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Council awards contract for Messer project
The Rhinelander Common Council received a welcome surprise Monday evening when they learned that the bids received for the upcoming Messer Street road and utility improvement project were lower than expected.
School District of Rhinelander Drama Department to present ‘Tuck Everlasting’
The School District of Rhinelander Drama Department will present “Tuck Everlasting” Thursday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 2 at the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School.
Trig and Tula Solberg honored with prestigious Peter J. Larkin Award for Community Service
The community-centric focus of T.A. Solberg Company, Inc. was given its due recognition this week as Trygve (Trig) and Tula Solberg received the Peter J. Larkin Award for Community Service from the National Grocers Association (NGA) in Las Vegas.
Fish fry to benefit family
St Albert the Great Catholic Church, Land O’ Lakes, has announced the 2025 Fish Fry date and benefactor. After a short Covid hiatus this benevolent event successfully returned in 2024, organizers said in a press release. This 2025 event is expected to be bigger than ever.
Former school janitor wants sexual assault conviction vacated
A former elementary school custodian convicted of pulling a fifth-grade student into a closet and touching her inappropriately has asked an appeals court to vacate his conviction,
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Oneida County snowmobile trails close
Less than a month after the Oneida County snowmobile trail system opened, warm weather has led to its closure. On Monday, the Oneida County forestry, land and recreation department issued a press release saying all trails, state and club funded, were to close Wednesday at 8 a.m.
Walker, Holmes file invasion of privacy lawsuit against Bangstad
The publisher and general manager of The Lakeland Times have filed a lawsuit against the owner of the Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC), alleging invasion of privacy by using their names and images for commercial purposes without their permission.
One dead in Vilas County snowmobile accident
A 59-year-old Illinois man died as the result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident late Saturday afternoon in St. Germain. According to a press release from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, the dispatch center received a call just before 5 p.m. reporting a snowmobiler had struck a tree along …
Oneida County seeking a new medical examiner
Over the course of the past several weeks, Oneida County has been without a full-time medical examiner. Crystal Schaub, who started as an limited term employee (LTE) deputy medical examiner in June 2016, was promoted to the position of medical examiner in January, 2019.
SDR educators offer feedback on target-based grading
One semester in, School District of Rhinelander educators recently told the board of education they believe the district is “on the right path” as students, staff and parents adjust to target-based grading. The board’s Feb. 17 meeting featured an update on district’s move from traditional grading to the new assessment …
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Oneida County DAV van drivers needed
The Oneida County DAV van is a free service that takes veterans who live in any county to the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Mich. The route originates in Rhinelander and travels the “northern route” via Lake Tomahawk, Woodruff, Arbor Vitae, St. Germain and Eagle River on Monday and …
Oneida County health encourages radon testing
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. This colorless, odorless gas can seep into buildings and be deadly at high levels. In Wisconsin, 1 in 10 homes has elevated radon levels. Fortunately, radon is easy to detect, and leaks can be fixed. During National Radon Action …
Boh waives preliminary hearing in negligent homicide case
A 23-year-old Arbor Vitae man has been bound for further proceedings after waiving his right to a preliminary on charges associated with a three-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 51 last July that took the lives of a Hazelhurst couple and injured another motorist.
Rhinelander High School first semester honor roll announced
The following Rhinelander High School students earned honor roll status for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year.
RAFP announces annual spring challenge, anniversary celebration
The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) is challenging local residents to contribute to the Annual Spring Challenge. Two local families, who wish to remain anonymous, have agreed once again to make a partial match for all donations or pledges received from March 1 through April 30, according to an RAFP …
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