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Quiz Bowl rematch
On Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, teams from Rhinelander, Three Lakes, Northland Pines, Laona and Bowler competed in the 12th annual Northwoods Regional Tournament of the Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl (FICB) at Nicolet College.
DECA students deliver at Districts
Nineteen Rhinelander students completed against approximately 500 students from across the north-central region at DECA Districts Jan. 5 in Wisconsin Rapids and have qualified for the state competition in February, school officials announced in a press release.
Chagnon charged with failing to update sex offender information
A convicted sex offender who returned to Rhinelander in the fall of 2022 after serving a sentence for violating prison rules during his incarceration on a possession of child pornography conviction has been charged with failing to update information as required under the Sex Offender Registry Program (SORP).
Little Rice home destroyed by fire
Firefighters from 10 different towns and the City of Tomahawk fought what was literally an uphill battle Monday as they worked to extinguish a house fire on County Highway Y in the town of Little Rice.
Rhinelander native, wife, two children killed in house explosion
A Rhinelander native, his wife and two of the couple’s three children were killed in a home explosion Dec. 30 in Northfield Township, Mich.
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Vilas County jail inmate dies
The death of an Ashland woman who passed away on New Year’s Day while an inmate at the Vilas County Jail is being investigated by the Oneida County sheriff’s office.
Essentia Health ends merger talks with Marshfield Clinic
Minnesota-based Essentia Health has ended its merger talks with Marshfield Clinic, saying Marshfield’s ongoing financial woes prompted the Minnesota health care giant to nix the planned union.
18-year-old charged with enticing, assaulting younger teen
An 18-year-old Rhinelander man has been charged with child enticement and second degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16, both felonies.
Valentines for veterans
Once again, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is asking for caring individuals to send Valentine’s Day cards to veterans living at the Wisconsin Veterans Homes in Chippewa Falls, King and Union Grove.
Race for circuit judge takes shape
Oneida County assistant district attorney Mary M. Sowinski and Oneida County corporation counsel Mike Fugle are seeking the privilege of serving as the county’s next circuit court judge.
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What goes Up....
Volunteers with the Lights of the Northwoods organization take down the tunnel that serves as the entrance to the annual holiday light display at Rhinelander’s Hodag Park Friday morning, Jan. 5, 2024.
Rhinelander chamber to host 100th annual awards gala and fundraiser
Preparations are underway for the 100th annual Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce awards gala and fundraiser to be held Thursday, January 25, at The Pines Event Center in Rhinelander.
Oneida County chief deputy retires
After 33 years in emergency services and law enforcement, Oneida County chief deputy Dan Hess has hung up his badge.
Little Rice Fire Department receives vital funding for Automated External Defibrillators
The Little Rice Fire Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the towns of Lynne and Little Rice, has announced the receipt of generous funding from Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc. Community Engagement, CoVantage Cares Foundation, and the Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation.
ArtStart, Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport work together to bring art to new spaces
ArtStart and the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport are partnering to bring art displays to enhance the airport waiting area, joining the trend among many airports to offer visual art to travelers.
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