CITY
Duellman arrested in ICAC sting
The Oneida County sheriff's office arrested a 42-year-old Rhinelander man Tuesday on suspicion of child enticement, using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, and attempted second degree sexual assault of a child in connection with an Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) investigation. (subscriber access)
Social distancing selfie
YMCA of the Northwoods CEO Ryan Zietlow composes a selfie with Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce director Lauren Sackett Wednesday during a drive-through Coffee Social in the RACC parking lot in Sackett's honor. (subscriber access)
RHS administration OKs in-person graduation
The members of the Rhinelander High School class of 2020 will receive their diplomas as part of an in-person commencement ceremony July 31 at Mike Webster Stadium, RHS principal Shane Dornfeld announced Wednesday. (subscriber access)
Net gain
Workers from Pitlik and Wick Asphalt Paving installed the last of the nets at the new pickleball courts at Pioneer Park in Rhinelander Friday afternoon, July 17, 2020. (subscriber access)
Overwhelming demand
A member of the Wisconsin National Guard looks at the vehicles lined up for a COVID-19 testing event Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander. (subscriber access)
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Hodag Water Shows canceled for 2020 season
Many well-established organizations across the Northwoods are coping with financial instability in the wake of COVID-19. (subscriber access)
New superintendent ready for challenge of leading district through pandemic
July 1, 2020 was a Wednesday, a day sometimes viewed as the point in the week where the slide to the weekend begins. For Eric Burke, the new superintendent of the School District of Rhinelander, it was Day 1 of his new job. (subscriber access)
YMCA of Northwoods kicks off $2 million campaign
The YMCA of the Northwoods formally kicked off a $2 million capital campaign Tuesday while also unveiling the sign at its new Youth Development Center on S. Pelham Street in Rhinelander. (subscriber access)
'And now people want to listen to me'
Just over a month has passed since a group of demonstrators marched through downtown Rhinelander to protest the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who died at the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer May 25, and draw attention to the national issue of racial injustice and …
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport bucking national passenger trend
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on nationwide air travel, with demand for seats down and airlines parking idled planes at regional fields such as Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport is flourishing. (subscriber access)
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Ripco Credit Union breaks ground on expansion
Ripco Credit Union broke ground Monday morning for the planned expansion of its headquarters on Sutliff Avenue in Rhinelander.
Golf course a hot topic at mayoral listening session
The future of the city-owned Northwood Golf Club, the dismissal of former administrator Daniel Guild and the need to properly equip city employees were some of the topics mentioned during a mayoral listening session held Wednesday evening, June 24, at Rhinelander City Hall.
City Council agrees to apply for loan to assist developer of 123 Rives Street
The Rhinelander Common Council has signaled its interest in assisting a developer with a project involving 123 Rives Street. (subscriber access)
Pinning day
Nicolet College nursing student Katie Behn receives her R.N. pin from Vicky Cummings during a pinning ceremony June 19, 2020. (subscriber access)
'I'm very happy with my career': Jacobi bids farewell to SDR after 29 years
When June ends so will School District of Rhinelander superintendent Kelli Jacobi's four-decade career in education. (subscriber access)
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