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Walk to End Alzheimer’s event Sept. 21 in Rhinelander
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Rhinelander area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Hodag Dome, 863 Hodag Dome Drive, Rhinelander.
Cassian board votes to appeal BOA decision on wellness center CUP
The Cassian town board held a rare Friday night meeting on Aug. 23 to decide whether to appeal the Oneida County Board of Adjustment’s July 25 decision granting a conditional use permit (CUP) to the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) for the construction of a 36-bed adolescent wellness center.
A ‘WILD’ Triathlon
Just ducky or a party fowl? The field of swimmers and kayakers didn’t seem to mind a few extra feathered participants for the aquatic portion of the 12th annual Hodag Mini-Triathlon, held Saturday, Aug. 24 at Holiday Acres Resort.
Local man killed in Cassian ATV crash
A 66-year-old Hazelhurst man was killed Sunday evening when the ATV he was operating struck a telephone pole in the Town of Cassian.
Nicolet College students become published authors
Two Nicolet College students, Jessica Eernisse and Drew Schulta, have turned their passion for storytelling into published books. Both students enrolled in the college’s Advanced Creative Writing course and took on the challenge of writing a full manuscript, the college announced in a press release.
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Downtown plaza emerges as potential site for Rouman memorial
A final decision has not been made but the Rhinelander Common Council moved closer Monday to answering the question of which city-owned space should be renamed to honor the Rouman family following the tragic loss of George Rouman in a car accident in June and his father Mike Rouman’s passing …
Meeting on Lac du Flambeau road issue draws large crowd to Woodruff
On Aug. 23, the Lac du Flambeau town board took another shot at asking elected officials at the state and federal level for help in resolving its dispute with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians over expired road easements.
What you need to know about Wisconsin’s new school vaccine guidelines
As Wisconsin students prepare for the 2024-25 school year, new vaccination guidelines are being introduced to enhance health and safety in schools.
Reps. Swearingen, Felzkowski receive Wisconsin Counties Association’s ‘Outstanding Legislator Award’
State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) have been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with the “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for their work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.
Zuckerberg: Biden administration pressured Meta to censor
In an August 26 letter to U.S. House judiciary committee chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the chief of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, alleged that the Biden administration pressured Meta and its companies, including Facebook, to censor its users, especially during the pandemic.
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Federal appeals court upholds conviction in trafficking case
A federal appeals court has affirmed the conviction of a 38-year-old Rhinelander man serving a 25-year sentence for trafficking a child. In an 11-page opinion filed Aug. 1, the judges of the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago found that Oneida County Det. Sgt. Chad Wanta “acted recklessly” …
Farley to speak at Light Up the Night for Recovery event in Rhinelander
The Oneida County Health Department has announced this year’s Light Up the Night for Recovery event will take place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Hodag Park amphitheater. The keynote speaker will be Tom Farley, brother of the late actor Chris Farley.
County board creates deputy position to help lead new department
On the first day of its existence, the newly formed Oneida County Human Services Department will become Oneida County’s largest government agency — a huge department employing more than 100 people —and this past week the county board of supervisors created a new deputy director position to help the agency’s …
School district announces facility naming and sponsorship plan
As the School District of Rhinelander prepares for construction of new technical education facilities at James Williams Middle School and Rhinelander High School in 2025, the board of education has finalized a facility naming and sponsorship plan.
Downtown Duck Dash set for Sept. 7
Get ready to “quack up” at the third annual Downtown Duck Dash Sept. 7 in Downtown Rhinelander. For the third year Downtown Rhinelander Inc is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods to host this fundraiser event.
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