CITY
Local officers to be honored for teamwork in rescuing victims of 2022 fire
Five local law enforcement officers will be honored later this month for their quick action and teamwork in evacuating several people and pets from a burning apartment complex on Timber Drive last April. (subscriber access)
Supervisor says county needs better planning for capital projects
It's been a recurring theme for a number of years now, namely, that funding for capital improvement projects in Oneida County - large equipment, building, or technology expenses - has been a footloose and fancy-free affair, with costly projects appearing out of the blue despite the existence of a capital …
Oneida County conservation committee hears update on shoreland protection ordinance hearing
Earlier this month, the Oneida County planning and development committee held a public hearing on proposed revisions to the county's shoreland protection ordinance. (subscriber access)
RTMC controversy leads council to seek authority to compel the filling of vacancies
Former Rhinelander Tourism and Marketing Committee (RTMC) member Erin Skinner appears likely to regain her seat at the committee table after the Rhinelander Common Council voted Monday evening to direct the city attorney to draft ordinance language that would allow the panel to step in and take action when the …
RHS Students & staff of the month
Rhinelander High School honored its students and staff for the month of March in a presentation Thursday, March 30 in the RHS Library. (submitted photo)
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Third Grade Theater
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, third graders at Crescent Elementary School in Rhinelander presented Readers Theater plays for families. (subscriber access)
Oneida County zoning approves Minocqua Yacht Club CUP
The Oneida County zoning committee approved last week a conditional use permit for Minocqua Hospitality Holdings to add outdoor seating to the rooftop of the Minocqua Yacht Club Bar & Grill, as well as to the boathouse rooftop and lawn area. (subscriber access)
Oneida County forestry committee hears update from Friends of Town Line Lake Park
Two years ago, when Oneida County proposed selling a portion of Town Line Lake Park to offset a 231-acre land purchase known as the Gillette-Wickham property in Enterprise, a group of concerned citizens banded together into a group now known as the Friends of Town Line Lake Park. (subscriber access)
Evers signs bill intended to attract and retain local jail staff
Gov. Tony Evers last week signed off on a bill that would classify county jailers as "protective occupation participants" under the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). (subscriber access)
OC forestry department presents annual report
Oneida County forester Paul Fiene presented his department's annual report to the county forestry committee during the group's April 5 meeting. (subscriber access)
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Appeal filed in drunk driving homicide case
A Stevens Point man convicted of homicide by use of a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration in connection with a fatal accident in Minocqua back in July 2020 has filed an appeal arguing that former Oneida County Circuit Judge Patrick O'Melia should have tossed out the results …
Oneida County 4-H announces dog obedience club for youth
Youth in grades 4-12 can teach their dog basic obedience skills this spring and meet other youth who may have similar interests.
Rising from the ashes: Owners of Dinky Diner look to the future
Over the last two weeks - as the dust settled following the March 28 fire that left the Dinky Diner beyond repair - there has been no shortage of support and care directed to the business owners, Terrie Bowman and Rick Covin, their staff, and the residents displaced by the …
Mental health demonstration
On April 6, 2023, Nicolet College in Rhinelander hosted a presentation by the Northern Highland Area Health Education Center consisting of staged scenarios of medical situations involving mental illness. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander Police Department announces release of sex offender
The Rhinelander Police Department, in accordance with Wisconsin state statues, is notifying the public regarding the release of a convicted sex offender to the Rhinelander area.
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