CITY
Keep the lights shining
Paper Mill USW Local 2-15 recently donated $500 to the Lights of the Northwoods for the fireworks display at Hodag Park scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 1, 2022.
Tricky situation
The Oneida County Sheriff's Department and Monico Fire and First Responders had a few nervous minutes at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 when they were sent to the scene of a crash on Highway 45 at Kurtz Road. (subscriber access)
Trains on display
The Rhinelander Railroad Association's Christmas at the Museum got underway last weekend with the the depot of the Pioneer Park Historical Complex decked out for the holidays, special holiday trains on display, a chance for children to tell Santa their Christmas lists and more. (subscriber access)
Signs they are a changing
Workers from Finishing Touch Signs of Wausau have started replacing the old signs with the new ones denoting the former Ascension St. Mary's Hospital is now Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. (subscriber access)
Woodruff woman sentenced to prison in elder exploitation case
A 29-year-old Woodruff woman was sentenced last week to 18 months in prison, and 10 years extended supervision, after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from an elderly Minocqua area resident while serving as his caretaker (subscriber access)
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Next-generation manufacturing skills training coming to Nicolet with building remodel
Students in several manufacturing-oriented programs at Nicolet College will soon move into new, state-of-the-art labs and classrooms to learn the cutting-edge skills in such high demand across the Northwoods.
Here comes Santa Claus
Santa Claus delivered the Christmas season to Rhinelander Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 as he rode on the final float in the Parade of Lights and then helped with the tree lighting ceremony at Stevensport Square. (subscriber access)
Wakefield found competent to stand trial in Miller homicide case
Just under five months after his arrest, a 26-year-old Rhinelander man accused of helping to plan the murder of a local woman has been found competent to stand trial. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander High School and Habitat for Humanity collaborate on shed project
The RHS Residential Construction class recently completed a collaborative project with Northwoods Habitat for Humanity. The team built an 8 x 12 gable shed for a local family that was a recent Habitat for Humanity awardee.
Circle of Compassion
An unidentified woman and her young daughter are comforted by first responders following a recent traffic accident on State Highway 47 just south of County K. (subscriber access)
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SDR's Burke champions connecting schools with businesses through Inspire Rhinelander
The traditional education model has high school seniors taking one of three paths upon graduation: enrollment in a university or technical college, military service or a move directly into the workforce. (subscriber access)
Site plan approved for downtown Rhinelander art park
Following a spirited discussion regarding the possible inclusion of a modified shipping container in the plan, the City of Rhinelander planning commission on Nov. 16 formally approved a proposal from ArtStart for the creation of an ArtPark. (subscriber access)
Expert offers new take on DNA evidence as former custodian pushes for new trial
Just over two years after Stavros Iliopoulos was convicted of forcing a child into a janitor's closet at Northwoods Community Elementary School and committing a sexual assault, his appellate attorney is arguing the former custodian's trial attorney provided "ineffective assistance of counsel" and the jury might have come to a different …
Former alderman announces intent to run for mayor
Former alderman Steve Sauer has announced plans to run for mayor of the City of Rhinelander this spring. (subscriber access)
Some hunting traditions remain: Tomahawk Venison Feed still draws a crowd
Hunting season in Wisconsin is steeped in tradition. While hunter participation in all types of hunting is down, anyone driving north on Highway 51 last Friday afternoon, or who stopped at a gas station on any major highway, might think otherwise. (subscriber access)
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