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OC zoning set to take a look at campgrounds
What goes around comes around, and, in Oneida County, what is coming around - as it has periodically for years - is the issue of campgrounds, this time with a twist. (subscriber access)
Oneida County public works supports resolution urging state to use budget surplus
On June 1 the Oneida County board's public works committee offered its formal support for a resolution urging state lawmakers to allocate more money from the state's estimated $7.1 billion budget surplus to two programs - the General Transportation Aids (GTA) program and the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP). (subscriber …
Authorities identify man killed in Highway 45 rollover
The Oneida County sheriff's office has released the name of the Michigan man killed in a one-vehicle rollover on State Highway 45 on June 1. (subscriber access)
One last time
Members of the 2023 James Williams Middle School graduating class took a final walk through the hallways of the junior high school building on Thursday, June 1, 2023 following their graduation ceremony.
Public works director: Oneida, Timber improvement projects moving along
Last fall, City of Rhinelander officials warned residents that the summer of 2023 would bring multiple simultaneous road projects that would require motorists to get used to taking alternative routes. (subscriber access)
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Oneida County moves to liberalize restrictions on home-based businesses
Just as the issue of home-based occupations emerges on a statewide level - with a major policy organization advocating for fewer restrictions - the Oneida County zoning committee is moving to do just that with a proposal to loosen regulations on square footage limits and the use of garages. (subscriber …
Pothole Patrol stops in Rhinelander
On Tuesday, May 31, Gov. Tony Evers was in Rhinelander as part of his "pothole patrol." He is pictured helping city public works employees fill potholes on Messer Street near Hodag Park. (subscriber access)
St. Germain town roads now open to year-round ATV/UTV use
The St. Germain Town Board voted unanimously at its meeting on May 25 to open the town's roads for ATV and UTV traffic on a year-round basis with certain exceptions. Their use was already permitted on town roads from May 1 to October 31 of each year. (subscriber access)
Arraignment scheduled for former teacher accused of possessing child pornography
An arraignment has been scheduled in Vilas County Circuit Court for the former Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) fourth-grade math teacher accused of possessing child pornography. (subscriber access)
Harshaw man facing three felonies in connection with alleged incident in bar
A Harshaw man has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with an alleged incident at a bar on the Willow Flowage. (subscriber access)
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Newell Street home destroyed by fire
A single-family home on Newell Street in Rhinelander was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. (subscriber access)
U.S. sues town of Lac du Flambeau over road dispute
The U.S. Department of Justice sued the town of Lac du Flambeau last week over the town's ongoing impasse with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, saying the town is engaged in intentional and unauthorized use and occupancy of tribal lands as part of the towns' …
One killed in Hwy. 45 rollover
A 60-year-old man was killed Thursday evening as a result of a one-vehicle rollover on State Highway 45 in the Town of Piehl. (subscriber access)
Major Milestone
According to City of Rhinelander Public Works director Randy Myrum, the Oneida Avenue/Lincoln Street intersection was scheduled to be reopened to traffic on Saturday, June 3. (subscriber access)
Racing on out
James Williams Middle School celebrated the end of the 2022-23 school year with its annual 3K run/walk through the JWMS, Rhinelander High School and Central Elementary School campuses. (subscriber access)
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