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Fun coming up at the Demmer Memorial Library
The Demmer Memorial Library in Three Lakes is happy to share its programming for the upcoming week. Want to keep your brain sharp this year? The Demmer is offering Scrabble drop-in play Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. Come to the Demmer Fireplace Area and play Scrabble with other community …
Realtors association lays out state’s housing problem, suggests solutions
The state’s housing situation has problems and it’s no secret. According to a February presentation by the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA), housing costs are rising, inventory is limited, and high property taxes and a very competitive market “are pushing Wisconsinites to the limit.”
Rennes Health & Rehab Center–Rhinelander to host community Easter egg hunt
Families are invited to join the fun at the Easter egg hunt at Rennes Health & Rehab Center–Rhinelander on March 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. Children will enjoy a festive afternoon searching for colorful eggs while celebrating the arrival of spring.
Ice covered Hwy. 8 blamed for two-vehicle crash in Woodboro
There were no serious injuries last week in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 8 in the town of Woodboro. According to the accident report filed by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, a 2002 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle (SUV) driven by Madeline List, 19, Tomahawk, was eastbound on Hwy. …
Rhinelander Housing Authority receives $50,000 WHEDA grant, updates pet policy for tenants
After a trio of previous tries, the Rhinelander Housing Authority has at last been awarded a $50,000 Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority grant, the RHA board of commissioners heard at their regular bimonthly meeting March 17 at Evergreen Manor.
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Goodman man sentenced for child related sex crimes in Oneida County faces new felony charges
A Goodman man who pleaded no contest on Feb. 3 to two child related sex crimes he was accused of in November of 2024 was charged with two more felonies on March 17 in Oneida County. Christopher Janczewski, 36, was taken into custody on Nov. 25, 2024 in Rhinelander after …
A Solid Foundation for Things to Come
Having a whee of a time in their first visit to what will be their 4K classroom this fall, Colbie Winberger, left, and Vincent Vonarx met each other, a flock of future classmates and 4K teachers Colleen Kasson and Jaiden Thiel at Pelican Elementary’s 4K Open House last Thursday, March …
Hanus, Barnett square off in Rhinelander mayoral race
Rhinelander’s mayoral election April 7 is a head-to-head match between incumbent Kris Hanus, seeking a second term, and challenger Thomas Barnett, the District 1 alderperson since 2020. The Northwoods River News contacted each of the candidates with the same questions, and their responses follow.
Snow and wind arrive with latest storm, heavier totals elsewhere
After reaching a record high of 56 degrees on March 10, Rhinelander was blanketed with another round of snow squalls late last week and into last weekend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported less snow than predicted, but windy blizzard conditions remained as forecasted. On top of the …
WisconsinEye remains imperiled
Usually during Sunshine Week, journalists, lawmakers, and open-government advocates tally the year’s victories and defeats in the ongoing struggle to keep government accessible to the public. The scorecard is often mixed but survivable. Some years produce great strides in transparency, while others are more of one-step-forward, two-step-backwards affairs.
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Chimney fire in Stella leads to blaze
A spreading chimney fire at a home in the town of Stella prompted assistance from three fire departments Monday afternoon, March 16.
Crescent town board readies for road projects
This year promises to be a busy one for road projects in the town of Crescent. Town supervisor Jonathan Jacobson’s detailed look at potential 2026 road work filled much of this month’s Crescent town board meeting on March 11.
Amid heavy snow, Oneida snowmobile trails lagged in re-opening
With snow on the ground and heavy snow coming down, all of Oneida County snowmobile trails remained closed through last weekend, even as neighboring Vilas County reopened its extensive trail system to riders on Saturday morning, March 14.
Three Oneida County boards seats at stake in contested races
There aren’t many contested races in the April 7 general election when it comes to the Oneida County board of supervisors. While all 21 seats are up for grabs, only three of those races are contests — will all three encompassing representation in Rhinelander surrounding townships.
Five vie for three seats on Rhinelander school board
This year’s School District of Rhinelander school board race is a hot one. Three of its nine seats are up for election April 7, with five candidates in pursuit: incumbents Duane Frey, Mike Roberts and Merlin Van Buren, and challengers Doug Artus and Bill Freudenberg.
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