COUNTY / STATE
Sheriff candidates face off at forum
With the Republican Party primary for Oneida County sheriff approximately three weeks away, incumbent Grady Hartman and the three men seeking to unseat him participated in a candidate forum Monday hosted by WXPR public radio. (subscriber access)
Pelican accident
At approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, the Oneida County Dispatch Center received a report of a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 8 at River Bend Road. (subscriber access)
Oneida County honors Werner Zimmer
The first forest administrator for Oneida County, Werner Zimmer, was honored Tuesday with the dedication of Zimmer Road in the town of Enterprise. (subscriber access)
Highway 17 rollover
Shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Oneida County Dispatch Center received a report of a single vehicle rollover accident on State Highway 17 North. (subscriber access)
DOR secretary talks decreased tax burden, upcoming tax holiday
As he campaigns for a third term, Governor Scott Walker has repeatedly turned to the economy as a selling point. (subscriber access)
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Grow North welcomes new executive director
Grow North has welcomed a new leader. According to the organization's July newsletter, Brittany Beyer will serve as its new executive director. (subscriber access)
RASTA receives grants for work at Oneida County Washburn Lake Silent Sports Trails Area
The Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association (RASTA) has received two Recreational Trails Act (RTA) Grants from the Wisconsin DNR to reroute and construct approximately 5,900 feet of single-track mountain bike, hiking and snowshoe trails at the Washburn Lake Silent Sports Trails Area. (subscriber access)
Patriotic salute
The Air National Guard Band of the Midwest performed a special concert at the Trig's bandshell in Rhinelander June 26. (subscriber access)
Swearingen announces re-election bid
Incumbent 34th Assembly District State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) has announced he will seek a fourth two-year term in the November election. (subscriber access)
Replace-a-Lace entrepreneur advances to the finals of the Governor's Business Plan Contest
A Northwoods entrepreneur is among a special group of honorees.Nancy Brekke-Jones is one of 12 finalists in the Governor's Business Plan Contest, Gov. Scott Walker's office announced in a June 6 press release. (subscriber access)
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'Golden Shovel' groundbreaking at Camp American Legion
A ground-breaking ceremony was held Wednesday, June 20 for a new cabin at Camp American Legion near Lake Tomahawk. (subscriber access)
Work begins on Cassian national cemetery
Deep in the heart of the Cassian forest, workers have begun clearing timber to make room for a final resting place for our military heroes. (subscriber access)
Democratic gubernatorial candidates attend forum
Five Democratic candidates for governor of Wisconsin - Tony Evers, Matt Flynn, Mike McCabe, Kathleen Vinehout and Dana Wachs - participated in a forum Saturday, June 16 at The Waters in Minocqua. (Subscriber access)
Meier announces candidacy for 34th Assembly District
Chris Meier of Eagle River has announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 34th Assembly District, which includes portions of Vilas, Oneida, Florence, and Forest counties. The contest will be decided by voters in the No. 6, 2018 general election. (Subscriber access)
Destroyed with dignity
About 20 people gathered at the city's reservoir site off County Road G Thursday evening for a flag retirement ceremony conducted by Rhinelander VFW Post 3143. (subscriber access)
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