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January is National Radon Action Month
Did you know that one in 10 homes in Wisconsin have high radon levels? Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that can cause cancer. You cannot see, smell, or taste it.
Assembly Republicans offer medical marijuana bill
State Assembly Republicans have unveiled a medical marijuana proposal they brag will be the most restrictive in the country while providing relief to seriously and terminally ill patients, but, after the details were released, its prospects for passage were about as clear as a thick cloud of smoke.
District files motion to dismiss lawsuit over treatment of nonbinary student
The School District of Rhinelander is seeking immediate dismissal of a federal lawsuit filed by a mother and her nonbinary child alleging that Rhinelander school officials “repeatedly refused to recognize or respect (the child’s) gender identity” and (undertook) “a series of discriminatory and highly stigmatizing actions against them based on …
‘Lights’ Designer Honored with Jefferson Award
Scott Campbell of Rhinelander, a volunteer and light display creator with the Lights of the Northwoods group, was honored with a Jefferson Award Friday, Jan. 12. 2024 at the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry.
Rhinelander District Library to show ‘Elemental’ Jan. 22
The Rhinelander District Library has a number of programs and events for children coming up in January and February.
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Newbold to send proposed wake ordinance to DNR
The Newbold town board voted Thursday to forward a proposed ordinance focused on regulating “artificially enhanced wakes” to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Oneida County 4-H offers dinosaur program for young children
A free “Dinosaur Explorers” 4-H program for youth in grades K-2 will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Rhinelander District Library.
Northwoods Recovery
Recovery, being a process of life transformation, calls on us to face up to the ugly consequences our former substance abuse created for everyone touched by our insanity.
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.
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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.
City Council signals support for Timber Drive speed study
Three weeks after approving the purchase of new radar speed signs at the request of the Rhinelander Police Department, the Rhinelander Common Council voted unanimously Monday to move forward with another project related to traffic control — a proposed speed study of Timber Drive.
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).
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