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Show of Solidarity
The Rhinelander Fire Department lit up its engines, ambulances and other vehicles Wednesday evening, March 25, 2020. (subscriber access)
A changing landscape: Local businesses confront uncertainty amid COVID-19 pandemic
In a time of unparalleled uncertainty brought on by a global public health emergency, local business owners are facing a minefield of decisions, knowing that their choices will have a long-term impact on their customers, their employees and themselves. (subscriber access)
Social Distancing
This was the lunch hour traffic on Courtney Streets Wednesday, March 25, 2020 after Gov. Tony Evers' "Safer At Home" order went into effect. (subscriber access)
Local police mourn the loss of retired K-9
The Rhinelander Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired officer who served the community honorably for nine years. (subscriber access)
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Airport sees drop in passenger traffic due to COVID-19
As the number of people traveling by air has dropped considerably due to restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport is seeing a drop in passengers flying into and out of the facility.
Basketball contests bring in cash for RASF
The conclusion of the boys' and girls' basketball regular seasons brought to a close another year of successful contests run during Rhinelander High School basketball games by the Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation. (subscriber access)
It's melting
Due to COVID-19 concerns and recent event cancellations, the Rhinelander Ice Arena began melting the ice on Monday, March 16, the Rhinelander Ice Association announced in a Facebook post. (subscriber access)
School district announces plans for student meals, virtual learning
While in-person classes have been canceled for the forseeable future, School District of Rhinelander officials are devising a plan to ensure local children can continue their education while the world waits for the COVID-19 pandemic to abate. (subscriber access)
Local businesses grapple with impact of coronavirus restrictions
Earlier this week, Gov. Tony Evers banned gatherings of 50 people or more, requiring bars and restaurants to limit their patrons as coronavirus fears spread across the state. (subscriber access)
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Rhinelander VFW celebrates 85th anniversary
The Rhinelander Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ray Rousseau Post 3143 celebrated its 85th anniversary in conjunction with Post Member and World War II Navy Veteran Carl Weidling's 100th birthday celebration Saturday. (subscriber acces)
Jacobi: SDR was ready for governor's directive to close schools
On Friday, Gov. Tony Evers directed the Department of Health Services to issue an agency order to shutter all K-12 public and private schools statewide as part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. (subscriber access)
Guild on paid leave until March 30
The Rhinelander Common Council voted unanimously Friday evening to place city administrator Daniel Guild on paid administration leave through March 30, 2020. (subscriber access)
Trig's Supports Rhinelander Fire Department
The Rhinelander Trig's has announced a $2,500 donation to the Rhinelander Fire Department. (subscriber access)
City holds public meeting on North Stevens Street project
About 30 people, a mix of residents and business owners, gathered at City Hall Wednesday evening to hear a briefing from the project manager in charge of the utility and reconstruction work on North Stevens Street in Rhinelander. (subscriber access)
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