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Judge order election redo for Presque Isle town chair
Vilas County circuit court judge Martha Milanowski has ordered a new, or special election be held between incumbent town chairman John MacLean and former town clerk Lorine Walters.
Family appeals dismissal of jail death lawsuit
The family of a 20-year-old man who took his life while an inmate in the Oneida County jail has brought their case to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago.
Weekend Food For Kids program helps fight food insecurity
Did you know that free bags of nutritious, easy-to-prepare, kid-friendly food are available to students in the School District of Rhinelander?
Oneida County adopts resolution allowing prayers at board meetings
After a debate that revived old and lingering questions about prayer at government meetings, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors at its most recent meeting took what might or might not be called decisive action.
Health department warns respiratory illness season is on its way
As the weather cools and more activities move indoors, respiratory illness season is fast approaching. According to an Oneida County Health Department press release, respiratory illness season refers to a period of time where annually, there is typically an increase in respiratory illnesses.
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City to unveil new and improved website
If all goes according to plan, the new and improved City of Rhinelander website will go live on Sept. 6.
LdF road issue at apparent standstill
As an apparent result of the ongoing issue in Lac du Flambeau regarding the expiration of easements on tribal land tied to four town roads, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians on Aug. 22 approved via referendum a tribal road access permitting ordinance.
The impact of social media on children: Navigating the digital landscape
In the fast-paced digital landscape, social media's influence on children is a pressing concern. As youngsters increasingly embrace the online world, it’s important to understand the effects of social media on their overall wellbeing, according to an Aspirus press release.
Medical professionals notice uptick in bee-related injuries
Local medical professionals at Howard Young Medical Center, emergency department supervisor Jodi Rohaley and emergency department nurse Lori Goff, say they’ve definitely noticed an uptick in patients coming in with bee-related injuries this summer.
St. Germain board discusses financing options for new fire truck
The Town of St. Germain will soon receive a new, custom-built fire truck, and the town board must now finalize plans on how to pay for it. Supervisors spent much of their meeting on Thursday, August 24 discussing potential financing options.
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National Cemetery Open House
Bryon Gleisner, left, manager of the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, goes over some of the requirements needed for a veteran and his spouse to be buried at the cemetery with Army veteran Dave Jennings of Deerbrook and his wife, Cindy, during an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
Sheriff’s department, DA find Oneida zoning violated procedure
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the Oneida County district attorney both say the Oneida County zoning committee violated the county’s mandated parliamentary procedures when it adjourned a public hearing in the middle of the vote, but neither entity has taken any action against the officials after the findings.
Rhinelander Country Club celebrates 100 years, honors Bosi with bronze plaque
The Rhinelander Country Club recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and, as part of the festivities, recognized the late Ron Bosi, PGA Professional at the club for 36 years, with a bronze memorial plaque.
Most of the parking lot at LdF’s Presbyterian Church closed
A large portion of the parking lot at Lac du Flambeau’s Presbyterian church is off limits after follow-up testing for human remains by the tribal historic preservation department (THPD) of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians on Aug. 17.
Aspirus Award
On Wednesday, Aug 23, the Nicolet College Foundation presented the 2023 Friends and Partners Award to Aspirus MedEvac for its long-standing commitment to help train future health care workers.
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