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Arbor Vitae town board talks Oneida County ambulance contract
The Arbor Vitae town board, at its June 21 meeting, discussed an ambulance service contract proposed by Oneida County which includes an increase in costs for the town from $110,000 in 2023 to $227,303 in 2024.
Lac du Flambeau town board answers road questions
Meeting in special session for less than nine minutes on June 15, the Lac du Flambeau town board took the time to address questions submitted by town residents regarding the ongoing easement expiration situation the town is experiencing with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Presque Isle board discusses Oneida County ambulance intercept contract
A contract between Oneida County and Presque Isle for the advanced life support ambulance intercept program wasn't approved by the Presque Isle town board at a June 15 meeting, though it has already been signed.
Oneida County veterans benefits down slightly in 2022
Overall benefits for veterans in Oneida County were down slightly in 2022 compared to previous years.
UPDATE: Persons found deceased in county forest confirmed to be missing Lincoln County teens
The deceased persons found Monday evening in the Oneida County Forest are Dakota Brown, 16, and Aiden Grefe, 17, Oneida County sheriff's captain Terri Hook confirmed Tuesday.Hook made the grim announcement during a brief press conference Tuesday afternoon at the Oneida County Law Enforcement Center.
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Heightened law enforcement presence at JWMS today
The School District of Rhinelander sent a robocall to James Williams Middle School parents Tuesday morning advising there would be an increased police presence on school grounds today.Below is a transcript of the message:On April 17, 2023, staff from the School District of Rhinelander and Oneida County Sheriff's Office received …
Three die in area snowmobile-related incidents
Three men in the area died over the weekend as the result of snowmobile-related incidents - one each in Oneida, Vilas and Lincoln counties.
USA ranking slides to lowest ever in economic freedom index
The Heritage Foundation has released its annual ranking of the most economically free nations in the world, and, like a past-prime football team, the U.S. barely made the top 25.
Evers, Tiffany, Swearingen win; Johnson is likely victor
Gov. Tony Evers scored a surprisingly easy re-election victory Tuesday over Republican Tim Michels, while Northwoods U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-07) and 34th Assembly District Republican Rep. Rob Swearingen both scored landslide victories in their races.
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UPDATE: Search for homicide suspect continues; both vehicles located (24-year-old Rhinelander man arrested)
The Oneida County sheriff's office is seeking help from the public in locating a suspect in the death of a local woman whose body was found in a ditch in the Town of Pelican Wednesday morning.According to Oneida County sheriff Grady Hartman, the deceased is Hannah R. Miller, 26, of …
Oneida County patrol sergeant dies in ATV crash
A patrol sergeant with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office was killed last weekend in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident in Iron County. (subscriber access)
Bond reduced in witness intimidation case
A Painesdale, Mich. woman accused of threatening a witness expected to testify in her upcoming drug trafficking trial had her bond modified May 24 after entering not guilty pleas to two charges. (subscriber access)
$10,000 cash bond set for Laona man accused of attempted child sexual assault
A 45-year-old Laona man is being held in the Oneida County jail on three felony charges including using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime. (subscriber access)
Pine Lake resident convinces DOT to add paved deceleration taper off 17 North
A Town of Pine Lake man who has spent more than two months trying to convince the state to add a turn lane off of State Highway 17 North just outside of Rhinelander learned Friday morning the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to make changes to the intersection. …
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