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Boy Scouts earn rare skating merit badge at RIA
The Rhinelander Ice Association, Northern Edge High School Figure Skating Team and the Boy Scouts held a skating merit badge clinic Oct. 30.
Polzin celebrates 102nd birthday
A Rhinelander man whose family has a history of longevity celebrated his 102nd birthday Thursday at Country Terrace.
Havel named Kiwanis president
The Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander has elected a new president for the coming year.
Downtown trick-or-treaters
A crowd of costumed children descended on downtown Rhinelander Saturday evening in search of treats. Many of those handing out candy were also in costume, including Darth Vader.
MSO plays concert at RHS
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra takes a bow after performing a concert Thursday evening at the newly named John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School. (Bob Mainhardt for the River News)
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Correction: Hildebrand Funeral Home to host Halloween hot dog, brat fundraiser
Hildebrand Funeral Home will be hosting the second annual Hot Dog and Brat Extravaganza at 109 E. Frederick St., from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Rhinelander Historical Society open house Saturday
The Rhinelander Historical Society Museum (9 S. Pelham St) will have an open house on Saturday, Oct. 29 from noon to 4 p.m.
Warm for Winter clothing pantry open Oct. 29
Warm for Winter, 900 Boyce Drive, Rhinelander, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29, as well as on the last Saturday of every month through February.
Immanuel donates to food pantry, hunger relief
Youth at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rhinelander recently presented two checks to help with hunger relief efforts. The youth raised the money on their annual bike ride this past July and also from the annual Car Hop in July. The youth presented a $2,000 check to Joann O'Brien for …
Adieu to the Hodag auction
The Haunted Hodag Howl, held Saturday at the Northwoods Banquet Center, had a bittersweet tone as constumed participants took part in the final Hodag statue auction.This was the last year that the small Hodag statues were to be auctioned off, as the fabricator has retired.
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It's not so scary
Children wearing costumes ranging from adorable to scary enjoyed the YMCA of the Northwoods' Not So Scary Halloween Trail Friday night as candy was dropped into their bags and buckets.
Girls on the Run Northwoods holds Packer tailgate party
Rouman Cinema played host to a special pre-game party Thursday evening before the Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears game. Members of Girls on the Run Northwoods - many dressed in Packers gear - took Packer-themed photos, participated in a Super Fan Costume Contest, played games, filled up on food and dessert, …
Ministry Saint Mary's recognized for 75 years of membership in American Hospital Association
Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Ascension, has been recognized for 75 years of continuous membership in the American Hospital Association (AHA). AHA Midwest Regional Executive Kim Byas, Sr., visited the Rhinelander Hospital on Tuesday, Oct.19 to present a 75-year membership plaque to leaders and associates of the facility.
Boy Scout builds enclosure for injured animals
A local Boy Scout is hoping to earn his Eagle Scout rank by building a new enclosure for injured small mammals at Wild Instincts wildlife rehabilitation center in Rhinelander. (subscriber access)
Michael Monroe to perform at Conserve School Oct. 28
Michael Monroe will present "In Concert With Nature" at Conserve School in Land O' Lakes Oct. 28. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
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