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And they're off
A float plane takes off from Rhinelander's Boom Lake Friday afternoon Aug. 23, 2019, bound for parts unknown. (subscriber access)
One box at a time: Trio continues to support troops serving overseas
Combat troops often go for long periods of time without the simple comforts those of us back home often take for granted. (subscriber access)
Marker installed on gravestone of Lakeland area servicemember lost during World War II
On Dec. 25, 1943, Arbor Vitae native Dennis Joseph Paquette, serving in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy during World War II, celebrated his 26th birthday. It was also the last day of his life. (subscriber access)
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hears from tribal leaders on impact of climate change
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) met with tribal community leaders Aug. 7 to discuss the ways in which extreme storms and flooding caused by climate change have threatened Lac du Flambeau's ability to harvest wild rice in recent years. (subscriber access)
City, sheriff's department discussing dispatch issues
The Oneida County Sheriff's Department is remodeling its 9-1-1 dispatch center and is looking to the city of Rhinelander for a contribution to the project. In addition, the county is seeking to put existing agreements between the police and sheriff's departments in writing. (subscriber access)
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Family donates famous botanist's artifacts to PPHC
Artifacts that belonged to famed UW-Madison botanist, and Rhinelander native, James A. Larsen have been donated to Pioneer Park Historical Complex for display in Duke's Outboard Motor and Boating Museum within the Complex. (subscriber access)
Fair weather opening
The weather was nearly picture-perfect Thursday afternoon as the 123rd Oneida County Fair opened at Rhinelander's Pioneer Park. (subscriber access)
Lake Tom board chooses Rhinelander firm to build addition to community center
On July 25, the Lake Tomahawk Town Board of Supervisors, meeting in special session, accepted a bid of nearly $284,000 from a Rhinelander construction firm for an addition to the Raymond F. Sloan Community Center. (subscriber access)
Long Distance Fishing
Melcolm Ritter of Los Angeles spent part of Friday afternoon trying his luck from the fishing pier at Hodag Park. (subscriber access)
Family donates to Marshfield Hope Lodge in memory of wife, mother
The name of a Rhinelander woman has been added to a memorial at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Marshfield. (subscriber access)
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Elcho town chair frustrated with storm response
When a line of severe thunderstorms swept through northern Wisconsin July 19, spawning tornados and straight line winds that tore through swaths of forestland, one of the hardest hit communities was Elcho in Langlade County. (subscriber access)
National cemetery in Harshaw named
After gathering input for several months, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the national cemetery under construction in Harshaw has been named. (subscriber access)
Multiple injuries reported in Highway 8 crash
At least five people were injured Thursday morning in a three-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 8 in the town of Crescent.According to Oneida County patrol captain Tyler Young, the sheriff's office received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 10:40 a.m. Thursday reporting a three-vehicle crash on Highway 8 near North Rifle …
Tiffany criticizes state budget spending levels
When Gov. Tony Evers signed the state budget last week, legislative Republicans largely claimed victory, saying they had managed to eliminate what they saw as Evers's worst excesses. (subscriber access)
It's OK, you're on vacation: Oneida County Tourism Council revitalizes brand
The Oneida County Tourism Council (OCTC) unveiled the new Oneida County website and brand Thursday morning, revitalizing the brand to promote everything the Northwoods has to offer. (subscriber access)
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