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One-way, no way: Brown Street angle-parking plan hits a dead end
Recently, the Rhinelander city council has floated the idea of making North Brown Street a one-way street, with angle parking on both sides. The idea came up because, next year, Brown Street is slated to be resurfaced and restriped.
Rhinelander Chamber welcomes new café with ribbon cutting
The Rhinelander Area Chamber Ambassadors recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Crimson Café, welcoming new owners Kelsy and Alex Bontz.
Five arrested for drug-related incidents in Oneida County over the weekend
Five people were arrested in Oneida County this past weekend for a variety of drug-related incidents. Travis Jeffery Brooks, 40, of Rhinelander, was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office on July 18 for charges including: possession of THC, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a …
Northern Lights Indivisible to hold rally to ‘Stop Science Denial’ in Rhinelander Saturday
Northern Lights Indivisible will hold a public rally Saturday, July 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park to raise awareness and mobilize community action against what organizers describe as government attacks on science.
A possible fifth gravel pit for Cassian
During a 15-minute June 23 special meeting of the Cassian town board, all three members — town chairman Ed Phebus and town supervisors Keith Gee and Rod Randolph — voted to recommend to the Oneida County board’s planning and development committee the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) application …
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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution prepares to celebrate country’s 250th birthday
The country is preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) are making plans. The organization was established in 1890 when the Sons of the American Revolution decided to remain a men-only organization.
Stovewood Daze to take place in Jennings Aug. 2
The Mecikalski Stovewood Building and Museum in Jennings has a long history as a staple for what was once a thriving logging town. The building gets its name for the stovewood construction method used to build the building. The building was built around 1899 by Polish immigrant John Mecikalski.
Community spirit shines in Rhinelander’s Fourth of July Parade awards
Red, white, and blue filled the streets as Rhinelander residents came together to celebrate Independence Day with one of the Northwoods’ most festive traditions: the annual Fourth of July Parade. From dazzling floats to high-energy marching groups, the spirit of community was on full display — making the judges’ task …
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution prepares to celebrate country’s 250th birthday
The country is preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) are making plans. The organization was established in 1890 when the Sons of the American Revolution decided to remain a men-only organization.
The melodies of folk
Mark Dvorak performs folk music as part of the Roots Concert Series on Thursday, July 17, at ArtStart in Rhinelander.
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Update on Messer Street construction
The city of Rhinelander has released the work schedule for the Messer Street project for this week, Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25. Contractors report that Thayer Street will be closed from Rose Street through the Mason intersection.
Nicolet College, WTCS honor Superior Diesel with Futuremaker Award
Nicolet College nominated Superior Diesel for the Wisconsin Technical College System Futuremaker Partner award, which was presented during a WTCS Board meeting on July 8.
ArtStart gallery features Holocaust survivors
“Zachor: The Holocaust Memory Project” is a traveling photographic exhibit created by Jewish photographers. Each photograph tells the story of not only a survivor, but of a courageous human being who lived through the horrible atrocities of World War II, often losing parents, siblings and other family and friends in …
Christmas in July Cards looks to leave no one alone at the holidays
Sherrill Willis and a few friends have gotten together every July to make Christmas cards for area nursing home residents. Last year the group made 500 cards, and this year they have set their sights higher, at 1,000 cards. The idea, Willis said, was to expand out to the tri-county …
Bill would provide civil cause of action for harm caused by gender procedures
GOP lawmakers in the state legislature have introduced legislation they say would hold doctors accountable for irreversible gender procedures on minors, creating a civil cause of action for people injured by such procedures as minors.
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