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Third annual Martinis in May set for May 7
Northwoods bartenders will put their martini-making skills to the test May 7 at the third annual Martinis in May event.The martini-making competition will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Whitetail Inn in St. Germain.The Whitetail Inn will provide signature hors d' oeuvres and Tony Ocean will entertain …
Turk joins First Weber
First Weber has welcomed Amber Turk to its team. Turk will be working out of the company's Rhinelander office. She can be contacted at (715) 482-0669 or by email at [email protected]
Workers' Memorial Day to be observed Saturday at Pioneer Park
Local workers and community members will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30 in Pioneer Park to remember workers who have died or suffered illness or injuries while on the job. The Workers' Memorial Rock is nestled in the pines on the right when entering the park off of Oneida …
Beer and wine lovers find their new favorite drink at annual Hodag Hops and Vines event
The annual Hodag Hops and Vines MicroBrew and Wine Tasting is getting bigger every year with more and more beer and wine aficionados targeting the event as an opportunity to find a new favorite wine or beer.This year's event, the seventh annual, drew a large crowd to the Quality Inn …
Crescent students welcome special visitors to Earth Day celebration
Northwoods residents recognized Earth Day late last week with a number of special events focused on appreciating and protecting our planet.Students at Crescent Elementary School were treated to a special visit Friday from Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl and staff from the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.This is the first time in several …
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Haas joins Transitions Center
Kim Haas, MS, has started providing counseling services at the Transition Center in Rhinelander. Haas began her education at University of Stevens Point and eventually received a bachelor's degree in psychology from University of Phoenix and a master's segree in professional counseling from Grand Canyon University.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day set for April 30
The YMCA of the Northwoods will hold a free community event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30 to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th Annual YMCA's Healthy Kids Day®, the Y's national initiative to improve health and well-being for …
Donations needed for benefit for local woman battling persistent cancer
Dairy Queen of Rhinelander is seeking donations for a benefit to be held June 11 at the Northwoods Banquet Center for an employee battling persistent cancer.In 2014, Michele Gambetti-Gerdes, a cake designer and shift leader at Dairy Queen, was diagnosed with rectal cancer. She won that battle only to have …
Rhinelander's Fourth of July parade theme and route announced
Organizers of Rhinelander's annual Fourth of July parade are hard at work planning this year's extravaganza and adjusting the route to accommodate the construction in the downtown area in connection with the city streetscape project.The annual parade will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 4 . The theme this …
Proceeds from Rhinelander native's upcoming concert to benefit Ireland's Hope
The proceeds from a Rhinelander native's upcoming concert will benefit Ireland's Hope, a non-profit that increases organ donor awareness, registration and financial support for families whose children are recovering from or undergoing a heart transplant.While recording his first solo song at Atomic K Studios in Minneapolis, Minn., Jon Storm, a …
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Lakeland Performing Arts Association presents fascinating rhythms of the world with the Alex Meixner Band
The Lakeland Performing Arts Association is bringing the Alex Meixner Band to the Lakeland High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.The Alex Meixner Band, led by one of the most spectacular accordionists in the world, is equally at home playing polkas for an …
Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living welcomes new administrator
The Holy Cross Sisters, Merrill have selected Kris McGarigle as the new administrator for Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, the group announced in a press release.
In memory of Patricia
Ray Zastrow of the Military Support Group accepts a $1,100 check from Ed Bauer.
Job seekers, employers meet face-to-face at job fair
For job seekers and employers, the chance to talk face-to-face is invaluable. Those one-on-one conversations can lead the job seeker to the position he or she has been looking for and help the employer fill a void in his or her workforce. (subscriber access)
Going above and beyond: Local nurse honored with DAISY award
An local nurse's compassion hasn't gone unnoticed. Todd Olson was presented with the 2016 DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award Wednesday.The honor recognizes the "super-human efforts nurses perform every day."This is the first year Ministry Home Care has participated in the national award program and the organization wanted to …
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