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Renaissance Festival returns to Tommy O's
Back by popular demand, the 2016 Renaissance Festival is slated to return to Tommy O's Playhouse in Hazelhurst Sept. 8-11. The experience is sure to be something you will not find anywhere else in the Northwoods as the Royal Queen celebrates her birthday among the townspeople. (subscriber access)
After nearly a year, Minocqua has a new broadband agreement
After several months of negotiations, the town of Minocqua has new leases with SonicNet. The leases, for three different towers the town owns, are for 10 years, as opposed to the initial five-year term the town had with the company which expired in November of last year. (subscriber access)
Public invited to pick rice and potatoes for the food pantry
The UW-Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station and Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), in cooperation with local food pantries, are hosting an event to provide for local food needs. "A Night on the Farm - Helping fight local hunger" will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16...
Mother Meredyth Albright called to Saint Augustine's Church
Saint Augustine's Church has called a new rector after a year-long interim and search process, church leaders said in a press release. Mother Meredyth Albright has accepted the call as the rector beginning on Nov. 1, All Saints Day.
Boy Scout revives trail for Eagle Scout rank, is on path to earn Hornaday Award
A member of Boy Scout troop 660 has updated the trail at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport as his Eagle Scout project.Martin Hoger, a 15-year-old a sophomore at Rhinelander High School, observed that individuals using the airport didn't have a scenic place to stretch their legs. (subscriber access)
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Northwoods math
Great late summer weather + a fishing boat + friend = perfect excuse to leave work a little early and head for Crescent Lake.
Lake Tomahawk artist awarded 2017 State Turkey Stamp
Although Caleb Metrich is no stranger to winning a Wisconsin State Stamp, having been awarded the Pheasant and Water Fowl in 2014, and the Wild Turkey in 2012, each means something very special to the Lake Tomahawk wildlife artist. (subscriber access)
Local woman's family has deep ties to Camp Birchrock
Camp Birchrock is a Rhinelander institution and, for one local woman, a family tradition. Janet Kuhn's grandfather, E.A. Forbes, was involved with the Rhinelander Paper Company and he made sure that the supplies that were needed to create Camp Birchrock were available. (subscriber access)
All Nicolet nursing graduates in class of 2016 pass national licensing exam
Nicolet College's most recent nursing graduates posted a 100 percent pass rate on their first attempt at the national licensing exam to become registered nurses, the college announced in a press release."We were absolutely thrilled when we found out that all of our students in the class of 2016 were …
Wheel-a-Way offers active Labor Day weekend activity
Those looking for an active event over Labor Day weekend should look no further than the Nicolet Wheel-a-Way, to be held Sept. 3 at Don Burnside Park.
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August photo contest winner announced
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen its monthly photo contest winner for August 2016."Favorite Physical Activity" was the theme and the winning photo, taken at the Hanson Lake Soccer Complex, was shot by Tammy Modic.
St. Mark's helps with school supplies
St. Mark's Lutheran Church has generously donated over 200 pounds of school supplies for distribution to children of families using the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP). Leroy Eades, RAFP volunteer, is pictured accepting the donation from Gene Belmas, representing St. Mark's. This is the sixth year St. Mark's has made …
Rhinelander vocalist participates in Idyllwild High School Festival Choir
Samantha Bullard, a Rhinelander resident entering her junior year at Rhinelander High School, was selected as the only student from the state of Wisconsin to attend the Idyllwild High School Festival Choir at the Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, California from July 31 to Aug. 14.
Monarch butterflies start journey from Rhinelander to Mexico
Dozens of people gathered at the YMCA of the Northwoods Friday afternoon to watch hundreds of monarch butterflies begin their journey to Mexico.Paula Larson, butterfly conservationist and facilitator of a conservation program called Monarch March, has been breeding monarch butterflies for two years and raising them since 2005. (subscriber access)
Faster, higher, stronger
Local canines tested their skills Saturday at the annual Pawzitive Outdoor Games held at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport. Dogs demonstrated leaping skills in the dock diving competition, blistering speed in the fastest dog contest and dexterity in the agility competition. Proceeds from the Pawzitive Outdoor Games will benefit Bark for …
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