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Protasiewicz, Kelly head to April in Supreme Court battle
Liberals had a fine day in judicial contests statewide and in Oneida County, with progressive candidates taking first place in the state Supreme Court race and in the race for Oneida County circuit judge. (subscriber access)
Northwoods hunters urge change in deer management
At a recent state Assembly hearing on managing the state's deer population, multiple Northwoods hunters urged the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to abandon its current county-based system of deer management and to return to a unit-based system based on habitat rather than county lines. (subscriber access)
Local Democrats Donate to the Salvation Army
The Democratic Party of Oneida County holiday celebration included a fundraiser for the Rhinelander Salvation Army.
Hazelhurst adopts resolution protesting Pelican River Forest land purchase
The Hazelhurst town board, at its Feb. 14 meeting, adopted a resolution in protest of an easement purchase of roughly 56,000 acres by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). (subscriber access)
Lac du Flambeau property owners file legal claim against the town
Three Lac du Flambeau landowners filed claims last week in Vilas County Circuit Court related to the ongoing road issue there. (subscriber access)
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Evers's budget would increase state spending by nearly 24%
Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his proposed 2023-25 state spending plan last week, calling it a "breakthrough" budget, but Republicans countered that they thought it was a break Wisconsin budget. (subscriber access)
In riparian challenge, property owners file lawsuit against Minocqua
The long-running dispute between riparian property owners and the town of Minocqua along Chicago and Park avenues has finally landed in court, as had been expected for months, with the property owners filing a complaint alleging that the town of Minocqua does not have the authority to regulate the riparian …
In riparian challenge, property owners file lawsuit against Minocqua
The long-running dispute between riparian property owners and the town of Minocqua along Chicago and Park avenues has finally landed in court, as had been expected for months, with the property owners filing a complaint alleging that the town of Minocqua does not have the authority to regulate the riparian …
Special prosecutor dismisses several counts on eve of former deputy's trial
Just days before former Oneida County sheriff's deputy Stetson Grant was scheduled to stand trial on charges related to alleged incidents involving his then-estranged spouse, special prosecutor Karl Kelz dismissed the counts alleging misconduct in public office and false imprisonment. (subscriber access)
New city administrator eager for challenge, opportunity
Rhinelander's new city administrator, Patrick Reagan, is impressed with the Hodag city and excited about the challenge of making it an even better place to live. (subscriber access)
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Oneida County Humane Society benefits from RHS 'miracle minute' fundraiser
Every January, the Rhinelander High School FBLA/DECA Club sponsors a schoolwide spirit week. This year, this exciting week started on Monday, Jan. 23 and ended on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Council directs city attorney to draft ordinance language to address Ohlson Lane assessment issue
The Rhinelander Common Council has signaled that it would like to resolve a dispute involving a proposed special assessment for residents of Ohlson Lane by amending city ordinances so that the residents of Ohlson Lane are not required to immediately connect to city water and sewer and can defer the …
Kipper accepts role as Administrator for the Division of External Services for the DNR
Rhinelander native Ann Kipper was recently appointed by Gov. Tony Evers as the Division Administrator of External Services for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). (subscriber access)
Oneida County Judge candidate profiles
The Lakeland Times asked each of the candidates for Oneida County circuit judge - incumbent judge Mary Roth Burns, Oneida County district attorney Michael Schiek, and Oneida County corporation counsel Michael Fugle - a set of the same questions and all responded in timely fashion. (subscriber access)
Man accused of threatening school officials charged with bail jumping
The 19-year-old Woodruff man accused of making terrorist threats toward two local school officials last June has been charged with felony bail jumping. (subscriber access)
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