Pigskin preview Week 1: Rhinelander at Ashland
The 2026 season opens for the Rhinelander High School football team tonight in a matchup of two teams that made the playoffs last season, and would like to do even better this year.
Ridin’ the roof for a cause
From left to right, firefighter Josh Schmitz of the Rhinelander Fire Departent, Rhinelander Police Chief Josh Chiamulera and deputy Justin Orth of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office greeted the world from the roof of the Rhinelander Dunkin’ Donuts on Aug. 14 to help raise support for Special Olympics Wisconsin.
Medford media’s choice in GNC, Hodags picked 7th
Heading into a football season full of question marks in the Great Northern Conference, those who cover the league are putting their trust in a nearly perennial constant.
Notebook: Vojta, Hodag soccer add familiar face to sidelines
There was a new face helping out the Rhinelander High School boys’ soccer team Monday as practice kicked off for the season — one that both head coach John Vojta and Hodag soccer fans of a certain vintage recognize.
Tennis: Hodag girls go 1-5 in opening tourney
The Rhinelander High School girls’ tennis team got its first official matches of the fall Monday and Tuesday as it went 1-5 overall in the Battle on the Fox Invite hosted by Bay Port High School in Suamico.
Snowhawks win shortened game over Fricken Restaurants
The Snowhawks found their offense late in a 12-9 seven-inning win over Fricken Restaurants Monday at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Oneida County unanimously passes data center moratorium
The Oneida County Board of Supervisors unanimously enacted a one-year moratorium on new data-center development this week, giving county officials time to determine how to regulate such facilities before one potentially arrives in the Northwoods.
Healthy kids, healthy schools: Get ready for back to school
School will be here before we know it. Along with shopping for school supplies and getting backpacks ready, now is a good time to check whether your child’s vaccinations are up to date.
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PHOTOS: Packers continue with training camp prep
The Green Bay Packers continued preparations for the regular season with NFL training camp practice Sunday, Aug. 16 at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon.
State ban on phone usage in schools takes effect
For most schools in the Northwoods, the new state law that took effect July 1 banning cell phones during instructional time is nothing new. Principals and administrators at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS), Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk school district (MHLT) and the school district of Rhinelander have already had “no phone” policies …
Masonic Flea Market Sept. 4-5 will benefit RIA benches
Treasure hunters, get ready for an exciting new flea market! The first annual Masonic Flea Market will fill Rhinelander Ice Arena on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 and 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will go towards new bleachers at Rhinelander Ice Arena. Watch for updates on …
Newbold mulls discretionary merit program
Percolating on a possible town employee discretionary merit program filled nearly a quarter of the Aug. 13 Newbold town board meeting, held at the Newbold Community Center. Town supervisor Mike McKenzie, who suggested the program as a way to reward employees for cost-saving ideas or actions, laid out some criteria …
SDR’s newest professional staff enjoys a warm welcome
On Monday, Aug. 17, the School District of Rhinelander, Rhinelander Partners in Education, and the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce teamed up to host a special orientation day for the district’s newest professional staff.
Highlights of SDR summer schools shared with school board
Details and successes of this year’s School District of Rhinelander summer school programs were shared in presentations at this month’s school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.
Property inspections underway for city revaluation assessment
To establish current market value and help ensure fair and equitable property tax distribution, City of Rhinelander has hired Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. (AAC) to perform a Revaluation Assessment of property values for the entire community.
Parts of Oneida, Vilas counties see severe drought conditions
Drought conditions across the Northwoods have intensified over the course of August, forcing the National Weather Service to classify drought conditions as severe in northern Oneida County and southern Vilas County.
Who can take AOC seriously?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has begun the process of freezing her eggs for future childbearing. Not only does AOC talk about it, she shares Instagram videos of her getting hormone shots in her belly.
Trial time for Trump: The Democrats’ impeachment imperative
Except for those in districts that are deeply, deeply blue, Democratic Congressional nominees won’t be making the impeachment of President Donald Trump a campaign issue this fall. There’s no percentage for them in doing so. For Democrats in contested districts, the “I-word,” like Voldemort, is the thing that shall not …
