A golden affair
The Rhinelander High School junior prom was held Saturday, April 11 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. Pictured in front, Charlie Antonuk and Ella Heck were named the king and queen of this year’s prom. They are pictured in front of the rest of this year’s prom court.
Hodag track sweeps home hybrid
The Rhinelander High School boys’ and girls’ track teams showcased their depth in front of the home crowd for the first time of the season on Tuesday, with strong results.
RHS Sports recap: Thursday, April 16
Girls’ soccer: Lakeland 1, Rhinelander 0 | Baseball: Rhinelander 11, Merrill 1 | Softball: Merrill 13, Rhinelander 6 | Boys’ tennis: Rhinelander 4, Medford 3 | Track: RHS girls 1st/8, boys 3rd/8, Marathon Invite | Boys’ golf: Rhinelander 2nd/12, Mosinee Invite
Local talent shreds at USASA Nationals in Colorado
Earlier this year, when the cooler weather kept the snow strong, members of the Rhinelander/Northland Pines Alpine team competed at the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) races at Alpine Valley in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
RHS baseball wins home opener
The Rhinelander High School baseball team had a strong home opener against Northland Pines on April 14. The Hodags beat the Eagles 7-2 at Stafford Field and committed no errors in the contest.
Hodag softball topples Pines 21-0
The Rhinelander High School softball team snapped its three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion Monday night in the Hodag Dome.
Hodag golfers finish 22nd in season opener
The Rhinelander High School boys’ golf team played its first rounds of the spring Monday and Tuesday, taking 22nd overall out of 31 teams in the Randolph Invite contested and Trappers Turn and Wild Rock golf courses in Wisconsin Dells.
State fund distribution to fuel big boost for SDR’s libraries
In a school library, young imaginations soar. Last Friday in Crescent Elementary School’s library, those imaginations got a huge boost of rocket fuel when Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski came by to announce the School District of Rhinelander’s $207,766 share of this year’s record $73.5 million Common School Fund …
ArtStart seeks art for community exhibition
ArtStart is inviting artists of all experience levels to participate in JOY, its annual community art exhibition running April 30 through May 16 at ArtStart, 68 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander. One of ArtStart’s most beloved annual traditions, JOY is a celebration of local creativity that truly showcases the talent of …
Hodag tennis drops non-conference tilt at Marshfield
The Rhinelander High School boys’ tennis team fell Tuesday in its second match of the season, losing 5-1 to Marshfield in a non-conference match on the road.
Middle school bowlers close out season
The Rhinelander Area Youth Bowling Club’s middle school team finished its season with a 7-0 loss to Amherst No. 1 Sunday, April 12 at Nick’s Hodag Lanes.
Sports Digest
Retzlaff claims another top 10 at Bristol | Abundant Life Christian receives WIAA Spirit of Sport Award
PHOTOS: Seniors hold off Staff in annual hoops game
Rhinelander High School senior class earned bragging rights over members of the School District of Rhinelander faculty Monday, April 13, defeating the staff 30-27 in the annual basketball game between the sides at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Holt bids farewell at City Council meeting
Eight years as District 6 alderperson drew to a close for David Holt at Monday’s meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council, April 13 at Rhinelander City Hall. His message from the podium during public comment was one of the session’s highlights. After a congratulatory handshake with Linnaea Newman, who ran …
Oneida County Sheriff’s Office celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Each year during the second full week in April, telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. This year, April 12-18, is the time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public.
U.S. 8 construction update: Lincoln St. mill and overlay
The U.S. Highway 8 construction project is a Wisconsin Department of Transportation project. All questions should be directed to WisDOT project manager Michelle Guoin at 715-365-5792. Updates can be found at the WisDOT 511 Road Construction website at https://projects.511wi.gov/us8rhinelander/
Bangstad found guilty after a no-contest plea in disorderly conduct case
A judge in Oneida County circuit court found Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad guilty Tuesday of disorderly conduct, after Bangstad entered a no-contest plea to the charge stemming from a June 27, 2025, incident outside his Front Street establishment.
History Makers Tour visits the Hodag Dome
As you walk to the entrance of the Hodag Dome, be prepared to be greeted by most valuable players, racing sausages, and legendary Wisconsin ski races. The greetings are captured in photos which are part of the “We Take Our Sports Seriously” display, coordinated by the Wisconsin History Makers Tour …
McKenzie and White sworn in, law changes explained by Muelver at Newbold town board meeting
Held two days after the spring election, the April 9 regular meeting of the Newbold town board saw the swearing in of returning town supervisors Mike McKenzie and Brad White for their newest terms by clerk Kim Gauthier. The board was alerted to two recent law changes in town assessor …
