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Dairy Queen Share Night to benefit Rhinelander Area Food Pantry
The community is invited to Dairy Queen in Rhinelander on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. to help support the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP). A portion of the sales during this time will be donated to the food pantry and will be used to purchase food for …
Nicolet College Learning in Retirement provides wide array of opportunities for members over 50
Nicolet College’s Learning in Retirement program is directed by retired and semi-retired Northwoods residents and was created for those who are retired or semi-retired, and is open to anyone 50 years of age or older. The program offers short-term learning opportunities that allow people to have a wide variety of …
Northwoods Recovery: No rehab, no redemption, just return
“G” will be released from prison soon, and so once again will be returning to his Northwoods community. This is not good news; not for his mother, not for our Northwoods, and certainly not for “G”; at this point in his life prison is the safest place for him. Once …
Wheelchair drive at Calvary Baptist Church in Rhinelander Oct. 28 to Nov. 1
Wheelchairs that are no longer in use can be donated Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 at Calvary Baptist Church, 320 Lincoln Street, in Rhinelander. In partnership with Wheels for the World, a division of Joni and Friends Ministries, used wheelchairs are collected locally and restored to like-new condition at wheelchair …
T.A. Solberg Company, Inc. celebrates excellence at 7th Annual TAS Awards Banquet
T.A. Solberg Company, Inc. (TAS), the locally owned and operated parent company of Trig’s and affiliated businesses, proudly celebrated its 7th annual TAS Awards Banquet Thursday, honoring the dedication, leadership, and exceptional service of its associates across all company entities.
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Off to the races!
The world’s fastest dog teams are currently competing in Minocqua, as the International Federation of Sleddog Sports’ Dryland World Championships are held through Sunday, Oct. 26 at Minocqua Winter Park — marking the first time the championship series has been hosted by the United States, much less northern Wisconsin.
Oneida County budget: 3.7% levy increase, 2.64% wage hike
The Oneida County board of supervisors will consider in November a proposed 2026 budget of $74.6 million in total county spending — a 10-percent decrease from the previous year — that would raise the property-tax levy to $18.97 million, an increase of 3.7 percent.
Sharps and prescription medication disposal Oct. 25 at four Oneida County locations
Dispose of your medical sharps on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Oneida County solid waste department (7450 County Highway K in Rhinelander) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sharps must be packaged safely and will only be accepted at the Oneida County solid waste department.
Burke reports on student community service initiatives
Rhinelander School District superintendent Eric Burke said he tried to highlight the amount of community service the district’s students are involved with at the school board’s Oct. 20 meeting.
RHS Key Club to host blood drive on Oct. 29
The Rhinelander High School Key Club is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the high school, and we need your help! Students and community members are encouraged to sign up and donate — your one hour could help save up to three lives. All blood types are …
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Powerless in Pine Lake: Rhinelander man cited after high-speed crash
Nearly 700 Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) customers in the town of Pine Lake lost power the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 19, as the result of a one-vehicle crash in the town of Pine Lake. According to the accident report filed by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Kaleb Ian Wells, 25, …
Oneida County land and water conservation committee tightens shoreland rules
Seeking to close what they called a loophole in Oneida County’s shoreland ordinance, members of the land and water conservation committee voted to prohibit clearcutting and other land-disturbing activities in lakefront access and viewing corridors — citing concerns over erosion, aesthetics and water quality.
Rhinelander man arrested for child sex assault, pointing gun at victim
A Rhinelander man was arrested on Oct. 17 on charges of soliciting intimate representation of a minor, second degree sexual assault of a child under 16 years old, repeated second degree sexual assault of the same child and 1st degree recklessly endangering safety.
Striking gold: Hodag BMX to host Gold Cup Finals race in 2026
After hosting the Wisconsin BMX state championships last month, Hodag BMX track operator Robbie Deede hinted that bigger events might be in the future of the facility located inside Rhinelander’s West Side Park. Last week one of those bigger events was revealed.
City council reviews approvals for payment of street projects, purchase of vehicles
The Rhinelander city council met Oct. 15 to take up the matter of several resolutions, which included payment for several street projects, the city’s official traffic map and control devices as well as a health insurance benefits package for city employees for 2026.
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