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Pelican town board OKs feasibility bid
The Pelican town board has taken a next step in making a reconstruction of the Faust Lake Road and Old Highway 8 intersection a reality. During it’s Dec. 1 meeting, the town board approved a bid of $8,500 from MSA Professional Services to conduct a feasibility study for the project.
Wacker conducts undergrad research at W-Whitewater
Julia Wacker, a Film Studies major from Rhinelander, conducted and/or presented undergraduate research at UW-Whitewater during the 2025 fall semester. The Undergraduate Research, Innovative, and Creative Activities (URICA) program offers a variety of programs aimed to connect students with faculty mentors and provide them with enriching research opportunities. This can …
Rhinelander Chamber introduces custom Hodag ornaments
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the sale launch of its first edition of custom Hodag ornaments. These beautifully crafted glass ornaments capture the spirit of Rhinelander’s legendary mascot and make a unique keepsake for residents, visitors, and collectors alike.
Several events at Rhinelander District Library this month
Baby Storytime Weekly on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. Simple stories, songs and a playtime follows storytime! Ages 6-24 months.
Snowmobile safety course in Lake Tomahawk Dec. 13-14
In partnership with the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program, Michael Baran from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office will be offering a Snowmobile Safety Course Dec. 13-14.
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Holiday lights, laughter, and legends
Holidays with the Legends was held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured: Five-year-old Milo Strupp talks with Santa.
County under fire for delayed plowing after holiday snow
A Thanksgiving snowfall that many area residents viewed initially as a “winter wonderland” quickly turned into countywide frustration and anger as many county roads remained unplowed well into Friday after a snowfall that dumped about 7.2 inches on the Minocqua area Wednesday evening and Thursday, Nov. 26 and 27.
Oneida County 4-H honors youth, volunteers and community partners
Oneida County 4-H and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Oneida County celebrated the outstanding contributions of youth, volunteers, sponsors, and county partners at its annual Welcome and Recognition Event held in October.
Thanksgiving Day blaze destroys Pine Lake mobile home
A Pine Lake man and his two dogs survived a Thanksgiving morning blaze that destroyed the mobile home he lived in on Lakeshore Drive. “Yeah, it sucked,” Cole Quandt said of the fire that destroyed where he lived for approximately the last eight years.
St. Germain community comes together to serve unhoused neighbors
According to a press release from Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing Inc. – Frederick Place, the organization expressed gratitude for ongoing support from the St. Germain community during the 2025 fiscal year.
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Downtown for the holidays
Downtown is a great place to be for the holidays. In the soft light of the Tiffany Dome of the Oneida County courthouse, whether driving or walking, the sights and sounds of the holidays are sure to cheer any soul. Enjoy the lights of Stevensport Square and stop to see …
Minocqua man pleads guilty in federal court to wire fraud and money laundering charges
A Minocqua man pled guilty on Nov. 7 in federal court to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Chadwick M. Elgersma, attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Wisconsin, announced on Nov. 24 that Corey Kromray, 40, of Minocqua, entered the guilty pleas in court in …
Rhinelander Area Chamber continues Big Bundle Up
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) invites the community to take part in the annual Big Bundle Up campaign, an effort to provide warm winter clothing for local residents and families. Community members are encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing …
DNR: License sales, harvest numbers down slightly through gun deer season
On Dec. 2, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) put out their preliminary nine-day gun deer season numbers. According to the DNR, numbers were slightly off of last years numbers. DNR deer program specialist Jeff Pritzl said that while license sales were down slightly, they were about average for the …
Rhinelander Area Food Pantry receives truck donation
The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) was formally presented with a truck that the pantry’s executive director Courtney Smith said is very much appreciated.
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