CITY
Cleaning and Closing
Jim Forsyth, owner of Forsyth Sunlite Resort on Lake George, took advantage of the dry spell recently to use a leaf blower to move fall's deposit from his property. (subscriber access)
Meet-and-Greet
The City of Rhinelander hosted a meet-and-greet Thursday, Oct. 14 with the two finalists for the open Rhinelander fire chief position. (subscriber access)
City commission recommends Tonnancour as next fire chief
Once the two finalists to be the next chief of the Rhinelander Fire Department completed their in-person interviews with the city's police and fire commission (PFC) Friday morning, it took about 20 minutes of closed door deliberations before Brian Tonnancour, assistant chief of operations with the Milwaukee County Fire Department, …
Nicolet breaks ground on new building to house college's public safety department
Nicolet College broke ground this summer on a new Public Safety building that will both expand and improve training opportunities for individuals dedicated to providing protective and emergency services.
Governor's office confirms Anderson requisition warrant has been sent to Illinois
The office of Gov. Tony Evers has confirmed the governor has signed a requisition warrant requesting the State of Illinois effectuate the transfer of Christopher Terrell Anderson to Oneida County to stand trial for the murder of his former girlfriend. (subscriber access)
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Master weeders
Members of the Master Gardeners of the Northwoods have started preparing the garden beds in downtown Rhinelander for the coming winter. (subscriber access)
Golf course management company reports $125K in profit
The management firm operating Northwood Golf Club had positive numbers to share with members of the Rhinelander City Council Oct. 6, as part of a 2022 budget workshop session held in the Whipsaw Bar and Grill, but the reviews were mixed and a decision as to whether the city should …
Camp American Legion welcomes new director
Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk's has a new director. Jim Klement, a 23-year veteran of U.S. military service, has succeeded Don Grundy, who had been the camp's director since 2017. (subscriber access)
Airport Improvements Underway
Workers from Musson Brothers work on framing out a foundation for the improvements to the exit of the parking lot at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport Friday, Oct. 8. (subscriber access)
Burnt dinner
The Rhinelander Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in an apartment located at the intersection of Mason and Fremont streets just after 5:20 p.m. (subscriber access)
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Class of '61 donation
The School District of Rhinelander Board of Education recently accepted a donation of $6,100 from the Class of "61. The funds are earmarked to support the Hodag Dome.
A Little Touch-Up
Ryan Roeser of the Rhinelander Street Department uses a router as part of a crack sealing project on Lincoln Street Tuesday, Oct, 5, 2021. (subscriber access)
Watchful Hodag
Members of the Rhinelander High School Marching Band walk past the Hodag Dome after practice Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 under the watchful eyes of their mascot. (subscriber access)
Peaceful Paddle
A pair of canoeists took advantage of the great fall weather late last week to go for an early morning trip on the Wisconsin River. (subscriber access)
YMCA to host 'Not So Scary' Halloween Trail
Trick-or-Treat takes to the forest, as the YMCA of the Northwoods will host the 16th annual "Not so Scary" Halloween Trail on the Stoney Pines Trail behind the Y. This free outdoor community event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, YMCA officials said in a …
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