1 loss to the Cap City (Sun Prairie West co-op) Cougars on Friday, Dec. 5 in Rhinelander.
Rhinelander alum Fugle earns all-conference honors at Olivet Nazarene
Joe Fugle, a senior on the Olivet Nazarene University football team and member of the Rhinelander High School Class of 2022, recently earned second-team All-Midwest League honors at linebacker for the 2025 football season.
SDR offers facility project update and sponsorship opportunity
The School District of Rhinelander is pleased to announce significant progress on the High School Facility Project, which is quickly approaching the 50% completion mark. This multi-phase project represents a major investment in the future of technical education for Rhinelander students and the broader community.
City Council considers Shared Ride Program
The Rhinelander city council is considering the Shared Ride Taxi Program. City administrator Patrick Reagan told the council at its Dec. 8 meeting the program would come at a cost of approximately $100,000. He said while he would like to see the city help to provide services to those who …
Safe winter travel starts with a well-prepared vehicle
Having a well-maintained vehicle is important year-round, but it’s especially critical when winter weather hits. The recent snowstorm across the state was a reminder for all Wisconsinites that weather can have a significant impact on travel. Snow, sleet and ice can cause hazardous road conditions, so be sure your vehicle …
Be festive and frugal as you deck the halls this year
As you deck the halls, don’t overload your outlets … or your energy bill. These simple tips will help you enjoy a festive, frugal and fire-free holiday season. Make a list and check it twice. Use the holiday lighting cost calculator on our website to compare your options this season …
Calvary presents ‘Hope is Born Tonight’ in Rhinelander Dec. 14
The community is invited to the musical presentation of “Hope is Born Tonight” at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Calvary Baptist Church (320 Lincoln Street) in Rhinelander. There is no cost to attend.
Snowmobile safety courses offered in December and January
Michael Baran from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is offering three options for snowmobile safety classes in December and January. Dec. 13-14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lake Tom Sno Fleas Groomer Barn, 6775 Badger Road in Lake Tomahawk. Must attend both classes.
