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DRI announces organizational changes
When Dan Kuzlik was named president of Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. (DRI) earlier this year he stated his first priority would be to increase economic development within the downtown area. (Subscriber access)
Someone You Should Know: Chris Bassette
As part of our continuing effort to highlight interesting people in the community, the River News will be bringing readers a periodic feature entitled Someone You Should Know. (Subscriber access)
Benefit to be held for Rhinelander boy with kidney damage
A benefit for a 4-year-old Rhinelander boy with significant kidney damage is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Feb 13 at Hodag Lanes.
Dixon to speak at 2015 Northwoods Christian Women's Steppin' Out Conference
The Abundant Life Church at 210 Capich Drive in Eagle River will host the 2015 Northwoods Christian Women's Steppin' Out Conference on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28.
Children's librarian 'Mr. Tom' introduces little ones to the joy of reading
Tom Hurlburt, children's librarian at the Rhinelander District Library, has been working with kids for 33 years. For the last 13 1/2, he has been bringing smiles, knowledge and a love of reading to local children. (Subscriber access(
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Thakadipuram to leave Nativity of Our Lord Parish
After a little more than three years, Rev. Tom Thakadipuram is leaving his position as priest at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Rhinelander to take a teaching position in Stillwater, Minn. (Subscriber access)
Postcard...from the past
Built as the Hotel Alpine in 1893, the Wonder Hotel sat on the corner of Pelham and Anderson Streets for 86 years before it was destroyed by fire in 1979.
Local writers featured as part of Rhinelander District Library's author series
The Rhinelander District Library's popular author series will kick off its 2015 season at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, with local authors Joseph Catalano and Michael Skubal.
Rhinelander resident to sign new novel
Part-time Rhinelander resident Tom McKay spent decades working for the State Historical Society of Wisconsin assisting local historical organizations around the state with projects.
Someone You Should Know: Eric Arno
As part of our continuing effort to highlight interesting people in the community, the River News will be bringing readers a periodic feature entitled Someone You Should Know. (Subscriber access)
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Rhinelander native dreams up new take on cheesehead hats
The fans in the stands at Lambeau Field may soon have a new option when it comes to cheese-related headgear. (Subscriber access)
Cruiserfest to hit Lake Minocqua Feb. 6-7
The 16th annual Cruiserfest will be held Feb. 6-7 on Lake Minocqua, presented by Divas Snowgear and the Cross Country Cruisers Snowmobile Club.
ArtStart to host book discussion
Author and political watchdog Mike McCabe believes that big changes are coming for the present political system, and he has written a book about it.
Bringing in the new year with a look back at 1915
It's 2015. To put that into perspective, this year's high school graduating class - those born in 1996 and '97 - only know of world that has high-speed Internet, cellphones and reality TV. (Subscriber access)
The Brick making waves since moving to downtown Rhinelander
The owners of new businesses hope for nothing more than to find success once they open their doors. Perhaps no business in the last year has had more success than The Brick, which moved from Lake Tomahawk to downtown Rhinelander last spring. (Subscriber access)
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