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Fire Recovery benefit planned for Cole Quandt on Jan. 18
A community benefit to support Cole Quandt, who lost his home and all of his belongings in a fire on Thanksgiving morning, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Pine Lake Town Hall, 4197 River Road.
Wisconsin Democrats back transgender athlete in key court case
More than 130 Democratic members of Congress, including three from Wisconsin, have signed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject state categorical bans on transgender students competing in girls’ sports, as allegations of sexual harassment emerge involving one of the cases’ transgender students.
Learn to play Mahjong at the Y
Mahjong (or Mah Jongg) is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that involves a combination of skill, strategy, and a bit of luck. The objective of the game is to form a complete set of tiles, known as a “Mahjong,” which consists of specific combinations of tile groups.
Aspirus announces top baby names of 2025
Aspirus has announced the most popular baby names of 2025 across its health system, reflecting both enduring favorites and the wide range of unique names chosen by families throughout the region. In 2025, a total of 3,257 babies were born at Aspirus facilities. That total included 1,589 girls and 1,668 …
Enchanted Doll Club to open new year with program on Daisy Kingdom Doll
The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will hold its first meeting of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. in the meeting room of Kalmar Community Center located at 1101 North Railroad Street in Eagle River.
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Three Lakes-Brule River Trails Chicken Soup Cluck Off
The Three Lakes-Brule River Trails Chicken Soup Cluck Off is at Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn, 290 Wesley Road in Three Lakes, on Jan. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association 2025 Blue Heron Awards
The Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association presented its 2025 Blue Heron Stewardship Award to two families: Brian and Jean Ciske of Broken Bow Lake and Fred and Stephanie Gruber of Irving Lake.
DNR to host career fair in Woodruff Jan. 21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting six career fairs across the state in early 2026, one of which will be in Woodruff.
World Cup aspirations
Baker Schmidt dives to save a ball from going into the net during pop-up hours at the Hodag Dome Saturday, Jan. 3.
Retirement bittersweet for police chief
Rhinelander police chief Lloyd Gauthier announced his retirement last month after working for the department since 1990. He formally announced his retirement at the Rhinelander city council meeting in December, receiving a standing ovation.
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Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport experiences standout year
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (RHI), according to a press release, is celebrating a major milestone after passenger boardings climbed to an 18-year high in calendar year 2025, marking one of the most exciting years in the airport’s history.
Property taxes surge to highest levels in decades
Property taxes in Wisconsin this year are climbing by more than they have since 2007 — school taxes alone have posted their largest increase in more than three decades — causing taxpayers to fume, partisans to finger-point, and touching off a renewed debate about how the state funds public schools …
Beck Family YMCA offers ‘Actively Aging’ balance training program
The Beck Family YMCA in Rhinelander is offering a new small-group exercise program designed to support healthy aging and improved balance. “Actively Aging: Balance Training Combo Class” will be led by retired physical therapist John Sykes, who brings more than 40 years of experience helping individuals improve motor skills and …
Oneida County land and water conservation reveals new lake classification and protection tool
Over the last several years, the Oneida County land and water conservation department has worked with a team of stakeholders to create a lake classification system, a large undertaking for a county with over 1,100 lakes. Of those, 451 are names lakes, with the rest being small “pot hole” lakes …
Hodag Dome Winter Walking Challenge returns
The Hodag Dome Winter Walking Challenge began Jan. 2 and goes until Feb. 27. Stay active and feel great by choosing a 25, 50 or 100 mile goal. Walk at the Dome, outside or anywhere that you’d like. Track your progress in a book at the Hodag Dome desk.
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