CITY
Despite minor setbacks, work on sports complex on schedule
Despite a few minor setbacks, construction of the $8.5 million Hodag Sports Complex remains on schedule, the School District of Rhinelander Board of Education learned last week. (subscriber access)
The SWEET Sound of Summer
A familiar sound of summer was heard last week in Rhinelander's Pioneer Park as the A'la Mode on the Road ice cream truck played a familiar jingle to let residents know that cold treats were available nearby. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander Area Food Pantry hosts multiple food giveaway events
During the first three Wednesdays in June, the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) hosted a food giveaway in support of individuals in need of extra food assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic challenges. (subscriber access)
A little touch-up
One of the rites of late spring is watching members of the Rhinelander public works department touching up the pavement markings around town. (subscriber access)
Supposedly missing records found in search of Rhinelander City Hall
Some supposedly missing personnel-related records that were not released to the Northwoods River News after an open records request but that law enforcement officers believe should have been were found to be in Rhinelander City Hall all along, newly released documents pertaining to the Oneida County sheriff department's raid on …
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Tree tour
Members of the Rhinelander Tree Board took a walking tour of the downtown area on the evening of June 11, 2020. (subscriber access)
Judge takes motion to dismiss Guild case under advisement, requests further briefing
The felony misconduct in office case against former Rhinelander city administrator Daniel Guild was put on pause Thursday following a 90-minute hearing on a defense motion to dismiss. (subscriber access)
HSF surpasses goal for dome, complex
The Hodag Schools Foundation (HSF), the non-profit organization coordinating the private fundraising for the Hodag Sports Complex, announced Wednesday it has surpassed its goal of raising $2 million to help fund the construction of the air-supported dome and complex set to open this fall. (subscriber access)
Rush hour
With daytime temperatures approaching seasonal highs in the later half of last week, anglers and boating enthusiasts were launching their boats onto area lakes in large numbers. (subscriber access)
YMCA of the Northwoods reopens to members
The YMCA of the Northwoods reopened the Beck Family Center to an eager member base May 26 with new precautions in place to keep staff and members healthy. (subscriber access)
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Former colleagues remember George Kirby
Former colleagues and city officials offered tributes this week to former Rhinelander City Council president George Kirby who passed away May 30 at the age of 73. (subscriber access)
Supporters of BLM organize peaceful demonstration in Rhinelander
While protests and demonstrations, some of which have turned violent, continue to take place across the U.S. in response to the death of an unarmed black man at the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer, a gathering at the Oneida County Courthouse in Rhinelander Monday to show solidarity with …
Rhinelander Revisited: Chronicles of the unsung game changers
The last installment of Rhinelander Revisited merely scratched the surface of success for some of Rhinelander's founding fathers; ultimately, their wealth and status allowed them to invest in many infant industries, but there were others who had a profound impact on our fledgling community. Oftentimes, however, their efforts were not …
Farewell parade
Crescent and Pelican elementary school students said goodbye to their teachers Friday, May 29, 2020, the last day of school for the 2019-20 term. (subscriber access)
Lueneburg to hang up badge after 30 years with Rhinelander Police Department
Rhinelander police captain Ron Lueneburg is retiring from the force. (subscriber access)
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