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Hodag Farmers Market draws an early crowd
It's great to watch vendors set up their stalls on Saturday morning. It amazes me how quick and efficient some of them are in tackling the task at hand.But. There's always a but. (subscriber access)
Upcoming fundraisers to benefit local homeless shelter
For local nonprofits such as the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing (NATH), operator of the Frederick Place homeless shelter in Rhinelander, donated dollars collected through fundraisers are a vital to meeting operational costs. While many of these fundraisers have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some will be held …
Hodag Farmers Market report: Big, beautiful blueberries
More vegetable varieties are making appearances at the Hodag Farmers' Market these days. Every week there is something new that has been picked fresh and brought down to market for customers to enjoy. (subscriber access)
Moving energy: Qigong benefits mind, body, spirit
As a small gathering of Qigong practitioners perform their choreographed flow on a sunny morning, the gentle wind becomes a welcome respite from the growing warmth, now escalating both inside and out. The sun's energy radiates to the earth while the rushing current of the distant river echoes among the …
The gift of giving: Annual Hodag M*A*S*H Blood Drive draws a crowd
Blood donors gathered at a safe distance last Thursday, July 16, for the Community Blood Center's (CBC) 11th annual Hodag M*A*S*H Blood Drive. Although the drive has been held at the National Guard Armory in years past, this year the drive was held at Nicolet College's Lakeside Center. (subscriber access)
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RACC to celebrate Chamber Director Day
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is celebrating its second annual "Rhinelander Chamber Month" this July.
Oneida County Fair goes virtual: Contests, games, demonstrations and more to be featured through Aug. 28
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oneida County Fair (OCF) has gone virtual this year. (subscriber access)
The show must go on
Kerry Exotic "the Hodag King" (Kerry Bloedorn in a costume inspired by Joe Exotic of "The Tiger King' on Netflix), records a song for the video of the opening ceremony of the virtual Oneida County Fair Thursday evening, July 9, 2020, as fair coordinator Tom Barnett looks on. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander Revisited: The tunnel tales, debunked
Growing up in Rhinelander, I've become accustomed to the storytelling culture of the Northwoods. I love listening to my relatives tell tall tales exaggerating larger-than-life feats, my gullible self believing every ounce of it. (subscriber access)
Blending old and new: Rhinelander Historical Society unveils new virtual tour, website
While the Rhinelander Historical Society Museum remains closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhinelander Historical Society board members have implemented virtual alternatives to keep visitors in the loop during these uncertain times and beyond. (subscriber access)
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Time capsule found at former Newbold School
In 2005, following two failed referendums to fund their maintenance and operational costs, the School District of Rhinelander closed Newbold, Pine Lake, West and Curran elementary schools. But when those doors closed, another opened for one Northwoods family. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander District Library kicks off virtual summer reading program
Beginning July 13 and running through Aug. 28, the Rhinelander District Library (RDL) will host its 2020 summer reading program online with the theme "Imagine Your Story: Fairy Tales, Mythology and Fantasy." (subscriber access)
Bombs bursting in air
A flotilla of personal watercraft dotted Boom Lake Saturday evening for a ringside seat to the annual Fourth of July fireworks at Hodag Park while avoiding the crowds at the park itself.
Pioneer Park Historical Complex open for summer season; new donation process announced
While a number of local attractions are unavailable this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pioneer Park Historical Complex (PPHC) is open to the public with precautionary measures in place.
Rhinelander Revisited:  Tapping into Wisconsin's brewing culture
Long before Wisconsin was dubbed "America's Dairyland," it was colloquially known as the Beer State. But to what do we owe this niche cultural identity? (subscriber access)
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