CITY
Line 5 Pipeline Signing at Pioneer Park
A group of local citizens, elected officials Rep. Rob Swearingen and state Sen. Mary Felzkowski, labor leaders and tribal members gathered at Pioneer Park in Rhinelander Wednesday, June 8, to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron counties. (subscriber access)
Suspect arrested in connection with threat against school officials
On Tuesday afternoon, June 7, Lakeland Union High School administration announced the cancellation of all evening activities. As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, there were just a few vehicles in the LUHS parking lot. (subscriber access)
Wildfire burns almost 10 acres in Little Rice
A small fire started by a property owner burning debris has been determined to be the cause of a wildfire on Kelch Road in the Town of Little Rice Saturday afternoon, June 4. (subscriber access)
Pass the applesauce
Joanne O'Brien (right) looks over the different types of applesauce made by Mike and Laurie Michalak (left) while visiting the Hodag Farmers Market. (subscriber access)
Hanus settles in: New mayor lauds new development, prepares for first budget cycle
Less than two months after taking the oath of office, Rhinelander Mayor Kris Hanus says he is finding his footing. (subscriber access)
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Punzel arrested, faces 6 felony charges
Former Minocqua police officer Kaleb Punzel has been arrested and charged with five felony counts of perjury and one felony count of misconduct in office following an investigation by the Oneida County sheriff's department. (subscriber access)
RHS residential construction class builds three-stall garage at Crescent
The biggest project for the 2021-2022 Residential Construction class was building a three-stall garage at Crescent Elementary School.
Snow White & the Seven Maidens
The Northwoods School of Dance presented "Snow White and the Seven Maidens and specialty Favorites" Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center in Rhinelander High School. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander Memorial Day Ceremony
At the Memorial Day ceremony at Rhinelander High School on May 30, 2022, guest speaker Jason Hazelton, a retired Army Special Forces veteran, discussed his experiences, including his time in the 75th Ranger Regiment and his service in the Middle East and North Africa. (subscriber access)
Fish Like a GIRL
I honestly do not remember where it started, but I attribute it to Big Arbor Vitae Lake. (subscriber access)
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Class of 2022 bids fond farewell to RHS
A familiar but always poignant pageantry unfolded at Mike Webster Stadium Friday evening as the Rhinelander High School Class of 2002 received their diplomas and were sent out into the world. (subscriber access)
Students Build Benches for Musson Softball Complex
Members of the Light Construction and Residential Construction classes at RHS recently built dugout benches for the new softball fields at the Andrea Musson Softball Complex.
Council president to challenge Swearingen
Rhinelander City Council president Eileen Daniel has announced her intent to challenge incumbent Rep. Rob Swearingen for the state's 34th District Assembly seat. (subscriber access)
Practicing pomp and circumstance
Teacher Linda Goldsworthy assists the first two graduates, Hannah Lunde and Mandela Anderson, on the first run-through of the graduation procession Friday morning, May 27, 2022 at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.
Rhinelander High School seniors receive scholarships totaling $368,435
To recognize the achievements of the Class of 2022, the Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation (RASF), along with Rhinelander High School, held its annual scholarship awards ceremony on Sunday, May 15 in the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center.
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