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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point admissions counselor Becca Jazdzewski, left, tells Rhinelander High School senior Libbey Buchmann about masters programs during the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point visit on Thursday, Oct. 2, at Rhinelander High School.
DNR, EPA, DHS come to Stella to talk PFAS
It was standing room only at the Stella Town Hall on Oct. 1 for the latest in a series of discussions about PFAS between representatives of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the public.
County public works committee moves to help the OVTC
The Oneida County board’s public works committee at its Oct. 2 meeting forwarded to the county’s land information department a request from the Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC) regarding the use of four acres of county-owned property in the town of Pelican.
Lazar enters Supreme Court race, drawing partisan fire
With a liberal majority on the state Supreme Court guaranteed no matter who wins next spring’s open seat, much of the state’s attention has shifted toward the all-important governor’s race, but that doesn’t mean the high court campaign will be a sleepy affair, especially with appellate judge Maria Lazar jumping …
Three men charged in Oneida County with sexually-related crimes
Three men accused of sexually-related computer crimes involving minors were recently arrested and taken to the Oneida County Jail. The case against Thomas Bartelme, 42, Rhinelander, goes back to July of 2022 when he was arrested and charged with one count of use of a computer to facilitate a child …
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Oneida County Economic Development Corporation to hold Fall Summit Oct. 22
The Pines Event Center will be the host of the 2025 Oneida County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) Fall Summit this year. The summit will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 22. There will be a light networking lunch with area business partners followed by speakers. The …
Celebrate culture at ‘Community Fiesta’ in Rhinelander Oct. 20
A Community Fiesta is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Nacho’s Mexican Grill in Rhinelander, according to a press release from the Culture Tap Program.
Paint the bell green
Rhinelander High School senior Leander Sprecksel touches up the paint job on Gene Shepard’s Hodag Bell Trophy along with fellow senior members of the RHS football team during a pep assembly at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Oneida County: On the cusp of borrowing?
Oneida County has avoided long-term borrowing for capital improvement projects for a long time now, but those days may be coming to an end, and sooner rather than later, according to one supervisor. The county’s executive committee last month preliminarily approved the 2026 capital improvement projects (CIP) budget, which includes …
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital undergoing renovations
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is undergoing several internal renovation projects designed to improve patient care, expand services, and create a more modern, welcoming environment, the medical provider announced in a press release late last week. Aspirus says while these projects may create temporary disruptions, they represent important investments in the future …
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American Legion Wabeno Post 44 holding social on Oct. 6
Enjoy the fellowship of your comrades at Weatherwood Supper Club, 12898 State Highway 32, Mountain for the Legion Social scheduled for Oct. 6. Cocktails are from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dinner is hosted by Dave and Mary Ellen Krizek.
Powder prohibited: Baby powder banned from Hodag games after dust-up chafes fans
It got a little dusty in the air last Friday night at Mike Webster Stadium — and that was more than just a handy excuse for any Hodag fans fighting back tears of joy after the Rhinelander High School football team defeated rival Antigo in the Bell Game for the …
SDR building futures one trade at a time
The School District of Rhinelander is stepping up in a big way in the future of the trades — and RVI is proud to be part of it! An article in the building trades magazine discusses the partnership with RVI in building our Habitat Houses.
Berrien bows out of governor’s race
It ended not with a bang, or even with much of a whimper, but more like a summer breeze — that would be the gubernatorial campaign of Bill Berrien, the Navy SEAL-turned-businessman who promised to build the “Wisconsin Century,” only to drop out after 11 weeks.
Fall adventures await in the Northwoods
As September nears its end, northern Wisconsin transforms from a sea of green into a vibrant red, orange and gold landscape. One of the best places to witness this natural spectacle is the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest.
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