CITY
The Wall That Heals arrives in Rhinelander
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica exhibit of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., arrived in Rhinelander Tuesday. (subscriber access)
A splash of color
Scores of runners turned out at Mike Webster Stadium Saturday, May 13 for the inaugural color run sponsored by Rhinelander High School's HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Club. (subscriber access)
Plan commission denies annexation request after neighbors speak out
The City of Rhinelander plan commission on Tuesday denied an annexation petition brought by the owner of a property in the Town of Pelican. (subscriber access)
Lake Tomahawk named a 'snowmobile friendly community'
During its May 10 meeting, the Lake Tomahawk town board formally accepted a "Snowmobile Friendly Community Award." (subscriber access)
Supreme Court: Hospital didn't have to allow patient choice in treatment
Wisconsin's Supreme Court has ruled that a hospital did not have to allow a patient to take a physician-prescribed drug, even though the patient's power of attorney and family preferred that drug and the patient was not in a position to seek medical attention elsewhere. (subscriber access)
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Lac du Flambeau board cancels town meeting
The Lac du Flambeau town board, meeting in special session on May 8, canceled a meeting of the electors that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. (subscriber access)
Grant files motion to serve sentence in local jail
An attorney for Stetson O. Grant, the former Oneida County sheriff's sergeant convicted of stalking and disorderly conduct in a domestic setting, has filed a motion requesting the former officer be allowed to serve his 90-day jail sentence in Oneida County. (subscriber access)
County to consider resolution opposing clawback of unobligated Covid funds
The Oneida County administration committee has approved and sent to the full county board a resolution - set to be debated this morning - that would oppose any federal efforts to take back unobligated federal Covid relief dollars. (subscriber access)
Summer Outdoor Adventure program to include new offerings
Anyone interested in exploring the outdoors and learning new skills is invited to attend any of the dozens of offerings in the upcoming Outdoor Adventure program at Nicolet College. (subscriber access)
Look both ways
Rhinelander area third-graders enjoyed a fun summer safety lesson Friday, May 12, 2023 as the YMCA of the Northwoods hosted the fifth annual Recreation Rodeo. (subscriber access)
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Council takes first step toward possible consolidated municipal building
The Rhinelander Common Council is considering whether to shift the center of city government from the historic City Hall building at 135 S. Stevens Street to a new consolidated municipal building in an as yet unidentified location. (subscriber access)
Oneida County forestry committee reviews recreation comments
The May 3 meeting of Oneida County forestry committee featured a report on the results of the recently completed Oneida Outdoor Recreation Plan survey. In total, the survey received 1,070 responses. (subscriber access)
State Republicans gear up to give local governments more money
With a lead author saying it would be the largest increase in aid to local government in a generation, state legislative Republicans last week introduced and held a public hearing on a massive kitchen-sink bill that would boost shared revenue for local governments, nix local advisory referenda, and replace new …
Governor seeks applicants for Oneida County DA
Gov. Tony Evers is accepting applications for Oneida County district attorney. (subscriber access)
Council votes to waive Ohlson Lane special assessment
The Rhinelander Common Council voted 9-0 Monday evening to waive the "special assessment" of approximately $24,000 the owners of each residence on Ohlson Lane was to be charged in connection with the installation of city sewer and water lines in their neighborhood last year. (subscriber access)
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