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Pivotal primary
Oneida County residents went to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in the fall partisan primary, winnowing down the list of candidates for the Nov. 6 general election. (subscriber access)
Hartman wins GOP primary for sheriff
Oneida County sheriff Grady Hartman won the Republican nomination for sheriff Tuesday, handily defeating two opponents and effectively winning re-election. (subscriber access)
Vinehout seeks to disrupt the narrative
If you listen to incumbent Gov. Scott Walker, the state is much improved over when he took office, with record low unemployment, record tax cuts, and a solid welfare reform package in place, among other things. (subscriber access)
Vukmir gains steam in final weeks of primary
State Sen. Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) has gained a slight edge in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in the latest Marquette Law School poll, as she stresses what she calls her proven record of conservative reform and her life as a nurse and military mom. (subscriber access)
Nicholson banks on service record, outside supporters
Kevin Nicholson points out he is many things in life - a husband, father of three, and businessman - but it's his role as a highly decorated combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps he is counting on to propel him to victory in the August Republican primary for the …
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Mathein says Hartman can't fix the department he has broken
Oneida County medical examiner Larry Mathein says it's time for a change in the county's sheriff's office and he has a blunt assessment of how that change should begin: by electing a new sheriff this year. (subscriber access)
Hartman says experience is key in sheriff's race
Sheriff Grady Hartman is seeking a second full term after six years on the job as sheriff of Oneida County, and he says his experience in managing the department is a key factor in the race. (subscriber access)
Voters must exercise care in casting ballots Tuesday
Voters heading to the polls Tuesday must remember to choose a party to ensure their vote will be counted, elections officials say. While in a general election Wisconsin voters can split their votes among candidates in multiple political parties, this cannot be done in a partisan primary. (subscriber access)
Airport director relieved TSA not pulling security
When CNN reported Aug. 1 that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was considering a proposal to eliminate passenger screenings at 150 small airports handling airline flights of 60 seats or fewer, new Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport manager Matthew Leitner was understandably concerned. (subscriber access)
Area poised for joint community development effort
The large banking and housing institutions most closely associated with the Great Recession of 2008 are located thousands of miles away from the Northwoods, but the implosion of the housing market a decade ago and its subsequent impact on the banking industry was felt far and wide including in northern …
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Oneida County Fair off to 'fantastic' start
Organizing a county fair involves the coordination of a myriad of details, however one factor no one can control is the weather. (subscriber access)
Unity is a key theme for Josh Pade
Democratic candidate for governor Josh Pade, a lawyer who grew up Kenosha, is an underdog in the race, with even less name recognition than other candidates, but he believes his call to end political divisions in the state can bring him to the finish line in first place. (subscriber access)
Oneida County Fair expands to include new attractions
Regardless of one's actual chronological age, there's no better way to feel like a kid again than to attend a fair. Sweet treats, exciting rides, cuddly animals and non-stop entertainment all make for an irresistible trip back in time to one's youth. (subscriber access)
Housing and Economic Development 101
When it comes to housing and economic development, there are a lot of state and federal agencies that play a part in helping finance projects that can spur growth in a region. (subscriber access)
Car vs. tree accident
At about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oneida County Dispatch received a report of a vehicle versus tree accident on County Highway W near Isle View Road. (subscriber access)
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