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Alzheimer’s Association program at ADRC of Oneida County Aug. 19
Join us for The Empowered Caregiver: Exploring Care and Support Services, an education program by the Alzheimer’s Association offered in partnership with the ADRC of Oneida County. This program is part of the Empowered Caregiver series and is intended for people who want to learn information and skills for caring …
Chess 101 at Rhinelander district library on Aug. 18
Are you an adult who wants to learn how to play chess? The Rhinelander District Library (RDL) presents Chess 101 on Monday, Aug. 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room.
Dreams come true: Ground broken for Hodag Park splash pad
Approximately two years ago, the Kiwanis board started to think about a big project the community could use, said Brandon Karaba of the Rhinelander Kiwanis Club. As previously reported in the River News, the project was made possible, in part, through a $150,000 donation from Bill Vancos, who has said …
Crescent plan commission delves further into zoning for town
Scott Ridderbusch from Oneida County zoning came to talk to the town of Crescent plan commission last week at their regular monthly meeting. Currently, most of the town is zoned general use. This generalized designation allows for any allowable use within the county, something that has been of concern to …
Rhinelander community band welcomes special guest at final RiverWalk concert Aug. 13
At the final RiverWalk concert of the summer on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Rhinelander Area Community Band will welcome guest conductor Jeffrey Traster, who will lead the program along with Marilyn Pekol, the band’s year-round director.
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Crash in Phelps results in local man’s death
A 32-year-old Rhinelander man died as the result of a single-vehicle accident in the town of Phelps on July 29. According to a press release from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, the person reporting the accident said they saw a truck that struck a tree in a ditch off State …
American Red Cross urges donations during National Wellness Month
During National Wellness Month in August, the American Red Cross encourages individuals to prioritize personal health by donating blood or platelets to help save lives. Donors of all blood types — especially those with O positive or B negative — are asked to make an appointment now to prevent a …
Northwoods Recovery: Recoverees settle in Northwoods as a new way of life
Northwoods Recovery meetings — at least the one I attend most weeks — are an interesting mix of carefully crafted readings designed to shine a light on the Twelve Step Recovery process, followed by unguided small group discussions.
Fall educational and social events for seniors with Learning in Retirement Program
Beginning Sept. 10, Nicolet College’s long-running Learning in Retirement Program (LIR) will feature an exciting fall 2025 lineup of educational and social opportunities for seniors.
Living a dream: Local actor performs Shakespeare in France
All actors have their dream role — but few get the opportunity to perform them by age 21, in the picturesque countryside of southern France.
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Woodruff man arrested in Rhinelander for 5th OWI
Burt M. Kazlausky, 51 of Woodruff, was arrested in Rhinelander on July 28 and is being charged in Oneida County court with his fifth operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense, a class G felony. Three of Kazlausky’s four prior OWIs occurred in Oneida County and the other one occurred in Vilas …
Minocqua apartment complex wins approval
The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee has approved a conditional use permit for a new apartment development on Minocqua’s west side — a decision that paves the way for 112 additional housing units in a region grappling with an affordable housing shortage.
Hodag Sports Club Challenge draws shooters from 6 states
The Hodag Sports Club Challenge was a two-day sporting clay event held last month at the shot gun range of the Hodag Sports Club. It was only the first year of the Challenge, but it drew 88 shooters. Organizers of the event said that, being the first year, they were …
‘Artful Educators’ exhibit shows of area teachers
Fifteen art educators from across the Northwoods will showcase their artistic talents at Nicolet College’s art gallery from Aug. 14 to Sept. 27.
Saluting heroes
The Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally was held on Aug. 1 and 2, at the Hodag Country Fest Grounds in Rhinelander.
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