Precision engraving
Jim Horton of Ann Arbor, Mich., with 30 years of wood engraving experience, works on engravings into a piece of hard rock maple during Art Start’s grand opening of the Wood Engravers Network 5th Triennial Exhibition and Wood Engraving Masterworks in Rhinelander on Thursday, June 25.
Team review: RHS baseball
Just over two weeks after securing the outright Great Northern Conference championship for the first time since 2012, the Rhinelander High School baseball team lost their opening playoff contest as 9-seed Bloomer came to town and sneaked past the Hodags, 5-4.
Team review: RHS boys’ tennis
Going into the start of the 2026 season there were legitimate questions regarding if the Rhinelander High School boys’ tennis team could continue its run of Great Northern Conference domination.
Hodags’ Feck scores 11 in WBCA D2 All-Star Game win
Rhinelander’s Devon Feck couldn’t help but have a flashback as River Falls’ senior Brody Graetz drove past him for a couple of layups late in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 2 All-Star Game Thursday, June 25 in Wisconsin Dells.
PHOTO: Play at the plate
Rhinelander’s Griffin Rady looks to tag out a Phillips base runner at the plate during a Babe Ruth baseball game at Stafford Field Thursday, June 25.
PHOTO: Jr. Legion vs. Wausau
While the Rhinelander Post 7 Sr. Legion team was rained out Wednesday, June 24 in its scheduled game against Northwoods in Three Lakes, the Rebels’ Jr. Legion squad played host to Wausau in a Valley Legion League game.
Another person’s treasure?
Unwanted items offered for free but languishing for weeks in front of Rhinelander dwellings have prompted the creation of a proposed ordinance which received a first reading by the Rhinelander Common Council at their meeting last Monday, June 22.
Bennett leads every lap in Eagle River Late Model main
Hometown driver Dave Bennett led wire-to-wire, leading every lap en route to winning the USRA late model feature at Eagle River Speedway Tuesday, June 23.
Inflation is back with a vengeance
Inflation is accelerating again across the country, barreling past levels not seen in three years. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May, national consumer prices rose 4.2 percent over the previous 12 months, up sharply from April in a sign that the fight against rising costs is still …
Johnson earns full-time police officer status at Rhinelander Police and Fire Commission meeting
The Rhinelander Police Department now has a new permanent full-time officer. Officer Connor Johnson was praised as “a good man” by Rhinelander Police and Fire Commission chairman Todd McEldowney after the commission approved ending Johnson’s probationary period at their June 23 meeting.
Milwaukee homicide suspect arrested in Arbor Vitae
Lakeland area law enforcement personnel were engaged in a manhunt on Thursday, June 25, the man they were looking for wanted by authorities alleged to have been involved in a Milwaukee homicide. According to a press release issued by the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning, authorities were “asking for …
Court appearances continue for high-speed teens alleged to have fired shots in Hodag Park
The next court dates have been set for a trio of teens formally charged with allegedly shooting a firearm in Hodag Park and subsequently leading a chase of up to 100 mph with area law enforcement May 22.
Summer fun for teens at Rhinelander District Library
Teens! Compete in the Summer Reading Challenge for your chance to win an awesome prize! Grab your challenge in the Teen Zone at RDL, complete challenges to earn entries, and turn it back in to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.
Jack H. Bartelme Sr.
Jack H. Bartelme Sr., 83, of Rhinelander, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1942, in Rhinelander, to Earl and Fern Bartelme. He graduated Rhinelander High School, served four years active duty in the United States Navy and was forward deployed for the …
Paul Earl Brendemihl
Paul Earl Brendemihl, age 83, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Paul was born on July 3, 1942, in Menominee, Mich., to Arthur and Marie Brendemihl. He grew up in Marinette, in a large and loving family …
Oneida County Court Report
The following cases were recently filed or heard in Oneida County Circuit Court from June 16 to June 22:
Bangstad terminates Minocqua Brewing Company PAC
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad is shutting down his Minocqua Brewing Company Super PAC, closing its books with no cash remaining, even as allegations about how PAC money was spent continue to be litigated in state court.
Swearingen receives Wisconsin Counties Association ‘Outstanding Legislator Award’
State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf of county government during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.
