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ArtStart unveils spring exhibition: Work of installation artist and printmaker featured now through May 8
Two contrasting artists are currently featured in ArtStart's 2021 spring exhibition, which is open for in-person viewing by appointment now through May 8. Liz Miller's eye-catching installation art fills the gallery space from ceiling to floor while Mel Kolstad's teeny tiny stamp prints draw the eye to the intricacies of …
RHS alum to argue before U.S. Supreme Court
Former Rhinelander resident Joshua Thompson will head to the U.S. Supreme Court on March 22 to challenge a California law that permits union representatives to come onto the private property of agricultural businesses to recruit union members for 120 days of the year. (subscriber access)
Old School Arts & Learning Center stays connected with creative community in the midst of COVID-19
Louise Perreault established the Old School Arts & Learning Center at the former Curran School building in 2010. Originally from New Hampshire, Perreault moved to Wisconsin two decades ago to continue her passion of working with kids as a childcare provider. (subscriber access)
Facebook fundraiser brings gift to the TLCFA
Kerry Griebenow recently celebrated his own birthday by posting a matching fund on Facebook for the Three Lakes Center for the Arts. Griebenow promised to match donations up to $1,000 and when they topped out at $1,030, he presented a check to Collette Sorgel, TLCFA Board President, for $2030.
Nicolet College instructor Carlin named Wisconsin Firefighter Instructor of the Year
When the pandemic hit early last and Nicolet College moved all classes to the virtual world, Fire Training Instructor Mike Carlin had more than two dozen students just weeks away from finishing their in-person classes and becoming certified firefighters. While many academic disciplines made the transition rather seamlessly, the very …
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Harnack releases second edition of 'Links of the Chain'
Will James Harnack recently reworked his novel "Links of the Chain," a fictional story of a small Northwoods town. Harnack added to the book that was originally written in 1984 and has since been republished with more content. (subscriber access)
Oneida County 4-H introduces Community Roots, a youth art and garden series
Over the past decade, Oneida County 4-H has expanded considerably by offering a variety of programming to teach youth important life skills and empower them to reach their full potential. (subscriber access)
Ralph Larson shares his own oral history of growing up in Rhinelander
Ralph Larson, a 60-year member of the Rhinelander Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ray Rousseau Post 3143, has called Rhinelander home for nearly his entire life. He is well-known in the community both as a local VFW member and for sharing his wealth of knowledge about Rhinelander history. (subscriber access)
Celebrating young writers: Students receive awards for annual creative writing contest
Winners of the third annual GFWC Rhinelander Woman's Club Creative Writing Contest were announced during a virtual awards ceremony on Monday, Feb. 22.The annual contest is sponsored by the GFWC Rhinelander Woman's Club and is hosted by ArtStart. (subscriber access)
Friendship House hosts annual veterans fundraiser
The Friendship House Family Restaurant in Rhinelander hosted its annual fundraiser benefiting local veterans programs on Thursday, Feb. 18. Half of the day's proceeds benefited two organizations, AMVets and the Rhinelander Military Support Group, who each received $763.80 checks following the fundraiser. (subscriber access)
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Hiebings celebrate 64 years of marriage
The family of Thomas and Elizabeth Hiebing would like to congratulate them on their 64th wedding anniversary on Feb. 23.
'Pandemic Portraits' on display at Nicolet
The Nicolet Art Gallery is filling up with pandemic-inspired art in the college's current "Pandemic Portraits" exhibition. The exhibit runs now through April 24 and anyone interested in contributing artwork is welcome to do so. (subscriber access)
Student artwork on display at ArtStart through Feb. 27
The annual School District of Rhinelander K-12 art exhibition is featured at ArtStart now through Feb. 27. The galleries are open for in-person viewing by appointment only but another virtual tour by Nate Sheppard Media will also be available for the public to enjoy on ArtStart's media platforms. (subscriber access)
Peoples State Bank supports YMCA of the Northwoods campaign with $15,000 gift
What started as a series of conversations on the future impact of the YMCA of the Northwoods is coming closer to a reality, thanks to a $15,000 gift from Peoples State Bank to the YMCA's Building For The Future Capital Campaign.
Nicolet College promotes spring programs for School of the Arts, Garden Series
The Nicolet College Continuing Education program is offering a variety of virtual classes this spring, including a mix of gardening and art classes. (subscriber access)
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