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Heeren honored
Lake Tomahawk Lion Jan Heeren is the recipient of the 2023 Melvin Jones Award, the highest honor given to a club member.
New study sheds light on extent of PFAS contamination in Wisconsin
The results of a comprehensive study of 450 samples of ambient shallow groundwater taken from private wells across the State of Wisconsin are in and the Town of Stella in Oneida County has the unfortunate distinction of having the highest levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) detected.
Student Spotlight: Brock Arrowood
Since its earliest days, logging and lumber have been central to the evolution of the Rhinelander area and forestry remains an integral industry in this part of Wisconsin.
Zoning department completes preliminary review of CUP application for Cassian facility
The Nov. 13 meeting of the Cassian town board will include an update on the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.’s plans to build an adolescent recovery and wellness center (ARWC) on 154 acres it purchased on North Pine Square Road, according to town chair Patty Francoeur.
Proposed budget would boost OC property taxes by 5 percent
Inflation has ripped through the economy, wreaking havoc on residents’ pocketbooks, and the ripple is causing consumers to pay more not only for private sector goods but for public sector services, through higher property taxes to pay for those services’ ever rising costs.
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Veterans Day observance to be held at Oneida County Courthouse
The community is invited to attend the Rhinelander Veterans Day ceremony which will be held right inside the main entrance of the Oneida County Courthouse at 11 a.m., Friday, November 10.
Northwoods School of Dance to present ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 9
On Saturday, Dec. 9, the Northwoods School of Dance, along with the non-profit Dance Northwoods group, will perform their interpretation of “The Nutcracker” in the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School. The two shows are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Group wants to end tax on overtime pay
Sometimes, when you’re unable to make off with the whole enchilada, you do the best you can and take half the enchilada — or whatever portion you can get.
Oneida County Traffic Safety Commission offers free reflective vests
The Oneida County Traffic Safety Commission wants to keep area residents safe on the roads, walkways and trails this time of year as always.
St. Germain rejects bids for new fire department well
After a spate of setbacks, complications, and delays caused St. Germain to go without its high-capacity well at the town’s fire department for more than a year, the board of supervisors voted unanimously at a meeting on Oct. 24 to reject two bids to replace the well.
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Rhinelander Area Food Pantry to benefit from CoVantage Cares Giving Campaign
The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry has announced it has been selected as the charity to benefit from the Rhinelander location CoVantage Credit Union 2023 Giving Campaign.
SDR board, superintendent sued over treatment of nonbinary student
A mother and her nonbinary minor child, a former Rhinelander High School student, filed a lawsuit in federal court last week alleging the Rhinelander school board and school superintendent Eric Burke “repeatedly refused to recognize or respect (the child’s) gender identity” and (undertook) “a series of discriminatory and highly stigmatizing …
Getting into the holiday spirit
In this image posted on the Rhinelander Police Department Facebook page Oct. 31, Captain Josh Chiamulera, dressed as “Thor”, is rescued from the claws of the legendary Hodag by K9 officer Odin and his handler Sergeant Chad Brown.
SWOT analysis is next step for golf course advisory committee
It will be several months before golf balls are once again launched from the tees at the city-owned Northwood Golf Club but the newly created golf course advisory committee has begun holding meetings with the goal of improving golfers’ experience and bringing additional members and players to the course.
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