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Celebrate National Farmers' Market Week
Northwoods LEAN (Linking Education, Activity and Nutrition) and the Oneida County Health Department are celebrating National Farmers' Market Week, Aug. 7-13, by promoting local farmers. Farmers markets are an excellent way to provide consumers with healthy, fresh, affordable and convenient, locally grown food, health officials say.
New Learning in Retirement classes at Nicolet College designed to keep retirees active, engaged
While leaving the world of work in the rear view mirror can be a freeing experience, it's important for many retirees to stay active and engaged in order to fully enjoy the retirement years.
Tomahawk native serving aboard a U.S. Navy Ballistic Missile Submarine
BANGOR, Wash. - A 2013 Tomahawk High School graduate and Tomahawk native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a crew working aboard one of the world's most advanced ballistic missile submarines, the USS Kentucky.
Fair is Open
A Native American dancer entertains the crowd with his moves. The inclusion of Native American dancers was new to the fair's opening ceremony this year.
Ahoy!
A wide variety of boats can be seen navigating Northwoods lakes. There are kayaks, canoes, rowboats, pontoons, fishing boats and ski boats galore. Only once a year, however, do you find cardboard boats. Cheered on by their young charges, YMCA of the Northwoods camp counselors leaped into Boom Lake Wednesday …
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Final 2016 Concert on the Riverwalk Wednesday
The Rhinelander Area Community Band will take the stage at the bandshell at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug, 10 for the final 2016 Concert on the Riverwalk."Director Jim Pekol has a great lineup of marches, concert pieces and familiar tunes," according to a press release announcing the performance.
tavern league donations
The Oneida County Tavern League recently donated $100 to the Ryan Adams Scholarship Golf outing.
Fair fundraiser
CT's Deli, downtown Rhinelander, helped raise over $600 for the upcoming Oneida County Fair at a Friday night FUNdraiser July 15. Guest bartenders Nancy Gehrig and Kathy Silbernagel served up drinks and the deli donated 50 percent of bar sales. Member of the fair board helped sell raffle tickets and …
'American Pickers' returns to Wisconsin this month
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Wisconsin! They plan to film episodes of the hit series "American Pickers" throughout the region this month.
Lac du Flambeau church pastor sings for Miller Park crowd
Ever since he can remember, William Earl has been singing. Pastor of the Bible Baptist Church in Lac du Flambeau, Earl and his wife moved from Louisiana to northern Wisconsin in 2012. (subscriber access)
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Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area gains trail sponsor
The Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council has stepped up to sponsor the forest trail at the Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area."The Trails Council is pleased to be able to be the major sponsor of walking/hiking trail at the Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area," OCBWTC president Jackie Cody said in a …
honor flight donation
A special fundraiser was held at the Taj Bar/Northwoods Banquet Center in Rhinelander July 23 to help send local veterans on Honor Flights. Participants raised $3,000 which will be used to send six veterans to Washington D.C. to see the war memorials. Pictured, from left to right, are Dawn Panzer, …
Fine fishing weather
Cooler weather on Thursday brought many people to the Wisconsin River with fishing poles, like these two young men fishing from the Phillips Street bridge. The National Weather Service in Green Bay has forecasted sunny skies with a high of 80 degrees and clear nights with lows in the 50s …
Bingo fundraiser benefits OCHS
Bingo players at Sunset Junction raised money for the Oneida County Humane Society during the month of June.From May through August, when the National Football League isn't distracting people, Sunset Junction holds Bingo games on Sundays to raise money for various organizations. (subscriber access)
ArtStart to host reception, gallery talk Saturday
Rhinelander ArtStart will host a reception and gallery talk by Dr. Maria Zavialova, curator at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis, at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 30.
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