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Meier says his campaign is about getting things done
Chris Meier, a substance abuse counselor and former school teacher, says he has spent most of his life dedicated to public service, and his candidacy for the 34th Assembly district is just his latest effort to stand up for the communities he believes in. (subscriber access)
Swearingen runs on his record, experience
After six years in the Legislature, state Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander), who is running for a fourth term in the Assembly, says he is a man of his record. (subscriber access)
OCHS receives $27K grant from ASPCA
The Oneida County Humane Society recently received a $27,000 grant from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) to upgrade the cat housing at the animal shelter. (subscriber access)
34th Assembly candidates square off in radio forum
The candidates running to represent the state's 34th Assembly District, which includes the Rhinelander area, met Wednesday evening to tape a candidate forum for broadcast Sunday morning on WXPR public radio. (subscriber access)
Up close campaigning
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin made a campaign stop Tuesday at the Rhinelander Cafe & Pub, where she spoke to about 30 supporters. (Subscriber access)
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Dumped truck
At about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Oneida County dispatch received a 9-1-1 call regarding a dump truck that overturned at a house construction site on Sunset Drive in the town of Pelican.
A soldier comes home to Hazelhurst
The temperature at the time of the funeral service the morning of Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Hazelhurst's Lakeside Garden of Sleep Cemetery was in the mid 30s. (subscriber access)
Town of Little Rice purchases versatile rescue boat
The Town of Little Rice took its time when searching for the right fire and rescue boat for responding to emergencies on and around bodies of water such as the Willow Flowage. (subscriber access)
Lake Tomahawk town board views building plans
Lake Tomahawk officials are continuing to explore the possibility of expanding the Ralph F. Sloan Community Center. (subscriber access)
Newbold board hears other side to no-wake dispute
The Newbold Town Board is caught between two factions of Pickerel Lake residents over a proposed no-wake zone. (subscriber access)
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UW-Extension, OCEDC host second mining discussion
On Nov. 6, Oneida County voters will find the following non-binding referendum question on their general election ballot: "After performing their due diligence, should Oneida County allow leasing of County owned lands in the Town of Lynne for the purpose of metallic mineral exploration, prospecting, bulk sampling and mining?" (subscriber …
Walker Visits Eagle River
Gov. Scott Walker, in the middle of a campaign for a third term in office, visited with supporters in Eagle River Sunday as part of a statewide "Wisconsin's Working Bus Tour." (subscriber access)
Sen. Tiffany receives "Friend of Grocers" Award
On Oct. 8, Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) received the "Friend of Grocers" Award from the Wisconsin Grocers Association at Trig's of Minocqua. Pictured, from left, are Brandon Scholz, WGA; Senator Tiffany and Trig Solberg. (subscriber access)
Rural EMS/EMR listening session held at Howard Young
Emergency medical providers from across northern Wisconsin gathered at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff Tuesday for a listening session facilitated by John Eich, director of the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, on the challenges of providing quality emergency care in a rural environment. (subscriber access)
Newbold celebrates grand opening of Rookery Run Disc Golf Course
The land where the Rookery Run Disc Golf Course, part of the Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area (NORA), now sits was once the town dump. (subscriber access)
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