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Committee established to rehab or replace Chief St. Germain statue
During a town board meeting on July 10, supervisors in St. Germain appointed a new committee to oversee restoration or replacement of a local landmark, the statue of Chief St. Germain.
As hearing looms, Bangstad mobilizes out-of-town support
As the hearing day approaches for the Oneida County zoning committee to consider suspending, amending, or revoking the administrative review permit for Kirk Bangstad’s Minocqua Brewing Company — revocation would shut his business down — Bangstad has mobilized scores of people to send emails and letters supporting his business.
Bangor woman charged in Oneida County overdose death case
A 42-year-old La Crosse County woman has been charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide-drug delivery in connection with the death of a 45-year-old Rhinelander man in late January.
Oneida admin panel backs zoning on DNR battle
The Oneida County administration committee stood unanimously this week with the county’s zoning committee in its looming potential fight with the state Department of Natural Resources, approving spending up to $10,000 of the county’s contingency fund for outside counsel to assist with the effort.
Lake Tomahawk board chooses not to act on ATV/UTV request for Hwy. 47
On July 12, the Lake Tomahawk town board decided not to act on a request made by Lake Tomahawk ATV/UTV club president Tom Kettler to open State Highway 47 to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) use through downtown.
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Single engine aircraft crash lands at Eagle River airport
A single engine airplane crash landed Tuesday afternoon, July 18, at the Eagle River airport.
Lac du Flambeau monthly payments to LdF tribe for roads called into question
The three-member Lac du Flambeau town board was challenged last week to remove itself from ongoing negotiations with the tribal council of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Showdown at the CFPB as constitutional challenge hits high court
A years-long and simmering dispute over the Obama-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finally boiled over as the constitutionality of the agency’s funding has landed in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kemp St. bridge slated for replacement in 2026
One of the City of Rhinelander’s most used pieces of infrastructure is scheduled for an upgrade. On July 10, the Rhinelander Common Council voted unanimously to authorize Mayor Kris Hanus to sign a state/municipal agreement to effectuate the replacement of the Kemp Street bridge.
Forward Rhinelander group discusses affordable child care as a workforce issue
The short supply of affordable child care in the Rhinelander area, and its impact on the local workforce, was the focus of discussion when the community advocacy group Forward Rhinelander met at ArtStart on July 11.
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The GRID expected to transfer to Grow North by end of 2023
What started out four years ago as a major effort to advance economic development in the Northwoods will take a major leap forward later this year when The GRID leaves its nest at Nicolet College and spreads its wings as a standalone entity under the Grow North Regional Economic Development …
Council requests update on billboard, will revisit event fees
The future of the city-owned billboard on State Highway 17 South was not on the agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council but multiple alderpersons referenced it anyway, ultimately leading to a request for a formal update.
Minocqua man gets three years probation for bankruptcy fraud
A 57-year-old Minocqua man who pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud earlier this year was sentenced on July 6 by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to three years probation and a $1,000 fine.
School District of Rhinelander reaches agreement resolving student harassment investigation
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Thursday that the School District of Rhinelander has entered into a voluntary agreement resolving an investigation involving compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 when responding to harassment based on gender identity.
Court of appeals upholds ruling on Presque Isle direct legislation issue
Wisconsin's third district court of appeals issued an opinion on June 20 upholding Vilas County circuit court judge Martha Milanowski's Feb. 8 ruling that Presque Isle's town board didn't have to adopt a draft hazardous wake ordinance or take the issue to voters to be decided by way of referendum.
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