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Three Lakes native serving with Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Chief Petty Officer Hunter Raatz, a native of Three Lakes, is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group operating out of Williamsburg, Virginia.
Walters solicited Wisconsin voter registration from permanent Illinois residents
A retired Illinois police officer who is only a part-time resident of Presque Isle has signed a notarized affidavit saying Lorine Walters, a candidate for Presque Isle town chairperson in a November 14 special election, solicited his and his wife’s votes in late September, telling them they could give up …
YMCA of the Northwoods to celebrate ‘Lights On Afterschool’
The YMCA afterschool program will sponsor its annual Lights On Afterschool rally on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Survey shows support for tech ed improvements at RHS, JWMS
No decisions have been made but if the results of a community survey are any indication the School District of Rhinelander has sufficient voter support to pass a capital project referendum focused on improving technical education facilities at James Williams Middle School and Rhinelander High School.
Dance Lesson
Mexican folk artist Alejandra Jimenez teaches fifth-grade students a traditional dance Tuesday morning, Oct. 17, 2023, in the Central Elementary School gymnasium.
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Wave Rave Royalty
The Rhinelander High School Class of 2024 celebrated Homecoming Saturday evening, Oct. 14, 2023, at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Judge denies Bangstad’s motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
Lakeland Times and River News publisher Gregg Walker’s defamation lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad is headed to trial next week after a judge in September denied Bangstad’s motion for summary judgment dismissal and also rejected Bangstad’s counterclaims that he too had been defamed.
Judge denies Bangstad’s motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
Lakeland Times and River News publisher Gregg Walker’s defamation lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad is headed to trial next week after a judge in September denied Bangstad’s motion for summary judgment dismissal and also rejected Bangstad’s counterclaims that he too had been defamed.
RFD firefighter/paramedic honored with ‘First Responder of the Year’ Award
This week, State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) presented Rhinelander Firefighter/Paramedic Tanner Perry with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award for the 34th Assembly District.
Nicolet College recognized as a leader in higher education
Nicolet College President Kate Ferrel recently accepted the Open Book Award in appreciation of the transformational work Nicolet College is doing in the area of competency-based education (CBE).
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Animals to be rehomed following exotic pet surrender event in Rhinelander
Twenty-three animals were turned in at an exotic pet surrender event in Rhinelander on Sunday, October 15.
Oneida County Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee approves user and permit fee increases
The Oct. 10 meeting of the Oneida County Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee was dominated by discussion of user and permit fee increases for 2024.
Tiffany introduces bill to prohibit U.S. entry of Palestinian refugees
Following the attack on Israel by Hamas and with Israel declaring war on the terrorist group, Northwoods U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin-7) has introduced legislation to ban the Biden administration from allowing refugees fleeing the Gaza Strip into the country.
County board to take up campground, RV park moratorium
After a September 20 public hearing held by the county’s zoning committee, the Oneida County board of supervisors is set to take up today a proposed moratorium on conditional use permits for campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks.
Homecoming royalty
The Rhinelander High School Class of 2024 crowned its homecoming royalty during the annual pre-game pep rally Friday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2023, in the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. Kaeden Piller and Mya Krouze, center, were named king and queen.
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