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Rhinelander students compete at DECA State
From Feb. 24-26, 15 Rhinelander High School students competed at the Wisconsin DECA State Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva. DECA is an organization that helps prepare students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
Governor’s budget would boost resident deer hunting license fee by 91 percent
Faced with a deficit in the state Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Account, Gov. Tony Evers has proposed in his 2025-27 budget to significantly boost the cost of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses.
Construction begins
Crews from Musson Brothers of Rhinelander began some of the initial work last week on School District of Rhinelander facility upgrades approved by voters in a 2024 referendum. According to a district memo, work began to install new gas and electric service to the tech ed wing of the building.
Consumer protection: DMV adds new security process, alert option to deter fraud
During National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains its new verification process and alert tool to help consumers protect thier identities.
Leveling up
Six-year-old Elliott Eernisse, left, and eight-year-old Rylan Klenk, right, play Popple at the 2025 Global Game Jam Showcase Night on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Nicolet College in Rhinelander.
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Board denies sex offender’s request for exception to residency restriction
The City of Rhinelander’s Sex Offender Residency Review Board has denied an appeal filed by a 49-year-old Rhinelander woman who was seeking permission to move to a residence on Harvey Street. The decision was handed down on Thursday evening, Feb. 20, after a brief quasi-judicial hearing.
Sign of relief: Newbold town shop to get identifiable sign
Newbold town chairman Dan Hess said during a town board meeting on Feb. 27 people have been requesting the town shop have some sort of signage added to help identify the building off of Bridge Road.
Former Rhinelander resident releases first story collection
After a long career as a writer in professional positions, award-winning author Dan Bruneau has published his first collection of stories. The Journey and the Destination includes 25 stories, mostly creative nonfiction but with several fictional pieces as well.
DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at polls
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID.
On the move: RFP for new Northwoods Transit Connections building goes to the DOT
The slow, steady process toward a new home for Northwoods Transit Connections (NTC) continues. Barb Newman, NTC director, told The Lakeland Times on Feb. 27 she sent architectural and engineering requests for proposals to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) for review there.
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Eagle River planning commission sends CUP application to city council
The developer of an apartment complex on Eagle River’s east side has submitted a conditional use permit (CUP) application to add more apartments to the project. The city’s planning commission voted on Feb. 6 to recommend to the city’s common council the issuance of that CUP allowing for the expansion.
Newbold man sentenced for possession of child pornography
A Newbold man who pleaded guilty in December to charges of transporting obscene material in interstate commerce on two separate occasions was sentenced on Feb. 26 to eight years in federal prison. On Sept. 17, 2023, an individual called law enforcement to report that he had found a duffel bag …
Youth encouraged to show art, music, demonstrations at expo
Registration is open through Sunday, March 23, for youth in grades K-8 (public/private/homeschool) to participate in the Oneida County Youth Creative Arts & Communication Expo. This event will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the First Congregational United Church of Chris, located next to …
Lac du Flambeau tribe won’t block roads
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians last week let it be known that until federal litigation against the town of Lac du Flambeau is decided the tribe won’t prevent access to four roads involved in that litigation.
Book Review: “Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman” by Mallory O’Meara
Jump! It was fun to do when you were three years old, in puddles, off curbs or, heaven forbid, off roofs where your mom said you’d “break your neck.” Van Halen told you to do it. The Pointer Sisters and Count Basie made it bounce, The Stones made it flash. …
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