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Schimel promises transparency if elected to high court
When he was state attorney general, Waukesha County circuit judge Brad Schimel touted his record on open government — among other things he created the Office of Open Government within the Department of Justice (DOJ) — and, now that he is a candidate for the state Supreme Court, he says …
Three charged in Forest County overdose death
Three residents of the City of Crandon have been charged with first-degree reckless homicide/drug delivery (as party to the crime) in connection with the overdose death of a 27-year-old man in the Town of Nashville in April 2023.
Lake Tomahawk moves closer to stricter pesticide regulation
The Lake Tomahawk town board is moving ahead with its plans to establish an ordinance that will regulate chemicals used in mosquito control.
‘Plaza’ mystery solved but no decision yet on Rouman memorial
The Rhinelander Common Council has decided to finalize a naming policy for the city before determining which city-owned space should be renamed to honor the Rouman family following the sudden death of George Rouman earlier this summer.
Last concert
The SYNTHetics, an ‘80s pop synth band, played the last concert of the summer season at the amphitheater at Rhinelander’s Hodag Park Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
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Mercer library’s annual Fall Celebration Open House returns on Sept. 14
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library are thrilled to invite the community to their annual Fall Celebration Open House, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. This free event offers a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors alike to come together, celebrate and support the …
Messer project concept plan to be unveiled Sept. 23
The Sept. 23 meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council is slated to feature a discussion on the “concept plan” for the city’s proposed $10 million road and utility improvement project in the Hodag Park/Boom Lake neighborhood.
Case contesting Minocqua’s regulation of riparian rights moves slowly
A long-running dispute between riparian property owners and the town of Minocqua has now become a long-running lawsuit between the parties, with no trial date yet set more than a year-and-a-half after the complaint was filed in February 2023.
ADRC of Oneida County offers healthy living with diabetes
Today there are 406.4 thousand people in Wisconsin living with diabetes according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A diabetes diagnosis brings big changes, and it is important to find solutions that work for you.
Project North is back and bolder than ever
Project North, a collaborative music, art, and sustainability festival, will return to downtown Rhinelander on Sept. 20-21. Project North offers a diverse music lineup, interactive art experiences, sustainable and eco-friendly practices, family-friendly events, food trucks and more, organizers said in a press release.
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Northwoods Recovery
Unless you are among the fortunate, chances are good that someday someone in your circle of close friends and family will surprise you with an overt display of Substance Use Disorder symptoms. This will then compel you to confront the unpleasant reality of alcoholism and/or drug addiction, something that none …
Kennedy sues to get off Wisconsin ballot
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who has suspended his presidential campaign and is asking his supporters in all 50 states to vote for Donald Trump for president, has sued to remove his name from the November ballot in Wisconsin.
Nicolet College Foundation now accepting scholarship applications for spring and summer
The Nicolet College Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the spring and summer 2025 terms. Scholarships are available to both part-time and full-time students enrolled at Nicolet College, offering awards ranging from $250 to $2,250, the school announced in a press release.
In long run for high court, Schimel wants to restore objectivity
Since last spring, in a long-haul effort designed to build grassroots support, former Wisconsin attorney general and current Waukesha County circuit judge Brad Schimel has been running for the state Supreme Court, for a seat now held by retiring justice Ann Walsh Bradley.
Never forget
On Sunday, Sept. 8 two members of the Pine Lake Fire Department — Engineer Lucas Price and Firefighter Ryan Wilson — participated in the annual 9/11 Stair Climb held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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