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Crafting on canvas
Jan Miller works on her barn quilt design during the Canvas Board Barn Quilt Craft class on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Rhinelander District Library.
Aspirus Northland Orthopedics welcomes Dr. Jacqueline Van Gheem as orthopedic surgeon
Aspirus Northland Orthopedics proudly welcomes Jacqueline Van Gheem, MD, MS, to its growing orthopedic team located at 444 E. Timber Dr. in Rhinelander. Dr. Van Gheem joins the excellent medical staff, bringing specialized training in orthopedic care to the community.
Make a plan to give blood or platelets with Red Cross this fall
As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.
Pelican board to ask residents for tax levy increase
The Pelican town board, at its Sept. 22 meeting, took up the matter of town roads. Town chairman Nick Scholtes said at the current rate at which the town was able to perform road repairs, it would take 72 years to get through all of the roads that needed to …
Northwoods Elite welcomed to Rhinelander business community
The Rhinelander Area Chamber Ambassadors recently welcomed Northwoods Elite with a ribbon cutting celebration. Owned by Jeremiah Snyder, the business opened in August and offers a wide range of services including but not limited to: handyman work, lawn care, construction, snow removal, furniture assembly, roof and gutter work, and TV …
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City of Rhinelander moves forward with West Hill Walking Path
Several Rhinelander city residents have championed the creation of what has become known as the West Hill Walking Path, a walking path that would allow safe walking to downtown and, indeed, the rest of the city, to residents on the far west side, around West Hill Road.
White House targets Tylenol in sweeping autism change
In the most profound federal autism policy shift ever, President Donald Trump this week declared acetaminophen — commonly sold as Tylenol — to be a major risk factor for autism, if taken by women during pregnancy and given to very young children.
Eagle River Cranberry Fest Oct. 4-5
The 45th annual Cranberry Fest returns Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Vilas County Fairgrounds, with some activities taking place in downtown Eagle River on Saturday, Oct. 4. More than 45,000 visitors traditionally partake in the event, hosted by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce. Approximately …
Zooming zipper
Two-year-old Olivia Heise plays on the zipper on Monday, Sept. 22, at Hodag Park in Rhinelander.
It’s official: Tiffany running for governor
Congressman Tom Tiffany has made it official after months of speculation: He’s running for governor of Wisconsin. Tiffany, a Northwoods Republican who has represented the 7th congressional district since 2020, announced his candidacy on WISN’s Dan O’Donnell Show, rolling out a campaign launch laden with populist themes, withering assessments of …
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Rhinelander area Walk to End Alzheimer’s a success
The Rhinelander community came together in a wave of purple pride and determination for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Fueled by the energy and generosity of nearly 400 Walkers, the event is expected to raise more than $170,000. These funds will directly support families across the Rhinelander area with …
Four-way stops could be added to increase traffic control downtown
Rhinelander mayor Kris Hanus spoke to the potential creation of a four-way stop at Brown and Rives Streets and another at Brown and Frederick Streets during the Sept. 22 Rhinelander city council meeting. During a listening session earlier this year, the council had heard from residents that had concerns of …
AirPro donates $10K to support Kiwanis splash pad, playground project
The Rhinelander Kiwanis Club is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from AirPro in support of their splash pad and playground project at Hodag Park. The splash pad is currently being installed and will provide families with a fun, safe, and free place to play.
Hunter safety course in Rhinelander this October
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program are partnering to offer a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) certified hunter safety course this October.
Rhinelander Reflections
Editor’s Note: In a new, periodical feature, the Northwoods River News presents “Rhinelander Reflections,” which will takes a look back at stories that made headlines of our paper, formerly known as the Rhinelander Daily News, in 1925, 1950, 1975 and 2000. We hope you enjoy this look back at our …
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