HOMEPAGE
Canceled fiber-optic project leaves St. Germain with surplus of ARPA cash
During a town board meeting in late 2023, St. Germain supervisors learned the town has a surplus of $138,000 to spend as the result of redundant grants proffered by the state and federal governments.
Candidates line up for spring election
Election season is upon us with contested races this spring for the Rhinelander Common Council, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors and the School District of Rhinelander Board of Education.
Fundraiser to replace canceled ice fishing tournament
The 16th Annual AmVets-NCO Club of Rhinelander & Tomahawk ice fishing tournament, scheduled for Jan. 6, has been canceled due to ice conditions on Lake Nokomis.
Counties demand pause in funding for Pelican River Forest easement
Local officials are seeking a seat at the table over the ongoing proposal for the DNR to purchase an easement in the Pelican River Forest, and, until the officials get input, they want the federal government to halt a federal payout designed to help pay for the purchase.
Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge Banquet a success
More than 400 people packed the Lakeland Union High School commons on Monday evening for the 20th annual Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge Banquet.
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Take a hike in the Northwoods this winter
While snowmobilers and skiers are lamenting the lack of snow, hiking opportunities still abound in the Northwoods.
$10K cash bond set in Lake Tomahawk meth case
A Lake Tomahawk man is being held in the Oneida County jail on $10,000 cash bail after a search warrant related to a methamphetamine investigation was executed at his residence on Dec. 27, 2023.
One injured in motorcycle vs. car crash
One person was injured over the holiday weekend when the motorcycle they were operating collided with a vehicle on State Highway 47 last Friday afternoon, the Oneida County sheriff’s department reports.
County committee, Three Lakes residents discuss Hwy. A
The Oneida County highway department is considering potential steps, including increased signage and a possible speed limit reduction, in response to concerns regarding maintenance of County Highway A in Three Lakes.
Let him mow, let him mow, let him mow
Having found himself with extra time on his hands after delivering presents across the globe, Santa Claus was kind enough to mow the lawn at Timberland Chiropractic in Rhinelander Thursday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2023.
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Sowinski eyes Branch II seat
Assistant Oneida County district attorney Mary M. Sowinski is throwing her hat in the ring for circuit court judge.
Rhinelander Community Foundation receives national accreditation
The Rhinelander Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.
Oneida County holds public hearing on Cassian rehab center CUP application
The Oneida County board’s planning and development committee will meet in special session Jan. 17 to decide whether to approve or deny a conditional use permit (CUP) application for a 36-bed adolescent recovery and wellness center (ARWC).
Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidates current legislative maps
On a predictable 4-3 vote on the Friday before Christmas, the Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out the state’s current legislative maps, ruling them to constitute unconstitutional gerrymandering.
Free income tax assistance available
Trained and certified volunteers, sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service and working through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program, will once again provide free TY2023 Federal and State Income Tax and Wisconsin Homestead Credit preparation including electronic filing.
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