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Supreme Court conservatives erupt as Act 10 litigation unfolds
A divided state Supreme Court recently gave the state Legislature a mere three-day extension to respond to a petition asking the court to directly take up a challenge to the state’s law prohibiting most collective bargaining by public employees, with two justices sitting out any participation in the decision.
Rhinelander nurse earns DAISY Award
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital recently honored Holli Denton, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses “in recognition of her commitment and patient-centered approach to care.” The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day, according to an Aspirus press release.
Admiring the art
David, Laura and Evelyn MacFarland view artwork during the opening reception for the School District of Rhinelander Student Art Show at ArtStart in Rhinelander Thursday, Feb. 6.
Oneida County forestry dept., committee clash on code
It hasn’t snowed much, and significant snow might or might not be on the way, but Oneida County snowmobile trails are open as of today, which is a big delight for snowmobilers and a big relief to many area businesses.
Future business leaders compete at regionals
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) regionals were held Saturday, Feb. 1 at Edgar High School. Eight Rhinelander students competed against 29 other schools in the North/Central Wisconsin area.
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Bond reduced for Michigan man accused of threatening judge, newspaper publisher
A Michigan man accused of making threats against an Oneida County judge and a newspaper publisher is free after posting $2,000 in cash. Court records show Peter Thomas Gruich was released from custody on Tuesday after Judge Leon Stenz of Forest County agreed to reduce his bond from $40,000 to …
Fire destroys Pine Lake building
Volunteer firefighters from the Town of Pine Lake and several other local departments responded to a structure fire on Hildy Lane, off of W. View Road, on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2025.
Rhinelander Community Foundation opens 2025 grant application cycle
The Rhinelander Community Foundation (RCF) has announced that its 2025 annual grant application cycle is open from now until Feb. 28. Qualified organizations serving the Rhinelander area are encouraged to apply for funding to support impactful projects and programs that benefit the community, RCF officials explained in a press release.
Oneida County snowmobile trails to open today
A public service announcement (PSA) was issued by the Oneida County forestry department on Tuesday advising the public that the county’s snowmobile trail system will open at 8 a.m.
Tree board poised to revitalize city’s urban forest
With the help of a grant from the Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service, the City of Rhinelander Tree Board is preparing to revitalize and diversify the Hodag City’s urban forest.
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Nicolet College accepting applications for board of trustees
The Nicolet College District Board Appointment Committee is accepting applications for four positions on the Nicolet College Board of Trustees. Three of the successful candidates will serve a three-year term, ending June 2028, and the interim employer vacancy until June 2027, according to a Nicolet press release.
St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl cards available
Mark your calendars with a four-leaf clover (or maybe a dancing leprechaun), because St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Brown Street in downtown Rhinelander at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15 and $5 cards are available now. from participating …
VA Medical Center announces Rhinelander town hall
In a push to strengthen ties with local veterans, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will hit the road in February for a series of town halls across Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
DOJ identifies sheriff’s deputy, driver involved in fatal Newbold incident
The Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has identified the Oneida County sheriff’s deputy and driver involved in a traffic incident in Newbold earlier this month that resulted in the driver’s death.
Rhinelander Police Department announces return of the Citizen’s Police Academy
The City of Rhinelander has announced it will be holding a Citizen’s Police Academy this spring. It will run for nine weeks, starting March 5 and ending April 23. The participants will meet one night per week, usually on Wednesday evenings, between the hours of 6 and 10 p.m.
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