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Expera Specialty Solutions receives 3M Canada Service Quality Supplier Award
Supporting its mission to provide innovative solutions and always be our customer's first choice, Expera Specialty Solutions was recognized for its quality service at the 3M Canada Supplier Awards ceremony May 4 in London, Ontario.Expera received the "3M Canada Service Quality Supplier Award" for 2017 in the area of "Supplier …
Brekke's Fireside Resort a finalist for second consecutive year in Wisconsin Lodging Directory cover contest
Northwoods residents can once again help bring some fame to an area resort by voting for their photo. For a second consecutive year, Brekke's Fireside Resort was named one of the 12 cover finalists for the Wisconsin Lodging Directory, according to a Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce press release.
Food pantry announces third annual pumpkin growing contest
The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is looking for individuals interested in trying their hand at growing a large pumpkin. The third annual pumpkin growing contest will be held, ending at the Harvest Hoedown event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, according to a RAFP press release. This annual fall celebration benefits the …
Engstrom benefit
Hundreds attended a cancer benefit for Rhinelander day care operator Amanda Engstrom April 29 at the Rosewood Barn. Engstrom is battling Stage II breast cancer. A GoFundMe page for Engstrom can be found at: https://www.gofundme.com/help-amanda-beat-cancer
Salad bowl fundraiser
Over 100 people dined on a dozen different salads, enjoyed live music, bid on garden-oriented raffle and silent auction items and selected annual and perennial plants for spring planting Saturday at the Garden Fresh Salad Bowl Luncheon.
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Memorial for 43
Community members came out in sloppy spring weather Thursday to observe the sixth annual Workers' Memorial Day and pay respect to the 43 Wisconsin workers who died on the job in 2016 and the beginning of 2017.
Nicolet College energy conservation efforts pay off with $20,645 check from WPS, Focus on Energy
Wisconsin Public Service and Focus on Energy recently presented Nicolet College with a check for $20,645 after the college installed energy efficient equipment during the recent remodeling of the Lakeside Center.
Ruckheim named community development director at YMCA of the Northwoods
Stephanie Ruckheim has been promoted to the position of community development director at the YMCA of the Northwoods.
Over 300 learn about wellness at YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Hundreds of children learned about healthy lifestyles, and had loads of fun, Saturday at the YMCA of the Northwoods annual Healthy Kids Day event. (subscriber access)
Spring concert
While the weather outside was decidedly wintry Thursday, Crescent Elementary School students performed their spring music programs. Pictured are kindergarteners and first graders. Students performed "Who Do We Appreciate?" Ukulele rotations, and more.
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McLaughlin joins ArtStart as program and operations director
ArtStart has announced that Ashley McLaughlin of Rhinelander has joined the organization as its new director of programming and operations.
Multi-county expo showcases programs for veterans
The National Guard Armory in Rhinelander hosted a seven-county veterans expo April 21. Organizer Tammy Walters said the event took months to plan but it was all worthwhile. (subscriber access)
Three Lakes Center for the Arts to focus on Mental Health Awareness Month
From May 1 to May 31, the Three Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) will display an exhibit from "In A New Light," a therapeutic nature photography program at Northwest Passage.
City of Rhinelander recognizes Federation Day
The city of Rhinelander recognized Federation Day Tuesday.Mayor Dick Johns signed an official proclamation declaring April 24, 2017 Federation Day in Rhinelander in recognition of the General Federation of Women's Clubs 127th anniversary.
The Hodag hosts the Green and Gold
While the Packer Tailgate Tour has come, and gone in Rhinelander, a small committee of five had been quietly scrambling behind the scenes since August of 2016, to ensure that the event would be well received in the community. Until the official announcement was made, the group was sworn to …
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