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Rhinelander District Library Annual Holiday Tea on Dec. 16
All ages are welcome to the annual holiday tea on Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by the Rhinelander District Library Friends of the Library (RDL Friends). Tea, hot cocoa, juice boxes, and Christmas sweets will be served. Live, holiday music will be provided by Jan Baer …
Menards serves as toy drive drop site through Dec. 15
According to a press release, Menards home improvement stores are serving as drop-off locations for a holiday toy drive through Dec. 15. A donation box is located near the exit door at participating stores to collect new, unwrapped toys, which will be distributed to a local organization.
Cassian town board approached about room tax
The Cassian town board is weighing the possibility of entering into a room tax agreement with the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCOC). The topic came up at the town board’s November meeting and Charis Lau, the TRCOC’s executive director and a resident of Cassian, attended to introduce the topic.
WisconsinEye warns of shutdown without emergency aid
It’s an unusual display of bipartisan agreement, but in Wisconsin both conservatives and progressives have, over the years, heaped generous helpings of praise on WisconsinEye, the state’s nonpartisan public-affairs network that has provided unfiltered coverage of state government for nearly two decades.
Trees for Tomorrow announces new $200K goal after TFT4All breaks record
Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) is proud to announce that its annual TFT4All year-end fundraising campaign has surpassed its original goal, thanks to overwhelming community support and a generous $40,000 match that helped launch the campaign in October. This early match—provided by committed local supporters—sparked a wave of giving from individuals, …
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Corruption of science, or return to scientific inquiry?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s shift in vaccine guidance has renewed a national debate over the degradation of scientific integrity, but the core charge itself — that science has been corrupted by special interests — has been made for years by vaccine skeptics and other opponents of the …
Hodag stacks
Six-year-old Zinnia Mahner does a cup stacking challenge during Hodag Day, celebrating 132 years of Rhinelander’s mythical mascot, Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Hodag Dome.
Three arrested in Rhinelander meth bust
Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the North Central Drug Enforcement Group (NORDEG) were able to successfully apprehend three individuals who allegedly played a role in transporting a large amount of methamphetamine into the Rhinelander area Thursday, Nov. 20.
Oneida County public works committee conducts ‘after action review’ of storm response
In the wake of what was not, by many accounts, a good showing by the Oneida County highway department in response to the season’s first major snowstorm on Nov. 27 and the days after which dumped at least a foot of snow in many places throughout the county, the Oneida …
USPS policy change on postmarks may affect tax payments becoming delinquent, county treasurer warns
Oneida County Treasurer Tara Ostermann is encouraging residents who pay their property tax bills by mail to be aware of a recent U.S. Postal Service policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked.
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Barnett declares candidacy for mayor
Thomas Barnett, District 1 alderperson on the Rhinelander city council, announced Dec. 4 on Facebook he’s putting his hat in the ring to be the city’s next mayor. According to the city’s website, he’s the only person to declare candidacy for mayor so far. City clerk Austyn Zarda told The …
Trees of Love ceremonies mark 37th year in Arbor Vitae, Rhinelander
The Trees of Love will be lit for the 37th year at Compassus offices in Arbor Vitae and Rhinelander, according to a press release. Ceremonies are scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 1571 Highway 51 North in Arbor Vitae, and 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at 111 East …
Northwoods United Way to host ‘Reindeer Games’ fundraiser
Northwoods United Way is kicking off the holidays with an annual fundraising event. Reindeer Games will take place Saturday, Dec. 13 at CT’s Deli in downtown Rhinelander from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to wear their own custom antlers to be eligible for the Santa’s Favorite Award. There …
Eagle River man charged with 1st degree sexual assault of a child
An Eagle River man made an initial appearance in Vilas County court on Dec. 2 for being charged with first degree child sexual assault of a child under 16. Shawn M. Briscoe, 37, Eagle River, was alleged to have sexually assaulted a child on various occasions with the use of …
Christmas tree permits available online for Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest this holiday season
Christmas tree permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/9eadd769-ec59-11ea-bcba-fa43c1aabce3/order.
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