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Rhinelander District Library director Virginia Roberts unveiled the library's new logo during a fall open house Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (subscriber access)
Mayor vetoes ordinance amendment involving public amusement fees
Mayor Kris Hanus has issued the first veto of his term, overruling a Sept. 12 common council vote amending the city's public amusement ordinance. (subscriber access)
Giant snapping turtle found in Sugar Camp causes social media stir
Approximately two weeks ago, Jackie Anderson of Sugar Camp was alerted to a large snapping turtle that had washed up on her beach on Sand Lake in Sugar Camp. (subscriber access)
Northwoods prepares to welcome tens of thousands for 41st Fall Ride
Northern Wisconsin communities are preparing to welcome tens of thousands of motorcyclists to the 41st annual Northwoods Fall Ride! (subscriber access)
Downtown Duck Dash
Rubber ducks raced down Brown Street on a makeshift waterway, created by the Rhinelander Fire Department, as part of the Downtown Duck Dash Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 in Rhinelander. (subscriber access)
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Minocqua to form committee to study housing, labor issues
The Minocqua town board will form a committee to study, report on and possibly develop strategies to improve local residential housing availability. (subscriber access)
Ruby's Pantry changing hours of operation
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, Ruby's Pantry in Rhinelander will be shifting its hours of operation by 30 minutes, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. (previous hours were 5-6:30 p.m.), organizers said in a press release.
RHS shows governor #TheHodagWay
The last stop in Gov. Tony Evers statewide back-to-school tour was Rhinelander High School where students and school district staff explained Rhinelander's "community approach to career, college and life readiness." (subscriber access)
Rhinelander woman honored for work as AmeriCorps recovery coach
Rhinelander resident Angel Brown has received national recognition for her work as a recovery coach through the AmeriCorps program.
'All you had to do is raise your hand': Wakefield sentenced to 5 1/2 years in Miller homicide case
Seth Wakefield wasn't present when Christopher Anderson gunned down Hannah Miller on a local roadside last summer but her blood is on his hands all the same, Oneida County circuit judge Mike Bloom said Tuesday before sentencing the 26-year-old Rhinelander man to 5 1/2 years in prison to be followed …
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RHS building trades class to build house for Habitat for Humanity
A group of Rhinelander High School students is about to get a hands-on lesson in the building trades and community involvement as they spend this school year building a home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Northwoods. (subscriber access)
ArtStart, Nicolet College partner on School of the Arts Sept. 15-18
Anyone interested in exploring their creative interests in a relaxing and inspiring Northwoods setting is invited to attend the upcoming School of the Arts Sept. 15-18 in Rhinelander.
School Daze
Students line up for the first day of classes Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 at Central Elementary School in Rhinelander. (subscriber access)
Terrorist threat case appears headed toward resolution
According to his attorney, the case of the 18-year-old Woodruff man accused of making terrorist threats toward two local school officials may be resolved without the need for a trial. (subscriber access)
Overdose death case set for trial but resolution still a possibility
The 26-year-old Stevens Point man accused of providing the heroin police say caused the death of a Newbold woman back in 2019 is scheduled to stand trial starting Sept. 19 but there remains a possibility that the case will be resolved before a jury is seated. (subscriber access)
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