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Police collective bargaining approved, demolition ordinance discussed at city council
New business filled much of the regular biweekly meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council last Monday, Jan. 26. After hearing a presentation proposing the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Rhinelander Fire Department (detailed in the Northwoods River News Jan. 30 edition), the council turned to new …
Taste of Chocolate fundraising effort begins in downtown Rhinelander
Do you love chocolate? Now is the perfect time to get some delicious locally made chocolate and support local businesses! According to a press release, Jan. 26 was the launch of the 2026 Downtown Rhinelander Inc. (DRI) Taste of Chocolate fundraising event sponsored by Nicolet National Bank and Da Bar. …
OVTC to advertise for surveyor quotes again
Oneida County and the Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC) are seeking a survey of a 4‑acre parcel in the town of Pelican as part of efforts to establish a new home for Northwoods Transit Connections. The parcel is part of 37.5 acres of land the county has and has offered …
Congressional candidate visits with the Times
Paul Wassgren, a Republican candidate for Tom Tiffany’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, stopped by The Lakeland Times recently to introduce himself and elaborate on his political positions more. Wassgren, 49, was born in Ashland and spent his summers there while growing up. He went to high school …
Ribbon cutting at JWMS April 20
The James Williams Middle School is having a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 20 at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the completion of its construction project. The project was approved by voters in April 2024 when a capital project referendum was approved in order to “modernizing learning spaces,” according to a …
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Tri-County Council re-opens after short closure
According to Casey Wagner, the new executive director of the Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the council is once again open after a closure of over a month. The organization underwent a restaffing and restructuring period, but is now open and ready to help community members that …
School Choice rally draws hundreds to Capitol
This past week was National School Choice Week, with hundreds of parents, students, and educators rallying in Madison to celebrate the movement’s achievements and lay out goals for the coming year. The January 27 event was organized by School Choice Wisconsin.
SDR’s DECA students deliver at districts
DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America) districts was held in Wisconsin Rapids on Monday, Jan. 19. According to a School District of Rhinelander press release, 20 Rhinelander students competed against about 600 other students in the North-Central region of Wisconsin in numerous business-related fields.
City issues running water notice to utility customers
City of Rhinelander utility customers who have experienced problems with water and sewer lines freezing should start running water at their property if the property address is approved to do so, the city stated in a press release Friday.
Out in the cold
Matt Dwisniewski, left, and Josh Hayek compete in the cornhole tournament during the Winter Regatta on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Pitlik’s Resort in Sugar Camp.
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Installation of Baby Box proposed to city council
An innovation to help improve an anguishing situation was in the spotlight at the meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council Monday, Jan. 26. Oneida County foster parents Jenna Toms and Nicole Ziolkowski feel passionately that a Safe Haven Baby Box should be installed at the Rhinelander Fire Department. In a …
Vilas and Oneida counties urge caution on snowmobile trails
Vilas and Oneida County tourism entities are asking snowmobile riders to commit to sledding safely this winter. Their website, SnowmobileNorthwoods.com, funded by a joint effort marketing grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, as well as Vilas County Tourism & Publicity and the Oneida County Tourism Council, includes trail info, …
Trinity Lutheran’s Children’s Offering donates to Rhinelander Area Food Pantry
The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) received a $1,786 donation for its Hodag Monster Meals program through Trinity Lutheran Church’s Children’s Offering, according to a press release.
Trump endorses Tiffany in high-stakes governor’s race
That banging sound Wisconsin Republicans may be hearing this week could be nails being driven into several political coffins. President Donald Trump has formally endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin-07) in the race for Wisconsin governor, a move that instantly puts his opponent in the GOP primary, Washington County executive …
Rhinelander school art show at ArtStart Feb. 5-28
The School District of Rhinelander (SDR) will hold their annual K-12 SDR Art Show at ArtStart from Feb. 5-28, highlighting artwork created by students throughout the district. Student work consists of a variety of media including, drawing, painting, sculpture, prints, collage and ceramic artwork.
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