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The Recreational Rodeo Rides Again
As temperatures rise and the end of the school year draws near, community members have joined together to offer all area third-graders a safe and responsible introduction to a variety of summer activities at the 7th annual Recreational Rodeo on Friday, May 9.
Leadership Oneida County graduates 14th class
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the graduation of the 14th class of Leadership Oneida County. Thirteen new graduates of the program were recognized in a ceremony at Nicolet College on Thursday, May 8. These community and business leaders participated in monthly day-long activities September through May, and …
Rhinelander water woes outlined at public information meeting for proposed well at Nicolet College
A public information meeting at Nicolet College Monday was attended by nearly 70 people, the topic a proposed municipal water well for the city of Rhinelander that would be built on property of Nicolet College, which is in the town of Pelican.
Felzkowski and Callahan announce May 19 listening sessions
Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) announced new listening sessions across the 35th Assembly District, which includes all of Lincoln and Langlade Counties and portions of Marathon, Oconto, Shawano, and Oneida counties.
5th Annual Hodag Heritage Festival this weekend
Rhinelander’s most legendary celebration returns for its fifth year on Saturday, May 17. A full day of events will take place at Pioneer Park, including a pancake breakfast by the VFW, kids’ bounce house and activities, exhibitors, a Hodag Quest, guest speakers, food and beer vendors, a Hodag art show, …
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Helke joins Rhinelander school board
The School District of Rhinelander Board of Education met with its new member for the first time on Monday. At a special May 12 meeting, the school board welcomed Rhinelander police officer Kurt Helke as its new member. Helke won his seat on the board in the April 1 election, …
Demmer Library to hold Memorial Day Weekend used book sale
The Demmer Library will hold its Memorial Day Weekend Used Book Sale in the lower level of the library on Saturday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. A wide selection of adult fiction and nonfiction, youth, children’s, hardcover, and paperback books will be available.
Oneida County zoning to take ‘harder line’ on ‘missing’ citations
If the dog ate your county zoning citation before you could see it, or if it just got lost in the mail a decade ago and now the government is finally knocking on your door, don’t necessarily expect the Oneida County zoning department to be shedding any tears for you.
Sunrise ceremony and water walk honor Anishinaabe traditions ahead of Hodag Heritage Fest
While the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Hodag Heritage Festival events kick off later in the morning, an early opportunity for reflection and environmental stewardship will take place beforehand.
New Cassian town board sends wake boat ordinance draft to the DNR
It took the new Cassian town board not even two minutes at Monday’s meeting to approve sending a draft of an enhanced wake ordinance to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for review.
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Spring Soirée and Cornhole Clash for kids
Join the Clambake Society and ArtStart this Saturday, May 17 from 4 to 10 p.m. for the Spring Soirée and Cornhole Clash. General admission will be $10 and include one drink. Two-person cornhole team registrations are $30, and there will be cash prizes for first- and second-place.
Wabeno American Legion Social on June 2
Enjoy the fellowship of your comrades at Waubee Lake Lodge, 18398 Waubee Park Lane, Lakewood for the Legion Social scheduled for June 2. Cocktails from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and dinner hosted by Rodger and Bonnie VandenLangenberg.
RHS student awarded scholarship through program supported by financial industry promotes financial literacy
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt (Coalition), announced this year’s Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest recipients.
Protecting natural resources
Conservation warden Sam Eagan, left, tells Lexi Beran about his career during the Career Fair on Wednesday, April 30, at Rhinelander High School.
Newbold town board declines to change speeds, post signs on Black Lake Road and others
The Newbold town board had no opposition to town chairman Dan Hess saying he can contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office for additional presence on Black Lake Road and surrounding roads, as well as request a radar speed sign on that road.
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