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Brekke's Fireside Resort named finalist in Wisconsin Lodging cover contest
Northwoods residents can help bring some fame to an area resort by voting for their photo.This week, Brekke's Fireside Resort was named one of the 12 cover finalists for the 2017 Wisconsin Lodging Directory, according to a press release issued by resort owner Dan Brekke and the Rhinelander Area Chamber …
Tricia's Treasures in Crandon to celebrate expansion
Tricia's Treasures, located at 109 N. Lake Ave. in Crandon, has expanded and owner Tricia Novak is inviting the public to celebrate.A special celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15 and 16."We bought the neighboring building, and at that point it was an antique store, …
First communion
Four youth from Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church received First Communion on Sunday, April 10. Having their First Communion were, from left, Tyler Morrison, Will Fortier, Lily Fortier and Johanna Dellenbach along with Pastor Tammy Barthels.
Benefit April 16 for area woman with cancer
Loved ones are organizing a benefit for a local woman who has been battling cancer. The event will be held from noon to 6 p.m. April 16 at Bucketheads in Rhinelander.Ronda (Dickison) Schrump was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer that metastasized to Stage 2 adrenal and lung cancer. The …
Townsend celebrates centennial with rousing program
The first Townsend Centennial event is now itself a part of history. A capacity crowd of over 100 people squeezed into the Old Town Hall Restaurant on April 2 to be a part of the reenactment of the founding of the town.Excitement and anticipation were in the air as a …
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Wabeno Area Players to present the musical comedy 'Nunsense Jamboree'
The Wabeno Area Players and the Essenhaus in downtown Wabeno will present the fast-paced and hilarious, "Sister Amnesia's Country Western Nunsense Jamboree" later this month.There will be seven performances spread over two weekends. The dates are: April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30, with dinner served from 5 to …
2016 Teen Character Awards presented at Holiday Acres
The 2016 YMCA Teen Character Awards Banquet was held Monday, April 4 at Holiday Acres Resort in Rhinelander. "The evening was filled with inspiration and promise as we honored 24 exceptional young adults from Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Lincoln, and Langlade counties," YMCA of the Northwoods officials said in a press …
Preparations for award-winning publication under way
The Lakeland Times' and The Northwoods River News' Wisconsin Newspaper Association award-winning publication, Progress: Momentum in the Northwoods, is being readied for publication for those searching for timely information about area businesses promoting social and economic progress across the Lakeland and Rhinelander areas.
Lorraine Preboske celebrates 100th birthday at Bell Tower Residence
"How does one live to 100?" "Lots of walking and eating lots of vegetables and fruits!" said Lorraine Preboske.Family and friends gathered for a birthday celebration Tuesday, March 29 at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, the center said in a press release.
Helen Mears Art Contest winners announced
ArtStart in Rhinelander is committed to nurturing young artists as is the Rhinelander Woman's Club. To that end, the two organizations came together Thursday to present awards to the winners of the 2016 Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest.There were 30 art pieces submitted for this year's contest, a bit more …
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Lakeland Times reporter committed to outdoor sports in northern Wisconsin
Beckie Joki, a Rhinelander native and writer for the outdoor section of the Lakeland Times and Northwoods River News, was recently awarded the position of sponsorship director for the Wisconsin River Series fishing tournaments. Joki, who still lives in Rhinelander, has been fishing since she was a child and one …
PEP donations
The Rhinelander Dollar Tree staff recently organized a drive to collect items for the local Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP). Becky Roesler, Dollar Tree manager, and Ellie Gambetti, PEP volunteer, are shown here loading the donations which will be distributed to community members using the PEP.
2016 Hodag Hops and Vines tickets on sale now
Tickets for the sixth annual Hodag Hops & Vines beer and wine tasting event are now on sale, the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce has announced. The event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. April 23 at the Quality Inn in Rhinelander.
Dinky Diner is under new ownership
The Dinky Diner is under new ownership, allowing the former owners to retire.Earlier this year, Earl and Margo Morey put the word out that they were looking for a buyer for the Rhinelander diner and Rick Covin's wife, Terrie Bowman, got wind of the sale. (subscriber access)
lions donate to pantry
Rhinelander Lions Bob Hext and Dick Garrow present Rhinelander Food Pantry manager Jane Motowski with a donation of $1,000.
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