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Airport will soon accept parking payments by credit card
Travelers who use long-term parking at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport will soon enjoy a more user-friendly payment system. (subscriber access)
Boom Dock Saints
City of Rhinelander Parks Director Jeremy Biolo holds up the ramp plate to one of the Hodag Park boat docks into Boom Lake as parks foreman Brian Tesky assists Wednesday, April 28. The two were busy getting the docks in before Saturday's fishing opener.
School board approves strategic plan for continuous improvement
With the ceremonial swearing in April 26, Ben Roskoskey took his seat as a member of the School District of Rhinelander Board of Education. He then cast his aye vote with the other eight members in favor of the strategic plan for continuous improvement that superintendent Eric Burke and the …
PFC appoints Schmitz interim assistant RFD chief
The City of Rhinelander police and fire commission (PFC) voted on Friday to appoint deputy chief Josh Schmitz to the position of interim chief of the Rhinelander Fire Department, pending his acceptance of a pay and benefits to be negotiated between himself, the city administrator and mayor and approved by …
Oneida forestry committee hears update from Friends of Townline Lake Park
The April 12 meeting of the Oneida County Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee included a dialogue with the Friends of Townline Lake Park group.According to the mission statement on its Facebook page, the Friends of Townline Lake Park seeks to "preserve, maintain and improve historical Town Line Lake Park for …
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Waydick explains reasons for retiring to PFC
At a quickly called meeting of the Police and Fire Commission Friday morning, interim Rhinelander Fire Chief and building inspector Tom Waydick outline the reasons behind his recently announced retirement after nearly 23 years with the department. (subscriber access)
Airport gains additional carrier, hub destination
Summer air travelers into and out of the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport will have two airlines and airline destination hubs to choose from in the very near future, according to airport director Matt Leitner. (subscriber access)
gliding to perfection
Skaters practice their routines Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in preparation for this weekend's figure skating shows at the Rhinelander Ice Association arena. Shows will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Only four people per skater will be allowed in the arena.
Newbold board unveils $4.1 million referendum proposal
The Newbold Town Board held two informational meetings March 9, and will hold two more today, to explain to the voters its request for permission to borrow $4.1 million to build a new town shop and make improvements to the existing town hall. (subscriber access)
Great day for a parade
It was a nearly perfect day in Rhinelander Saturday, March 13, 2021 for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade down Brown Street.
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reaction shot
The School District of Rhinelander was administering COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday, March 9, 2021 inside the new Hodag Dome. Pictured: Denise Zalewski receives her vaccination shot from school nurse Kerri Schmidt.
Habitat For Humanity Restore to move to Lincoln Street
The Habitat For Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin Restore will soon be relocating from its current site on Kemp Street to the old Sears building on Lincoln Street.The organization has also welcomed Dennis Shimeck as the new Restore manager.Executive director Dave Havel said they expect to close the sale on the former …
Rhinelander Revisited: Water quality issues resurface
The Northwoods is blessed with an incredible array of natural resources, yet these vast stretches of forests, lakes and rivers have not always been appreciated for their interconnectedness and finite value. (subscriber access)
Snow Day
From left, Grace Cornelius, riding solo; Libbey Buchmann, front, Willow Mutter, back, riding tandem; Evan Shoeder, Sam Caselton and Isaac Mickevicius took turns Thursday afternoon sledding down the big hill at Sarocka Field.
Nicolet College Presidential Transition Public Forum March 2
Members of the general public are invited to provide input on the selection of the next president of Nicolet College during the Presidential Transition Public Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, online and at the Nicolet College Theatre.
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