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Nicolet College to present ‘Suite Surrender’ Nov. 13-16 and 21-22
“Suite Surrender,” a glamorous 1940s-style comedy, will debut on the Nicolet College Theatre stage on Thursday, Nov. 13 and continue through Sunday, Nov. 22.
Rally yields donations for area food pantry
Northern Lights Indivisible reported a successful turnout at its North Star Action rally held Saturday, Nov. 1, according to a press release. The biweekly event focused on community needs following a recent decision to withhold SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.
‘I’ve seen all that, done all that’
Jim Sprague of Lake Tomahawk, director of the American Legion Riders District 11, was drafted into the United States Army not long after his graduation from Wilmot High School in Kenosha County. Before he was drafted, he worked briefly at American Brass in Kenosha.
Pelican looks at safety concern at intersection
The Pelican town board approved a feasibility study for the intersection of Faust Lake Road and Old Highway 8 during a meeting on Nov. 3. This intersection, according to town chair Nick Scholtes, has caused some safety concerns. Currently, the intersection has two wings that come off of it, with …
Evers vetoes bill curbing plea deals
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed legislation this week that would have required judicial approval before prosecutors could dismiss or amend charges in serious criminal cases, prompting the bill’s lead sponsor to call the veto “a win for violent offenders.”
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Library board vacancy representing the town of Newbold
The town of Newbold is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Rhinelander District Library board of directors. The appointment runs through April 30, 2027.
Electronic recycling event in Newbold Nov. 8
Got some old not in use electronics collecting dust? Why not give them a new life! The town of Newbold and COM2 Recycling Solutions is holding a free electronics recycling event. Anyone can recycle electronics, you don’t have to be a Newbold resident. It’s also free to recycle.
Rhinelander Chamber launches annual Loyal to Local Campaign
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is proud to have launched its annual Loyal to Local Campaign, celebrating the businesses, restaurants, and people that make Rhinelander such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor
According to a press release, Pastor Morgan L. Simmons began her ministry at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rhinelander on Tuesday, Oct. 28. She is the 18th pastor to serve the congregation in its 122-year history.
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital nurse earns DAISY Award
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital recently honored Kelcie LaChapelle, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in recognition of her commitment and patient-centered approach to care. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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Halloween hunt
Three-year-old Asher Bear Belson picks out a prize for completing a Halloween Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Rhinelander District Library.
Library to receive $10K gift from Carnegie
Rhinelander District Library will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280 Carnegie …
Lumberjack RC&D helps to fund 2 local projects in 2026
Each year, Lumberjack Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council funds several conservation projects around their nine-county area, and this year, two of those were here in Oneida and Vilas counties.
Abraham appointed VP, chief administrative officer of Aspirus Health North Division
Aspirus Health announced the appointment of Donny Abraham, RN, MBA, FACHE, as vice president and chief administrative officer (CAO) for the Aspirus Wisconsin North Division. In this role, Abraham will provide executive leadership and operational oversight for Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital, Aspirus Eagle River Hospital, and Howard Young …
Marquette Poll: 2026 races wide open
The 2026 campaign season isn’t officially here yet, and that’s a good thing for most candidates because the latest Marquette Law School Poll released this week shows little voter awareness, with overwhelming majorities of respondents reporting they have not formed opinions about candidates for governor or state Supreme Court.
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