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The Ghost of Richard Nixon: Harris’s price control plan spurs debate
News analysis The last time a president tried price controls in the United States was 1971, when President Richard Nixon imposed a multi-phased wage-and-price control scheme to tamp down runaway inflation, which had then climbed to 5.8 percent.
County won’t challenge Cassian wellness center CUP
The Oneida County board’s planning and development committee will not pursue an appeal of a July 25 decision by the Oneida County board of adjustment (BOA) pertaining to a conditional use permit (CUP) application for the construction of a 36-bed adolescent wellness center in the town of Cassian.
Rallying the staff
School District of Rhinelander Superintendent Eric Burke talks to staff during a district-wide in-service day Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in preparation for the start of the 2024-25 school year.
City to apply for grant on behalf of Dinky Diner
On March 28, 2023 the Dinky Diner, a popular eatery housed in a 100-year-old building at 230 Thayer Street, was destroyed by fire. It was a gut-wrenching loss for the neighborhood long known as the Hollow.
Nicolet College seeking food-inspired artwork for upcoming exhibit
Nicolet College is calling on artists to showcase their talents in “The Art of Culinary.” In celebration of the Nicolet College Culinary Arts program, this will be the third in a series highlighting the link between Nicolet College’s occupational programs and the creative arts, the college announced in a press …
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Up in the air: Hot air balloon fundraising event planned for 100th anniversary of Camp American Legion
In 2025, Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk will turn 100 years old and there are plans for at least one major fundraising event to mark the milestone.
Highway department facing $9.5M three-year shortfall
If Oneida County sticks with its current approach to funding its highways, the county’s highway department will face a funding shortfall of about $9.5 million for its capital renewal and replacement needs over the next three years.
Breathe easy this season: Protect yourself from respiratory illnesses
Officials at the Oneida County Health Department want to remind residents that getting the flu shot is important, but protecting yourself from respiratory illnesses goes beyond just the flu. This season, there are other ways to take charge of your health and the well-being of your loved ones, according to …
Flagpole to be installed at Hodag Park
During its Aug. 26 meeting, the Rhinelander Common Council signed off on two projects related to future additions to Hodag Park. The group voted unanimously to approve the purchase and installation of a flagpole, to be located near the new amphitheater, at a cost of $4,500. The other resolution involving …
NAMI Family-to-Family 8-session program Sept. 30-Oct. 24
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, eight-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions, according to a press release announcing the program. Other topics covered include communication, problem …
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WVIC investigating ‘unauthorized activity’ at Burnt Rollways Dam in Three Lakes
The Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company (WVIC), which operates the Burnt Rollways Dam on the Three Lakes Chain of Lakes, is investigating “unauthorized activity” at the dam earlier this year “resulting in the discharge of additional water not reflected in WVIC’s operational data, plans, or orders.”
Vilas County board approves Overbey recall resolution
The Vilas County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution supporting a recall of circuit court judge Daniel Overbey. The 9-7 vote took place on Aug. 27.
Council lets mayoral veto stand for now
The Rhinelander Common Council took no action Monday on Mayor Kris Hanus’s Aug. 16 veto of a previously approved settlement agreement with Lincoln Plaza Inc. regarding the property tax assessment for the Walmart building at 2121 Lincoln Street.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s event Sept. 21 in Rhinelander
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Rhinelander area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Hodag Dome, 863 Hodag Dome Drive, Rhinelander.
Cassian board votes to appeal BOA decision on wellness center CUP
The Cassian town board held a rare Friday night meeting on Aug. 23 to decide whether to appeal the Oneida County Board of Adjustment’s July 25 decision granting a conditional use permit (CUP) to the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) for the construction of a 36-bed adolescent wellness center.
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