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Northwoods Art Tour to feature seven new artists
Those who love art will want to participate in the 17th annual Northwoods Art Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 29-31.More than 30 Northwoods artists, including seven artists new to the event, will open their studios during the three-day event. (subscriber access)
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino receives national recognition for casino marketing
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino received national recognition from its peers in the casino marketing industry, winning one Silver Romero award and four honorable mentions, during the prestigious 2016 Casino Marketing Conference held July 12 - 14 at the Paris Resort in Las Vegas. The conference is produced by …
new nissan dealership
Construction of the new Nissan dealership on Stevens Street in Rhinelander is well underway. The groundbreaking for the Nissan dealership's new building took place April 15. The new 20,000 square-foot building is expected to be complete by Sept. 1.
Love for Josie: Community rallies around beagle dragged behind vehicle
Community members, veterinarians and others are rallying around a beagle recovering from injuries suffered earlier this summer when she was dragged 1.6 miles behind a vehicle. (subscriber access)
Homeless count to take place in three Northwoods counties
On the evening of July 27, into the morning hours of July 28, the Northern Wisconsin Initiative to Stop Homelessness (N*WISH) Continuum of Care will join homeless coalitions (or Continuums) around the state in completing a local count of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Pickleball practice
The Rhinelander Pickleball group had a special guest Thursday morning as U.S. Open Pickleball doubles champion Dave Weinbach (red hat) held a clinic at the Rhinelander High School tennis courts for members to improve their game.
Dump, Dig and drive
Event volunteer Dan Guse helps two-year-old Keira McQuire operate the controls of a forklift during the Dump, Dig and Drive children's event on Saturday, July 23, at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Rhinelander seaman chosen to place wreath at Sunda Strait sea grave
A seaman from Rhinelander was chosen to perform a solemn duty earlier this summer. Shaun Milender, an E-6 (petty officer first class) serving on the USS Houston (SSN-713) had the honor a placing a wreath in the Pacific Ocean in memory of the American and Australian sailors who lost their lives …
Rhinelander residents try to stay cool amidst heat wave
As the mercury rose to over 90 degrees Thursday afternoon, Northwoods residents and visitors cooled off in local lakes.Families dotted local beaches, building sandcastles and motes and taking refreshing dips in the cool water. (subscriber access)
Community turns out to save lives at MASH blood drive
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to Emily Morehart, marketing coordinator at the Community Blood Center. To keep up with the demand, the blood center hosted the seventh annual Hodag MASH blood drive Tuesday at Rhinelander's Pioneer Park. (subscriber access)
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Mighty worms
(At left) Children chant, scream, and encourage their worms toward the finish line during the 29th annual Great Library Worm Race Tuesday at Wiggly Field, otherwise known as the lawn outside the Rhinelander District Library. (At right) The winners of the 29th annual Great Library Worm Race are, left to …
Passing of the gavel
The Rhinelander Rotary Club has a new leader. John O'Melia is shown passing the gavel for the 2016-2017 Rhinelander Rotary President position to Rhinelander Police Chief Mike Steffes. The club also made a donation to the Rhinelander Food Pantry in recognition of O'Melia's year of service as president of the …
Serving it '50s Style: Church youth raise $1300 during annual car hop
Poodle dresses were the fashion of the day at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday as the church youth hosted the annual 1950's Car Hop. The event, which raises money for the youth of the church to be used in a way that they choose, was in its 14th year. …
Graceful Wakes
(At top) Jesse Fiedler gets an assist from an adaptive water ski and, from left, Jeremy Armstrong and Grace Petzold of Graceful Wakes. Graceful Wakes is a 501c(3) non-profit organization formed in 2015 to spread the word about adaptive water skiing. The group held an adaptive water ski clinic on Boom …
Taking up the fight: Community shows support for cancer patients at Relay for Life
Over 100 people wearing purple and white shirts sporting the familiar logo signifying cancer support attended Relay for Life United Up North Saturday at Hodag Park."We're just really ecstatic with the turnout and the weather - thank God - has held out for us and (we're) just honored to be …
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