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Aspirus MedEvac Air 2 Returns to Service
After being removed from service at the end of November for repainting and rebranding, Aspirus MedEvac Air 2 has returned to provide lifesaving air transport, the Wausau-based health care system announced in a press release last week.
RHS sophomores get 'Mad' about 'Money'
After a COVID-forced hiatus for the last two years, the annual Mad Money event at Rhinelander High School made a successful return Tuesday, March 8 to give RHS sophomores a taste of balancing a household budget. (subscriber access)
Lake Tomahawk man held on $50k in drug case
A Lake Tomahawk man is being held in the Oneida County Jail on a $50,000 cash bond after he was arrested March 1 outside the Lake Tomahawk Post Office upon picking up a package containing methamphetamine. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander FCCLA students headed to state
The Rhinelander High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) club took part in the organization's regional competition, held Feb. 21 in Stevens Point.
Rhinelander Planning Commission takes first step in annexation request
If you type in the address "1205 Chippewa Drive" into a GPS device, you'll find it is currently in a wooded area on the west side of the State Highway 17 bypass. The owner of that land has petitioned the City of Rhinelander to have it annexed into the city …
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Two-vehicle crash
At about 2:15 p.m. Feb. 28, Rhinelander police and fire responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Kemp St. and Sutliff Avenue. (subscriber access)
RHS announces February Students, Staff of the Month
Rhinelander High School students and staff of the month for February were honored at a presentation last week in the RHS Library.
Fat Tuesday Jazz
The Rhinelander High School Band held a Mardi Gras Party "FUNdraiser" Tuesday, March 1 at CT's Deli. (subscriber access)
Woodruff man held on $100K in child abuse case
A 36-year-old Woodruff man accused of physically abusing his infant son is being held in the Oneida County jail on a $100,000 cash bond pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 4. (subscriber access)
Dashing through the snow
Chad Kilawee gets low on his sled as it leaves the starting chute in the 4-mile dog sled race Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at the Inaugural Heal Creek Dog Dash at Northwood Golf Club. (subscriber access)
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Three Lakes man sentenced to prison for possession of child porn, illicit filming of patient
A 32-year old Three Lakes man was sentenced last week to a total of four years in prison, to be followed by three years extended supervision, for possession of child pornography and capturing a representation of nudity without consent. (subscriber access)
Apartment fire in Rhinelander displaces 26
A fire early Sunday morning at a 28-unit apartment building in Rhinelander designated for residents over age 62 resulted in 26 people starting the week living in temporary housing. (subscriber access)
Digging out, again!
Northwoods residents spent Wednesday morning digging out after a two-pronged winter storm dumped several inches of snow on the region, with the worst coming Tuesday afternoon into evening. (subscriber access)
Former school custodian convicted of sexual assault to get new trial
A former elementary school custodian convicted of luring a child into a closet and touching her inappropriately has been granted a new trial. (subscriber access)
Thursday morning proves eventful at Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport director Matt Leitner had an unusually eventful Thursday morning thanks to a close call on a landing and an unexpected power outage. (subscriber access)
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