CITY
Two years later, Liebscher testifies about fatal hit-and-run
Just five days before the two-year anniversary of a hit-and-run accident on State Highway 17 near Sugar Camp that claimed the life of 23-year-old Sean Holtslander of St. Germain, the driver of the pickup truck that collided with Holtslander's motorcycle testified in a civil lawsuit arising from the crash. (subscriber …
Local firefighters lead community's Sept. 11 remembrance
Area firefighters, law enforcement officers and residents took part in a solemn procession through downtown Rhinelander Saturday morning to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. (subscriber access)
Plan commission approves rezoning request, CUP for Blain's Farm and Fleet
The company seeking to build a Blain's Farm and Fleet store in Rhinelander cleared its first hurdle Tuesday when the City of Rhinelander plan commission approved the rezoning of the parcels where the store is to be located, along with a certified survey map and a conditional use permit for …
Blain's plan advances
Sara Iverson Smith, director of real estate, construction and facilities for Blain's Farm and Fleet, addresses concerns expressed by members of the gallery in attendance at the Sept 7 City of Rhinelander plan commission meeting. (subscriber access)
Suspect in Oneida County murder case in custody in Illinois
The prime suspect in the murder of a Rhinelander woman earlier this summer was arrested Tuesday afternoon, just shy of 70 days after the crime was committed, according to the Oneida County sheriff's department. (subscriber access)
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Baldwin praises community response to PFAS problem, says federal infrastructure funds could help
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited Rhinelander Wednesday to see the city's two shuttered wells and inform local officials there is money included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the follow-up $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation act to help small cities like Rhinelander address the problem of so-called "forever …
4K First Day
Dana Durkee, a 4K teacher at Crescent Elementary School, watches as some of her students play with a memory game during morning recess on the first day of school for School District of Rhinelander elementary students Sept. 2, 2021. (subscriber access)
Milanowski appointed Vilas County Circuit Court Judge
Attorney Martha Milanowski has been appointed to the Vilas County Circuit Court. The appointment, announced by the governor's office Wednesday morning, fills a vacancy created by Judge Neal A. Nielsen III's retirement. Milanowski will complete a term ending July 31, 2022.
PFC hires entry level firefighter, waiting on pool of fire chief candidates
After interviewing two candidates in closed session Tuesday afternoon, as part of an emergency meeting for good cause, the Rhinelander Police and Fire Commission made an employment offer of entry level firefighter to Jake Campbell. (subscriber access)
Tomahawk Post Office renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient
On Aug. 28, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, state Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) and state Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) hosted a ceremony to rename the Tomahawk Post Office in honor of Korean War hero Einar "Sarge" Ingman Jr.
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Baldwin Tours Local Wells
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, second from right, stopped in Rhinelander Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, to meet with city, county and DNR officials and others concerned about PFAs contamination that has left municipal wells 7 and 8 idle for over two years. (subscriber access)
District superintendent reiterates COVID plan as new school year begins
Just days before the start of the fall term, School District of Rhinelander superintendent Eric Burke used his weekly video message to reiterate the district's reasons for choosing to begin the new year with the wearing of masks as an option rather than a requirement for students and staff. (subscriber …
Antigo man charged with multiple burglaries, thefts in Rhinelander
An 18-year-old Antigo man has been charged with three counts of felony burglary and two counts of felony theft in connection with a string of burglaries in the Rhinelander area back in June and the recent theft of firearms from parked vehicles. (subscriber access)
Triathlon Time
Joshua McCaskill of Merrill sets his watch as he enters the water to begin the ninth-annual WILD Hodag Mini Triathlon at Holiday Acres Resort Saturday, Aug. 28. (subscriber access)
Council hears update on skate park project, baseball field renovations
The Rhinelander City Council heard reports last week concerning a pair of projects related to youth recreational facilities. (subscriber access)
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