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Bangstad’s insurance companies move to drop him as client
The two insurance companies representing Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad during his recent defamation trial have filed a complaint to intervene in the case, saying he violated the terms of his policy and thus they have no obligation to defend him or pay the costs of the verdict or …
Trial in overdose death case set for April
A four-day jury trial has been scheduled for early April in the case of a 25-year-old Rhinelander woman charged in connection with the overdose death of a 29-year-old Town of Pelican man back in 2022.
Rhinelander Tree of Love event to be held Dec. 7
For a 35th year the Compassus hospice locations in Rhinelander and Arbor Vitae will light Trees of Love to acknowledge the pain of loss many feel during the holidays.
WILL wins nationwide injunction against pistol brace rule
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has won a major Second Amendment legal victory, securing a nationwide injunction against a proposed Biden administration rule that would require millions of Americans, including many disabled veterans, to register and pay taxes on up to 40 million pistols with stabilizing braces.
Oneida County Health Department raising awareness about RSV
With respiratory illness season underway, it is important to understand illnesses that will be circulating in the community. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of them.
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Lac du Flambeau town board OKs December payment to Lac du Flambeau tribe
The Lac du Flambeau town board, after meeting in closed session at the end of its Nov. 15 meeting, approved another payment to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians related to the ongoing road easement issue the town has with the tribe.
Oneida County board makes good on passing tax-increase budget
Without an amendment, at least not a successful one, and without a discouraging word, at least not many of them, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday a 2024 budget that will raise taxes by 5 percent.
Be our Guest
The cast of the School District of Rhinelander’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” rehearses the iconic song “Be Our Guest” on stage at the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Legislators hold series of listening sessions in Northwoods
The boating season is over for the year but the health and future of local lakes is on the minds of many as three listening sessions hosted by state Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) this week drew standing-room only crowds who were focused primarily on the …
Nearly 500 boxes of food packed for local pantries
The Northwoods Association of Realtors (NAR) Food Packing Event took place on Nov. 9 at the Lakeland Pantry.
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Gun deer season expected to start on a warm note
Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season opens this Saturday and warm temperatures have some hunters concerned about how well the hunt will go. As of November 7, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website stated a total of 534 deer had been registered in Oneida County and 392 in Vilas County.
Cassian town board doubles down on opposition to proposed rehab center
The proposed adolescent recovery and wellness center (ARWC) the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. (GLITC) is hoping to build on land it purchased on North Pine Square Road continues to dominate meetings of the Cassian town board, which remains resolute in its opposition to the project.
Children invited to Camp Calvary
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to Camp Calvary, which will be held at Calvary Baptist Church (320 Lincoln Street) in Rhinelander.
Answering the call: Veterans Day speeches focus on service, sacrifice
During the annual Veterans Day program at James Williams Middle School last Friday morning it was noted that just three days are set aside each year for formal recognition of those serving or who have served in the military.
Local organization that provides support to community needs volunteers and donations
In 2022, the Minocqua town board created an ad hoc committee, that has since become a standing committee, to help identify potential solutions concerning area housing and workforce issues.
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