CITY
Former school custodian seeks new trial in sexual assault case
A former elementary school custodian convicted of luring a 10-year-old child into a school closet and touching her inappropriately is seeking a new trial. (subscriber access)
City clarifies pre-employment drug
Three weeks after Pioneer Park museum complex coordinator Kerry Bloedorn raised questions about mandatory pre-employment drug testing of museum volunteers, city administrator Zach Vruwink clarified the city's procedures regarding drug and alcohol screening. (subscriber access)
Ready, Set, Run
The streets along the north side of Rhinelander and the town of Pine Lake were filled with runners Saturday morning June 26, 2021 as the YMCA of the Northwoods conducted its 14th annual Hodag Run For Your Life 5K and 10K race. (subscriber access)
Three JEM grants
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism presented three Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grants to three groups Tuesday, June 22, 2021 totaling over $117,000. (subscriber access)
Captain Chiamulera
Newly promoted Rhinelander police captain Josh Chiamulera takes the oath of office administered by city clerk Theresa Lassig during his promotion ceremony Monday morning, June 21, 2021 at City Hall. (subscriber access)
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School committee reviews early Hodag Dome financials
The School District of Rhinelander's operations and strategic planning committee received a status report last week on the financials associated with the new Hodag Dome, the centerpiece of the community's new $8.5 million sports complex. (subscriber access)
Trying Her Luck
Angel Poncek dipped her line at the confluence of the Pelican and Wisconsin rivers at Pelican Rapids in Rhinelander Friday morning, June 18, 2021. (subscriber access)
Judge hears testimony on motion to suppress blood test in Minocqua OWI homicide case
Oneida County circuit judge Patrick O'Melia heard testimony last Friday afternoon on a defense motion to suppress a blood test in the case of a 36-year-old Stevens Point man accused of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle in connection with a fatal accident in Minocqua last summer. (subscriber …
Former Oneida County corrections officer sentenced
A former Oneida County corrections officer who was facing up to 9 1/2 years in prison for trading information about the activities of the drug unit in exchange for sexual favors will not spend any time behind bars after he accepted a plea agreement Tuesday in Oneida County Circuit Court. …
Rhinelander VFW raising funds to support veterans
The local VFW post is selling hot dogs and brats at the Rhinelander Trig's concession stand to support our local veterans. (subscriber access)
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With Honor and Respect
Mike Perry, commander of Rhinelander post 3143 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, lights the stack of wooden pallets and American flags Tuesday as part of a flag retirement ceremony held near the Hodag Park Beach House. (subscriber access)
A glorious return
Downtown Rhinelander and the adjacent courthouse district were bustling with activity on Saturday, June 12, 2021 as a large crowd turned out for the return of the Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn and car/motorcycle show.
Iconic Rhinelander restaurant up for sale
The Rhinelander Cafe & Pub, the city's oldest restaurant and a popular local dining destination for over 100 years, is up for sale. (subscriber access)
Longest-serving county employee retires after 45 years
Lance Johns, the longest-serving employee of Oneida County, called it a career June 7 after 45 years of service. (subscriber access)
$10,000 cash bond set in stalking case
A 35-year-old Florida man accused of stalking a local resident is being held in the Oneida County jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail. (subscriber access)
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