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Lake Tomahawk board formally approves enhanced wake ordinance
It took less than one minute of the Lake Tomahawk Town Board’s 19-minute meeting on July 10 for the panel to formally approve a hazardous wake ordinance.
Three-generation business reaches final chapter with retirement of founder’s grandson
After 50 years and countless completed projects, Rick Larson called it a career on July 1, closing the book on a three-generation business responsible for the construction of numerous homes in the Rhinelander area.
County schedules another permit revocation hearing for Bangstad
For the second time in just more than a month, the Oneida County Planning & Development Committee has scheduled a revocation hearing after complaints that Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad has continued to violate conditions of his conditional use permit to operate an outdoor beer garden at his Minocqua …
Patriotic salute
Members of the Northwoods Honor Guard performed a ceremonial salute at the Hodag Park amphitheater on July 4, 2024 in recognition of Independence Day.
Riders urged to use caution when operating ATVs
So far this year, 17 people have been killed in ATV/UTV accidents, according to a recent press release from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Two of those fatalities happened on a frozen waterbody when a vehicle broke through the ice. One of those was in Price County and the …
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Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses injunction against pro-life protester
Late last month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck a blow for free speech, concluding that a court order prohibiting an anti-abortion protester from being near a Planned Parenthood worker violated his First Amendment rights.
Oneida County Transfer Station suffers fire
An early morning fire prompted the temporary closure of the Oneida County Solid Waste Transfer Station on County Highway K Tuesday.
Door County judge grants relief to short-term rental owners in Sister Bay
In a case that could ultimately have ramifications for short-term rentals around the state, a Door County judge has issued a temporary injunction against the village of Sister Bay, allowing a short-term rental cottage to resume rentals while the owners of the cottage appeal a decision to deny them a …
Police department marks 20th anniversary of officer’s sacrifice
On the Fourth of July, the Rhinelander Police Department’s Facebook page featured just one post. The brief message commemorated the 20th anniversary of the death of Sgt. Stephen G. Martin.
Project North organizers announce submission deadlines
Project North, a collaborative music, art, and sustainability festival, will return to downtown Rhinelander on Sept. 20-21.
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School district receives state tech ed grant
The School District of Rhinelander is celebrating a substantial boost to its ongoing effort to modernize technical education facilities and equipment at James Williams Middle School and Rhinelander High School.
Red, White, Blue & Green
Rhinelander’s very own Hodag was in a patriotic mood Thursday, July 4, 2024 as it rode on top of a van with an American flag during the city’s Independence Day Parade.
Teens make court appearances in death of Lincoln Hills employee
A second teenager has been charged in connection with the death of a Lincoln Hills youth counselor following an assault at the detention center on June 24.
Celebrating Smokey’s enduring message
Smokey Bear celebrated his 80th birthday last Tuesday evening with a visit to the home of another legend of the woodlands — the Rhinelander Hodag.
Waterway below Eagle River bridge temporarily closed for vehicle retrieval
The waterway below the Bridge Street bridge in Eagle River was temporarily closed to marine traffic Friday morning so that a vehicle could be retrieved from the water, according to the Eagle River Police Department.
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