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'In poor condition and getting worse': A look at road conditions in the Lakeland area
It's no secret that many Wisconsin roads are in rough shape and the Lakeland area is no exception. To make matters worse, the situation often becomes more pronounced in the winter months, as areas that were repaired months earlier quickly buckle under the pressure of winter weather. (subscriber access)
RTMC still seeking agreement with city on room tax
The Rhinelander Tourism & Marketing Committee (RTMC) is still hoping to reach an agreement with the City of Rhinelander to keep the city and town of Pelican in a room tax zone, and the city appears interested in accomplishing the same goal, however getting all of the necessary parties into …
Attorney makes case for absolving airport as source of PFAS contamination
An attorney representing the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport and the two municipalities that operate it - the City of Rhinelander and Oneida County - has officially requested the Department of Natural Resource "clarify or rescind" a letter it issued to the airport in early December identifying it as the most likely …
Lake Tom planning commission recommends ATV survey
The Lake Tomahawk town board may soon ask residents to answer "one simple question" - should all-terrain and utility vehicles be allowed on all roads within town boundaries? (subscriber access)
Firefighters respond to McNaughton Correctional Center call
Firefighters were able to contain a fire in the sawmill of the McNaughton Correctional Center on Monday. (subscriber access)
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Delta announces extra flights out of Rhinelander airport this summer
Strong passenger volume has prompted Delta Airlines to add extra flights between Rhinelander and Minneapolis this summer, Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport Director Matt Leitner announced this week. (subscriber access)
Cabinet secretaries gather for roundtable at Nicolet
Just over 12 hours after Gov. Tony Evers gave his second State of the State address in Madison several of his cabinet members met Thursday morning with regional economic, education, financial and social agency leaders at Nicolet College in Rhinelander to discuss ways to boost the economy of northern Wisconsin. …
WPS reminds customers to wipe out winter hazards by keeping meters, appliance vents clear
With multiple inches of snow and ice covering north central Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is reminding its customers to stay safe by clearing snow and ice off natural gas meters and appliance vents. (subscriber access)
Nicolet College Learning in Retirement launches 2020 winter/spring session
The Learning in Retirement program at Nicolet College will offer nearly 50 different courses this winter through spring that cover a broad range of topics that include natural resources, the arts, travel, film, history, current events, local tours, and many others. (subscriber access)
'The fight's going to be with the county'
The Cassian Town Board on Monday approved a petition from Medford-based James Peterson and Sons which is seeking a rezone to accommodate an expansion of its gravel pit operation. (subscriber access)
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dog licensing helps humane society
Brady, adopted from the Oneida County Humane Society in 2015, gets his annual license, and he wants to remind Oneida County dog owners that when a dog is licensed, owners are not only following the law but are helping support the services of OCHS, allowing them to help more animals …
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association endorses Tiffany
The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) announced Thursday, Jan. 9, its endorsement of State Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) for Congress. (subscriber access)
Jacobson reflects on long career with county
Thursday marked the end of Dianne Jacobson's nearly 23-year career working with older adults, the last eight of which were spent as the director of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Oneida County. (subscriber access)
A look back at the top local news stories of 2019
2019 was a turbulent and transformative year for the Rhinelander area. (subscriber access)
Printpack employees give to Northwoods United Way
The Northwoods United Way, Inc. recently accepted a donation from Printpack and its employees from the Rhinelander facility. (subscriber access)
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