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That’s all she wrote: City council balks at idea to hire full-time grant writer
Run up the flagpole but finding few salutes, an idea to add a full-time grant writer for the city made for much of the discussion at Monday’s Rhinelander common council meeting.
City’s running water order ends today
The City of Rhinelander announced earlier this week that the running water order” that was issued for certain water customers within the City will end, effective today — Friday, March 13. The city stated in its announcement that its Water Utility has observed that the frost has released from the …
Ruby’s Pantry adjusts closing time for monthly distribution
Ruby’s Pantry, a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church in Rhinelander, distributes food on the third Tuesday of each month at the National Guard Armory, 1136 Adams Way, in Rhinelander.
Pelican town board approves replacement for short-lived pressure washer
A new pressure washer will soon be in the works for Pelican’s town shop, after the town board’s regular meeting Monday at the Pelican Town Hall. With town chairman Nick Scholtes absent due to illness, supervisor Walter Dahlquist Jr. led the brief meeting.
Rhinelander hotel named Best of AmericInn award winner
The AmericInn by Wyndham at 648 West Kemp Street announced it has been awarded the annual Best of AmericInn Award, which recognizes the brand’s top performing hotels and their staff.
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Oneida County zoning approves contested Cassian sawmill project
Following a March 4 public hearing, the Oneida County Planning and Development Committee has approved a conditional use permit for a proposed sawmill operation in the town of Cassian, overriding objections from nearby residents but attaching conditions to address concerns about noise, water use, and closeness to neighboring homes.
Rhinelander High School celebrates students and staff of the month
Rhinelander High School celebrated “Student of the Month” on Thursday morning, Feb. 26. The ceremony took place in the High School library. The event was hosted by RHS Associate Principal Matt Knott with doughnuts, juice and water being served. Parents, staff and students celebrated the student achievements and teachers presented …
Three Lakes Lions Club Rose Sale going on now
Three Lakes as well as 25 other Lions Clubs in the state will sell and deliver roses. Club members take orders for roses to Wisconsin locations listed below until March 25 which will be delivered by Lions Club members on April 17 or 18.
Oneida County Court Report
The following cases were recently filed or heard in Oneida County Circuit Court from Feb. 24 to March 2:
Future Business Leaders compete at regional competition
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) regionals were held Saturday, Feb. 7 at Loyal High School. That day two Rhinelander students competed against 29 other schools in the North/Central Wisconsin area.
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Rhinelander Chamber’s Up North Expo a busy event
The 2026 edition of the Up North Community Expo is in the books. Lauren Sackett, chief executive officer of the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce, said this was the fourth year for the event, held at the Hodag Dome featuring “a wide variety of different businesses and organizations there to showcase …
Generations generate a fine forum
Whether a passionate candidate, a curious audience member, or an inspired student helping it happen, last Wednesday’s Rhinelander School Board Candidate Forum offered quite an educational opportunity.
Community partners to host ‘Game Design and Development Lab’ March 11
For the fourth year in a row, in partnership with the 2026 Global Game Jam, the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program, Nicolet College and ArtStart are hosting a “Game Design and Development Lab” for middle school and high school students.
Oneida County closes snowmobile trails
Oneida County’s snowmobile trail system, including its state-funded and club-funded trails, closed on Friday, March 6.
Oneida County seeks to limit permits for properties with violations
The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee moved closer this week to defining how and whether zoning permits can be issued for properties with existing violations, though some legal realities will prevent the ordinance from going as far as some members had hoped.
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