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This hunting season, make safety your top target
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to follow safety precautions before, during and after any hunting activities this fall.
Christmas tree crafts
Michelle Guoin turns a used book into a 3D Christmas tree during the Community Education Class Holiday Book Folding Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13, at Rhinelander High School.
Rhinelander District Library board of trustees elects Nancy Sattler president
The Rhinelander District Library board of trustees held an election Tuesday, Nov. 11, to fill the vacant president’s seat. Bill Freudenberg had been running the meetings and serving as acting president since the previous president, Petra Pietrzak, stepped down. This was his third time sitting in as president in the …
Holiday Bazaar set for Nov. 22 at First Congregational UCC
First Congregational United Church of Christ will host its annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church in Rhinelander.
NFIB criticizes Evers for vetoing unemployment reform
One of the state’s largest small-business associations is criticizing Gov. Tony Evers for vetoing four Republican-authored bills, including three aimed at changing Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance (UI) system and another meant to prevent state and local governments from restricting the use or sale of gas-powered vehicles and devices.
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Wildlife specialist to speak Nov. 18 at Nicolet College
Jamie Nack, UW-Extension senior wildlife specialist, will present “Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard” on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at Nicolet College’s Northwoods Center, Room 207, 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander.
Rhinelander High School Key Club Food Drive through Nov. 21
Rhinelander High School Key Club will be hosting a district-wide food and fundraising drive through Nov. 21 to support the Hodag Monster Meals program through the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry.
Rhinelander gears up to celebrate 4th annual ‘Hodag Day at the Dome’
The School District of Rhinelander is thrilled to announce the return of one of the community’s most anticipated annual events — the 4th Annual Hodag Day at the Dome — happening Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the iconic Hodag Dome!
AARP tax-aide program needs local volunteers to help Wisconsin taxpayers
Tax filing season may be several months away, but AARP Foundation tax-aide sites in cities across Wisconsin are already seeking volunteers who want to serve their communities by providing free tax-filing help to those who need it most. Volunteers are needed to provide tax preparation and filing services, technical support, …
Medicare annual open enrollment period Oct. 15 to Dec. 7
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this time, individuals can disenroll from, change, or enroll in Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plans. Beneficiary plan elections made during the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period are effective beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
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Community support boosts Rhinelander High School travel fundraisers
The Rhinelander High School World Languages Department is expressing gratitude to the local community for its support of upcoming international student travel opportunities, according to a department press release.
Veterans Bridge in Rhinelander
U.S. Army veteran Bob Dionne, left, with the Northwoods Honor Guard and State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) officially unveil a new sign for the Veterans Memorial Bridge during a brief ceremony in Rhinelander on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Oneida County forestry committee stays course on snowmobile trail openings
The Oneida County board’s forestry, land and recreation committee discussed the county’s snowmobile trail opening policy during its Nov. 11 meeting. Committee chair Bob Almekinder said he had been asked to put the matter on the agenda and said there was also some questions as to who should be the …
Is it a cold, flu, COVID or RSV?
As cooler weather moves in, many viruses begin to spread more easily. The Oneida County Health Department reminds residents that several respiratory viruses — like the flu, COVID-19, RSV, and the common cold — can cause similar symptoms. However, they are caused by different germs and can affect people in …
Community band fee waiver tabled as Rhinelander city council seeks policy tune-up
One of many items on the Nov. 10 Rhinelander city council’s meeting agenda was that of a fee waiver request. The council had previously decided to not entertain fee waiver requests. At a previous meeting, police chief Lloyd Gauthier had spoken against fee waivers during public comment. With the recent …
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