RHS Sports recap: Tuesday, April 14

Baseball: Rhinelander 7, Northland Pines 2 | Track & Field: RHS boys 1st/11, girls 1st/11, Hodag Hybrid | Boys’ tennis: Marshfield 5, Rhinelander 1 | Boys’ golf: Rhinelander 22nd/31, Randolph Invite

A Chunk of Money ‘THIIIS Big’ for SDR’S Libraries

Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski visited Crescent Elementary School Friday, April 10, and let its kindergarten students know the Rhinelander School District will receive $207,766 this year from the Common School Fund to spend on its libraries.

Late rally propels Hodags past Antigo

The Rhinelander High School softball team remained unbeaten in Great Northern Conference play Thursday, April 9, scoring five runs in the seventh inning, including a walkoff home run by junior Ava Rathbun, to defeat Antigo 9-7 in the Hodag Dome.

RHS Sports recap: Monday, April 13

Softball: Rhinelander 21, Northland Pines 0 | Golf: Rhinelander 21st/33, Randolph Invite | Baseball: Rhinelander at Northland Pines, ppd.

RHS girls’ soccer beats Pines, 3-0 ahead of key Lakeland tilt

The Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team remained unbeaten on the season Thursday as it defeated Northland Pines Thursday 3-1 in a Great Northern Conference contest at Mike Webster Stadium.

Hodag netters open with strong 6-1 win over Everest

The Hodags swept singles and claimed a pair of match tiebreakers Thursday, April 9 as they defeated D.C. Everest 6-1 in the Hodag Dome in non-conference play.

Big inning propels RHS baseball in opener

The Hodags scored all four of their runs in the fifth inning — aided by a trio of Antigo errors — and held the Robins to only two hits as they scored a 4-2 victory in Wisconsin Rapids.

Registration is open now for regional Healthcare in the Digital Age workshops

Explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes — and how these advancements drive local economic growth — at a free daylong workshop, “Healthcare in the Digital Age: Leveraging Broadband for Better Health and Stronger Communities.”

Lynne town board teams up with Minocqua on Willow Road issue

The Oneida County board’s highway committee is waiting to hear more from the towns of Lynne and Minocqua regarding the Lynne town board’s jurisdictional transfer request submitted to the highway committee.

RHS track places top 5 in Wausau indoor meets

The Hodag girls competed Thursday, April 9, coming home fifth out of 13 teams in the Wausau West Girls Indoor. Rhinelander came home fourth the following day when it was the boys’ turn to run in the Wausau West fieldhouse.

Habitat for Humanity welcomes Pooley as new Rhinelander ReStore manager

Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin has announced the appointment of Chelsea Pooley as the new manager of the Rhinelander ReStore. Following the retirement of longtime manager Dennis Shimek, Pooley steps into the role to oversee the “engine” that powers the organization’s mission of building affordable housing.

Stella town board reviews East Stella Lake Road project plans at special meeting

With the expected June start of construction nearing for the town of Stella’s East Stella Lake Road project, town supervisors heard the latest update on engineer MSA Profesional Services’ plans from Phil Kriesel of MSA at a special town board meeting last Wednesday, April 8.

Nicolet College hosts Chef Week

Nicolet College invites the community to experience an exciting new culinary event, Chef Week: Fire, Flavor & Food Trucks, from April 20 to 22. Chef Week is designed for everyone, from restaurant professionals and aspiring chefs to food enthusiasts and families looking for a unique local experience.

Trial scheduled for St. Germain man accused of killing his sister

A final pre-trial and trial have been scheduled for a St. Germain man accused of killing his sister. James Johnson, 57, was suspected of killing his 61-year-old sister Kelly Johnson after their other sister, who lived with them, came home to the victim wrapped in a blanket, legs tied with …

Crescent town board opens road and roof project bids

Deferring some decisions until its next meeting made for a relatively short gathering for the Crescent town board Wednesday, April 8. The highlight was the opening of bids for the town’s seven prospective road projects for 2026, which involve Fire Tower Road, Hat Rapids Road, Range Line Road, North Rifle …

Lake Tomahawk tables zoning permit for recreational vehicle repair shop

The Lake Tomahawk town board decided to table an administrative review permit (ARP) for a proposed business on Crow Road near Horsehead Lake during a meeting on April 8. Town chairman George DeMet, speaking to The Lakeland Times after the meeting, said the applicant, Joseph Miklos, would like to operate …

Denis Dean Koshak

Denis Dean Koshak went to be with his Savior at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on April 7, 2026 at the age of 72 years. He was born November 21, 1953 to Ray and Lois (Cook) Koshak. He was baptized on January 17, 1953 and was a member of Zion all of …

Tax the rich?

“Tax the rich!” shout progressives. Why not? America’s richest people are ridiculously rich.

Big tech’s ugly data centers finally meet the opposition

It appears that folks living in the gently rolling farmland of southwestern Ohio don’t want a 2-million-square-foot data center plopped down the road from their front porches. What’s wrong with them? Are they snotty not-in-my-backyard liberals?

Bruce Rhode

Bruce Rhode, 89, passed away on February 16, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Kunegunda Catholic Church in Sugar Camp; visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. A lunch gathering will follow at the Sugar Camp Town Hall. A complete obituary …