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Newbold town chair shares update on community center
Newbold town chairman Dan Hess offered an update Aug. 31 on construction of the town’s new community center.
Light Up the Night for Recovery set for Sept. 14
The Oneida County Health Department has announced this year’s Light Up the Night for Recovery event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at Hodag Park.
OVTC approves van purchase
As part of an overall plan to replace vehicles on a regular basis and a move away from buses, the Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC), which oversees Northwoods Transit Connections (NTC), recently approved the purchase of three Ford Transit vans.
City looking for candidates for boards and commissions
The City of Rhinelander is looking for interested candidates to serve on various boards and commissions.
Judge order election redo for Presque Isle town chair
Vilas County circuit court judge Martha Milanowski has ordered a new, or special election be held between incumbent town chairman John MacLean and former town clerk Lorine Walters.
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Family appeals dismissal of jail death lawsuit
The family of a 20-year-old man who took his life while an inmate in the Oneida County jail has brought their case to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago.
Weekend Food For Kids program helps fight food insecurity
Did you know that free bags of nutritious, easy-to-prepare, kid-friendly food are available to students in the School District of Rhinelander?
Oneida County adopts resolution allowing prayers at board meetings
After a debate that revived old and lingering questions about prayer at government meetings, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors at its most recent meeting took what might or might not be called decisive action.
Health department warns respiratory illness season is on its way
As the weather cools and more activities move indoors, respiratory illness season is fast approaching. According to an Oneida County Health Department press release, respiratory illness season refers to a period of time where annually, there is typically an increase in respiratory illnesses.
City to unveil new and improved website
If all goes according to plan, the new and improved City of Rhinelander website will go live on Sept. 6.
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LdF road issue at apparent standstill
As an apparent result of the ongoing issue in Lac du Flambeau regarding the expiration of easements on tribal land tied to four town roads, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians on Aug. 22 approved via referendum a tribal road access permitting ordinance.
The impact of social media on children: Navigating the digital landscape
In the fast-paced digital landscape, social media's influence on children is a pressing concern. As youngsters increasingly embrace the online world, it’s important to understand the effects of social media on their overall wellbeing, according to an Aspirus press release.
Medical professionals notice uptick in bee-related injuries
Local medical professionals at Howard Young Medical Center, emergency department supervisor Jodi Rohaley and emergency department nurse Lori Goff, say they’ve definitely noticed an uptick in patients coming in with bee-related injuries this summer.
St. Germain board discusses financing options for new fire truck
The Town of St. Germain will soon receive a new, custom-built fire truck, and the town board must now finalize plans on how to pay for it. Supervisors spent much of their meeting on Thursday, August 24 discussing potential financing options.
National Cemetery Open House
Bryon Gleisner, left, manager of the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, goes over some of the requirements needed for a veteran and his spouse to be buried at the cemetery with Army veteran Dave Jennings of Deerbrook and his wife, Cindy, during an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
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