CITY
One Last Lap
The fifth-grade students of Pelican Elementary School in Rhinelander took one last walk around the playground of the school June 3, 2021 as part of the last day of school. (subscriber access)
Remember the fallen
Solemn ceremonies were held across the Northwoods last weekend in memory of all those who have laid down their lives for freedom.
'We are Hodags': Class of 2021 bids farewell to RHS
The first commencement ceremony at the new Hodag Dome celebrated a uniquely resilient graduating class, a group of young people who persevered through a pandemic and have left a lasting legacy. (subscriber access)
PFC selects new police captain, interim fire chief, assistant chief
The Rhinelander Police and Fire Commission has chosen to promote from within to fill three senior public safety leadership spots. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander man charged with stalking, identity theft
A 43-year-old Rhinelander man has been charged with felony stalking, identity theft and bail jumping. (subscriber access)
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Spotting the 5 spot
A worker from Peters Crane Service of Stevens Point watches as the 5-Spot train engine is lifted back into its position in front of the Rhinelander Railroad Museum Depot building.
Donato charged with second felony for allegedly photographing teen
The 69-year-old Rhinelander man who was previously accused of inappropriately touching a young girl in the Rhinelander Walmart store in 2016 and a young female clerk working at the Kohl's store in September 2019 is facing a preliminary hearing on new charges. (subscriber access)
Hodag of the Hour
Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Lauren Sackett looks on as mayor Chris Frederickson reads a proclamation declaring May 21, 2021 as Hodag Day.
Stevens Street work resumes
Work is underway on the last portion of the three-year Stevens Street reconstruction project, to include underground utilities.
Preliminary hearing set for local woman accused of sexual assault, contributing to the delinquency of minors
A 37-year-old Rhinelander woman accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 16 and using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime will be back in court June 2 for a preliminary hearing.
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Under the Rainbow
James Williams Middle School students Tyler Chariton, Kelsie Winter, Mason Schmidt and Sam Schoppe run through fire engine spray while participating in the annual JWMS 3K Run/Walk on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Local man charged with possession of child pornography opts for trial
A 19-year-old Rhinelander man charged with one count of possession of child pornography is scheduled to face a jury in September. (subscriber access)
$10,000 cash bond set for local woman accused of child sexual assault, contributing to the delinquency of minors
A $10,000 cash bond was set Friday afternoon in the case of a 31-year-old Rhinelander woman accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 16 and using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, both Class C felonies. (subscriber access)
Crescent expansion
Members of the School District of Rhinelander Board of Education turned the ceremonial dirt Friday morning, May 7, 2021, to signify the start of construction at Crescent Elementary School.
Plan commission gets first look at proposed $10 million housing complex
The City of Rhinelander plan commission got its first look last week at plans for a $10 million apartment and townhouse complex development next to the Pelican River surrounding the former Taylor Park Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. (subscriber access)
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