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JWMS honor roll announced
The School District of Rhinelander has announced the James Williams Middle School honor roll for the second semester of the ‘23-24 school year.
Minocqua town board plugs the plug on land purchase
The Minocqua town board, meeting in special session with members of the ad hoc and housing committee, voted July 22 to formally cease participation in a land purchase approved by town electors in April.
Habitat for Humanity in need of residential building sites
Habitat for Humanity Northwoods is looking for residential building sites in the Northwoods. “Habitat is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families with affordable home ownership,” executive director Dave Havel explained in a press release. “We rely on volunteer help, donated services, donated materials and donated or inexpensive land to …
Judge approves historic $1.5 billion payday loan settlement involving LdF tribe
A judge has given preliminary approval to a proposed settlement of a gigantic payday loan lawsuit that, if approved permanently, would forgive $1.4 billion in outstanding loans to nearly a million payday loan borrowers who took loans from the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (LDF) tribal …
Convicted sex offender pleads not guilty to encouraging probation violation
A convicted sex offender entered not guilty pleas in Oneida County Circuit Court Thursday to encouraging a probation violation and felony bail jumping.
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Nicolet College unveils new public art installations
Two new pieces of public art have been installed on the Nicolet College campus in Rhinelander.
AirPro Fan & Blower expands footprint in Rhinelander
Rhinelander-based AirPro Fan & Blower has added another expansion property to its operations, this one a 20,000 square foot manufacturing space for increased metal machinery production, the company announced in a recent press release.
The tradition continues
The 36th annual Library Worm Race was held on Tuesday afternoon, July 31, 2024 at “Wiggly Field” otherwise known as the Rhinelander District Library lawn.
Hodags Take Downtown: All-class reunion set for Aug. 10
Rhinelander High School graduates spanning multiple decades will gather on Brown and Davenport streets on Saturday, Aug. 10 for the annual all-class reunion.
Permitting trends in Oneida County differ from Wisconsin metro
Housing availability is an issue in Wisconsin. According to a recent report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, permits issued for multi-family units in the state’s largest cities — Madison and Milwaukee — increased while permits for single-family units have been limited.
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Blood donations needed
Sheryl Seefeldt gives blood during the annual MASH Blood Drive at the Hodag Dome in Rhinelander Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Library to host picnic, tea party
The Rhinelander District Library will host a Picnic in the Park at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Man killed in single-vehicle accident in St. Germain
A single-vehicle accident Thursday in the town of St. Germain claimed the life of the vehicle’s sole occupant, a 40-year-old Lac du Flambeau man.
Free ice cream and sweet corn at Calvary Aug. 10
Calvary Baptist Church (320 Lincoln St. in Rhinelander) will host its 16th annual Neighborhood Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10.
OVTC approves space needs assesment contract
On July 25, the Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC) formally approved a contract for a space needs assessment with Angus Young Architects/Engineers. The OVTC is responsible for the operations of the Northwoods Transit Connections (NTC), which is currently based in Rhinelander.
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