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Students build business experience at FBLA State
Eight Rhinelander High School students traveled to Green Bay last month for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference. Approximately 2,400 students attended the conference, each with the goal of making it to national competition in Atlanta, Ga.
View from the top
This photo, taken on Tuesday, May 9 from the top of the hill on Frederick Street looking down, shows the progress of the Oneida Avenue project. (subscriber access)
Veterans Benefit Expo at Hodag Dome 'a success'
The Hodag Dome in Rhinelander was the site for a Veterans Expo on Friday, April 28. (subscriber access)
Senate report: Covid-19 virus came from two Wuhan lab leaks
A new Covid origins report released by a subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions late last month has concluded that the virus that causes Covid-19 was likely the result of two unintentional lab leaks in Wuhan and began circulating much earlier than previously thought, …
OVTC authorizes federal grant application
The Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC) has authorized the filing of an application for a federal grant associated with the commission's ongoing search for a new home for Northwoods Transit Connections (NTC). (subscriber access)
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JFC trashes Evers's budget
Republicans on the state Legislature's Joint Finance Committee (JFC) made quick work last week of Gov. Tony Evers's proposed state budget, tossing into the political dumpster 545 spending and policy proposals the governor had offered. (subscriber access)
DNR shares results of additional PFAS testing in Stella, recommendations coming
As of April 21, a total of 39 wells in the Town of Stella in eastern Oneida County have been found to have PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) levels exceeding the proposed drinking water standard of 20 parts per trillion. (subscriber access)
Careers on wheels
On Thursday morning, May 4, approximately 70 elementary students from Nativity Catholic School and Zion Lutheran School participated in the "Careers on Wheels" event organized by Rhinelander Partners in Education. (subscriber access)
Real-world experience: Simulated house fire offers hands-on training
Nothing beats real-world, on-the-job experience when honing professional skills. Many Nicolet College students got as close to that as possible when they recently participated in two different simulation training scenarios that closely mimicked real-world situations.
Local fire departments in need of more volunteers
Volunteer shortages are nothing new to Wisconsin's volunteer fire departments, especially in rural areas like the Northwoods. (subscriber access)
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Assembly Republicans announce plans to pump 'new money' into local governments
Ahead of the final listening session of the Wisconsin Legislature's joint committee on finance last week at Lakeland Union High School, committee co-chairs Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) told The Lakeland Times they heard many people say at its three prior listening sessions more …
From prison inmate to Nicolet College graduate, Newman grateful for opportunities to turn his life around
Second chances don't always come around in life. For Josh Newman, when one did, he made sure to take full and complete advantage of it.
Council votes to give itself special appointment powers
The Rhinelander Common Council has given itself a new authority. Following a unanimous vote on April 24, the council now has the ability to appoint - via majority vote - a qualified individual to an open committee or commission position if said position remains unfilled for a period of six …
White appointed Newbold town supervisor
Brad White is the newest supervisor on the Newbold town board. Town chairman Dan Hess, during his first board meeting in that capacity on April 27, said there were two routes to go in appointing a supervisor to fill the seat he vacated when he decided to run for the …
The Wall That Heals processional set for May 16
The Wall That Heals honoring Vietnam Veterans will be on display at Nicolet College starting with a processional to campus May 16 with the exhibit open to the public May 16-21 in the Nicolet Field.
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