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Firearms charges brought against Pelican Lake man
A Pelican Lake man is in the custody of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, facing charges related to firearms. Ian Sandison, 28, was arrested Feb. 19 in the town of Pelican. According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office supplemental report submitted with the complaint, Sandison allegedly pointed an AR-style rifle …
Cedric Vig Book Fund running out of time
The Rhinelander District Library Foundation (RDLF) is approaching the end-date of their annual book fundraiser. The non-profit aims to raise $20,000 by the end of February 2026. The fund, which provides 1/3 of the Rhinelander District Library’s new books every year, is celebrating its 40th year.
Hazelhurst man dies in Willow Flowage accident
A Hazelhurst man died Tuesday after he was run over by a pickup truck on the Willow Flowage in Little Rice. According to a press release from Tyler Young, patrol captain with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Randall Bernau, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rhinelander High School announces first semester honor roll
The School District of Rhinelander recently released the Rhinelander High School first semester honor roll. To make the honor rolls, students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5. The honorees are listed below by class.
Discovery Days at Nicolet College
Nicolet College will open registration for its summer 2026 learning programs for high school students on March 1. Nicolet College Discovery Days offers hands-on learning experiences for upcoming high school freshmen through seniors to explore career-focused college programs by attending various academies, bootcamps, or workshops.
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Northern zone anglers enjoy longer musky season this year
Anglers targeting the fish of a thousand casts, the elusive muskellunge, can now begin their season on May 31 in the Northern Zone. Prior to this year, anglers targeting those big, wary fish needed to wait until June to get out and do some figure eights. This year, as of …
Free guided snowshoe hike at Holmboe near Rhinelander
Join Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) for this free guided snowshoe walk on Thursday, March 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area located in the city of Rhinelander. According to NWLT land conservation associate Frank Schroyer in a press release: “This 38-acre property along …
Tabletop treasures
Dana Hendrickson creates a tabletop wreath during the Boho Tabletop Wreath workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Rhinelander District Library.
Hegeman to step down as Oneida County highway commissioner
Oneida County highway commissioner Alex Hegeman will step down from his position effective March 13. “I have made the decision to resign from my current position as Oneida County Highway Commissioner, effective 3/13/2026,” Hegeman wrote in a Feb. 13 email to members of the county’s public works committee. “This was …
Kemp Street Bridge closed through Feb. 27
The city of Rhinelander announced today that, in preparation for the Kemp Street bridge replacement project in 2028, ECS Midwest, LLC will perform soil borings in the area around and near the Kemp Street Bridge beginning Monday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 a.m.
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Newbold town board nixes Rookery Run tower proposal, hears finance update
A proposal to place a 100-foot service tower on Rookery Run found little support at the Feb. 12 Newbold town board meeting, held at the Newbold Community Center.
SDR Drama Department presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Feb. 26 through March 1
The School District of Rhinelander Drama Department invites the community to set sail on a magical adventure with its upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” running Feb. 26 through March 1.
Slippery, slushy conditions lead to rollover in Pelican
In the freezing drizzle Wednesday morning, an Argonne woman sustained injuries when her vehicle rolled over, landing upside-down in a ditch on U.S. Highway 8 in Pelican.
Ribbon cutting held for Wildflower Hair Co. in Rhinelander
The Rhinelander Area Chamber Ambassadors recently held a ribbon cutting celebration for Wildflower Hair Co., owned by Jennine Karaba.
Fourth OWI and officer obstruction charges for Baraboo man
A Baraboo man was arrested in Three Lakes last Monday night for a 4th OWI offense and obstructing an officer. Kendall J. Meyer, 56, was charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence-4th offense, a class H felony, and one count of resisting or obstructing …
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