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Oneida County ATV/UTV trails, campground to close Dec. 2
According to a press release, the Oneida County ATV/UTV Trail System, administered by the Oneida County Forestry, Land and Recreation Department, will close for the 2025 season at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Enterprise Campground will also close at that time.
Lights of the Northwoods set to delight visitors for another year
Evening visitors to Hodag Park in Rhinelander will be greeted with well over a million lights, starting Dec. 1, according to Lights of the Northwoods member Mike Romportl. There are many new displays this year, as the event continues to grow. Some of those are on a board display and …
Reports of card compromise spur local skimmer alert
The Minocqua Police Department last week issued a fraud alert, cautioning local residents about possible credit card skimmers in the area, after receiving several complaints of compromised credit and debit cards.
Give from the heart: Year-end donations reflect values
As the year winds down and the holiday rush kicks into high gear, many start thinking about two things: making Christmas cookies or decorating the tree, and figuring out where end-of-year donations should go.
Rhinelander Reflections
Editor’s Note: The Northwoods River News presents “Rhinelander Reflections,” which takes a look back at stories that made headlines of our paper, formerly known as the Rhinelander Daily News, in 1925, 1950, 1975 and 2000 during the month of October. We hope you enjoy this look back at our past.
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Medicare coverage of ambulance services
If you ever find yourself experiencing a medical emergency, you may need to call an ambulance. You may also need medical transport via ambulance between two different medical providers. But how do you know if Original Medicare or your Medicare Advantage plan will cover the charges?
AARP releases state-level data detailing caregiving prevalence in Wisconsin
AARP caregiving data released on Oct. 28, Caregiving in the US 2025, finds that 23 percent of adults in Wisconsin — approximately 1.1 million people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
Rhinelander Lions Club marks 85th anniversary
According to a press release, the Rhinelander Lions Club celebrated its 85th anniversary Nov. 12 at Cabaret Cove. The club was organized Aug. 19, 1940, sponsored by the Merrill Lions Club, with 31 charter members. Its first meeting was held Sept. 3, 1940, followed by a Charter Night celebration Oct. …
YMCA offers holiday coach bus trip to two festive shows Dec. 11-12
Celebrate the season with the YMCA of the Northwoods on a two-day coach bus trip Dec. 11-12, featuring two spectacular holiday performances, festive dining and shopping. The trip includes a buffet dinner and the live musical of “A Wonderful Life” at the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, plus an …
Dino day
Four-year-old Malachi Duley, left, and 11-month-old Corban Duley play with MagnaTiles during Learning Fun Dinovember on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Rhinelander District Library.
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SDR board reviews district, DPI report cards
On Monday, Nov. 17, the Rhinelander School Board reviewed the district’s report card at their regular board meeting. The report card is broken down into four core areas: Student learning and success, operational and financial stewardship, high performing teams and engagement and connectedness. These four areas are called for in …
No injuries in Hillside Road school bus incident
There were no injuries as the result of an incident involving a school bus in Rhinelander the morning of Nov. 20. Rhinelander school district superintendent Eric Burke said in an email to district parents the driver of a Bowen’s Bus Service bus was backing up on Hillside Road when the …
Cassian proposes an Oneida County take over of Swamp Lake Road
The Oneida County Board’s public works committee on Nov. 20 heard a proposal from the town of Cassian to have the county take over Swamp Lake Road as an extension of County Highway K to County Highway Y.
Northern Lights Indivisible donates $2,500 to RAFP
Northern Lights Indivisible (NLI) announced a donation of $2,500 to the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP), fulfilling the successful goal of its recent “Plates Go Empty Today” fundraiser.
Downtown for the holidays
Last weekend was the official Holiday Open House in downtown Rhinelander, but that does not mean the fun is over for the holidays. Downtown is a great place to shop, eat and meet friends. For those who have not been there in a while, this holiday season is a great …
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