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Rhinelander city council to consider making Brown Street a one-way
The Rhinelander city council on Tuesday agreed to move forward with having city administrators work with Town & Country Engineering to explore what it would take to have one-way traffic on Brown Street. Mayor Kris Hanus provided the council with “some back story on this grenade that I kind of …
Lake Tomahawk Lions 36th Annual Spring Luncheon on June 12
The Lake Tomahawk Lions on June 12 will host the 36th annual spring luncheon at the Raymond F. Sloan Center in Lake Tomahawk. This year’s theme is “Garden Party.” Along with its signature chicken salad, many other tasty salads will be served by club members.
The Rhinelander Lions donate $40,000 to Kiwanis splash pad project
The Rhinelander Lions donated $40,000 to the Rhinelander Kiwanis for the Hodag Park Splash Pad Project being built this summer.
Hodag Water Shows announces 2025 schedule, community ski school
Hodag Water Shows Announces 2025 Summer Show Schedule and Community Ski School. The Hodag Water Shows water ski team is excited to unveil its 2025 summer performance schedule, featuring a full lineup of high-energy, family-friendly shows along the shores of Boom Lake at Hodag Park in Rhinelander.
Rhinelander Historical Society Museum announces summer hours
The Rhinelander Historical Society Museum, located at 9 South Pelham Street between the courthouse and McDonald's, will be open for visitors from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The museum welcomes guests Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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RHI celebrates inaugural United Express flight from Chicago O’Hare
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (RHI) held a ceremony and ribbon cutting to celebrate the inaugural United Express flight touching down on May 22. The airport is now offering United Express flights to and from Chicago O’Hare International Airport on a seasonal basis.
Celebrating our future educators
On May 15, Rhinelander High School proudly honored 11 outstanding seniors who have chosen to pursue a career in education during our first-ever Senior Signing Day for Future Educators. Each of these students selected an impactful educator who has inspired their journey.
Oneida County board supports Stewardship — with big caveat
The Oneida County Board of Supervisors overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to go on the record supporting the state Department of Natural Resources’ Stewardship program, but did so by amending a resolution of support to oppose bonding as a mechanism for funding the program and to oppose any new Stewardship land acquisitions.
Pioneer Park Historical Complex opens for 2025 season
The Pioneer Park Historical Complex is proud to open its gates for the 2025 regular season on Saturday, May 24, welcoming locals and visitors from across the Northwoods and beyond to experience one of the region’s most unique cultural attractions.
Free live music at Hodag Park this summer
NRG Media presents the 2025 Hodag Park Concert Series. Starting June 3 and continuing for eight total concerts every other Tuesday until Sept. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hodag Park Amphitheater in Rhinelander.
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Wisconsin lawmakers react to Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill squeaked through the U.S. House of Representatives by a single big, beautiful vote this past week, 215-214, drawing predictable reactions from Wisconsin lawmakers as the reconciliation package heads to the Senate.
Northwoods Recovery: Overdose loss, community impact, a call for change
Today, here in the Northwoods, a drug addict overdosed and died. Although I have no way of verifying it, statistical probability will tell you this type of fatal occurrence is practically a foregone conclusion; if not today than certainly tomorrow.
Hunter, boater and ATV safety courses in June
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program are co-sponsoring Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) certified hunter, boater, and ATV safety courses.
Rhinelander Car Show pre-registration open
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is taking pre-registrations for the 27 annual Rhinelander Car Show held on June 14. Located on Brown Street again this year, the event typically features over 175 cars and coincides with the art fair on the courthouse lawn.
HOSA Color Run
The Rhinelander High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Club held its third annual Color Run Saturday, May 17 around the RHS campus. The even drew more than 100 runners for the 5-kilometer race and 17 for the 1-mile fun run.
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