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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 …
Y to host fish dinner fundraiser for older adult department
The community is invited to a fish dinner fundraiser Friday, Sept. 9 at the YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.
Racers push their limits in W.I.L.D. triathlon
Nearly 70 racers converged on Holiday Acres Saturday for the fourth annual W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini-Triathlon.The forecast called for thunderstorms but the race went off without a hitch."This is great, perfect- or near-perfect temperature, a little cloudy, partly sunny, it's perfect," said Mike Prom, race director and director of W.I.L.D. (Wise …
'The Hodag Hoax'
The original musical comedy "The Hodag Hoax" pokes fun at the city of Rhinelander mascot, the Hodag, and its "discovery" in 1893 by Eugene Shepard. Toe-tapping music by Tommy O keeps the fun moving until the very end. There are two final performances, tonight at 7:30 p.m. and a 2:00 …
Local school buses now equipped with amber lights
Local students and their families became acquainted with the newly-installed amber lights on school buses, as well as school bus safety protocol, Thursday at Bowen's Bus Service annual open house."Up until Aug. 15 you couldn't run (the amber lights). Most of the newer buses came with them but they weren't …
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Last wave
The Hodag Water Shows ski team performed its last show of the 2016 season Sunday evening on Boom Lake in Rhinelander. The group will be back on the water in summer 2017.
WXPR to host annual Blues Cruise fundraiser
The annual WXPR Blues Cruise down the Wisconsin River leaves the dock at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, according to a radio station press release.This year's blues artist will be critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harp player Paul Filipowicz.
Nativity Rhinelander group participates in World Youth Day
"O Maryo badz nam obrona!" (Mary, protect us, in Polish) is the prayer to Our Lady hanging in the Nativity of Our Lord Parish office. The antique plaque was a mysterious gift to Fr. Mike McLain several months before we knew we would lose him to cancer, this year. After …
Monarch butterflies to be released at YMCA Friday
Butterfly conservationist Paula Larson will release hundreds of monarch butterflies Friday afternoon at the YMCA of the Northwoods.Weather permitting, the insects will take flight at 1 p.m.Larson has been breeding monarch butterflies for two years, but has been officially raising them since 2005.
Pawzitive Outdoor Games and Bark for Life to benefit several organizations
The Rio Olympics are over but local dogs will have a chance to test their speed, agility and diving skills Saturday at the third annual Pawzitive Outdoor Games and Bark for Life.The dual events will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport.
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Newbold Fire Department Holds Fundraiser
The flyers for the Newbold Fire Department Annual Fundraiser/Picnic said the event would be held rain or shine, and there was ample space inside the town hall to get everyone out of the rain once the fire trucks and other equipment was removed. Proceeds from the event will benefit the …
New president looks to invigorate senior center
With a massive overhaul of the Lakeland Retirement Foundation recently completed, a new name will grace the presidential marquee. Dr. Carl Koch has been with the program for two years and has been a key component in pushing the senior center to the modern age of geriatric care. (subscriber access)
Lillis shares inspiring story at Celebration of Life
Nancy Lillis has been on both sides of the battle against cancer, first as an employee of the James Beck Cancer Center in Rhinelander for 13 years and then as a patient.Lillis shared her unique story Thursday evening at the ninth annual Celebration of Life held on the lawn of …
Expera treats public safety workers to 'thank you' meal
Members of the Rhinelander police and fire departments, and Oneida County sheriff's office employees, were treated to lunch Thursday at the Rhinelander Police Department. (subscriber access)
celebration of life
Breast cancer survivor Nancy Lillis is greeted after sharing her story at the ninth annual Celebration of Life Thursday at the James Beck Cancer Center in Rhinelander. A full story on the event will be published in Tuesday's edition.
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