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LdF town board approves payment, latest proposal to tribe in road dispute
The Lac du Flambeau town board has approved another monthly payment to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Fish Tales
Bob Lueder of Rhinelander caught a 15 1/2-inch crappie on Lake Samway in Crescent Township. He used a minnow for bait then promptly released it.
Lariviere gets 15 years in prison
At the end of a Friday afternoon sentencing hearing that lasted over 90 minutes, and featured markedly different descriptions of the defendant, Judge Daniel Overbey of Vilas County told Jasmine Lariviere he wasn’t sure if she’s calculative and manipulative, as the state alleged, or remorseful and committed to living a …
County to hire outside consultant, counsel to aid HSC transition
The Oneida County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to retain outside counsel and to hire an outside consultant to aid in the transition of delivery of services from the soon-to-be-defunct Human Service Center to a newly created county human services department.
Live music at Hodag Park
2023 Wisconsin State Country Band champion Ember, led by vocalist Sarah Buresh, got the crowd moving Tuesday, June 19 at the Hodag Park Amphitheater.
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Northwoods Recovery
Getting on in years occasionally brings an unexpected reward; I ran into some old workplace friends not seen in a very long time, and they seemed genuinely pleased to see me. Deeply gratifying, especially considering how much grief I once caused them.
Former governor shares love story, advice for Alzheimer’s caregivers
When a teenage Marty Schreiber first laid eyes on Elaine Thaney in a high school classroom more than seven decades ago he knew immediately that his life and hers would be intertwined.
Pioneer Park Historical Complex to host Smokey Bear exhibit
The public is invited to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday during National Forest Week, July 2-7, at the Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander.
Library Worm Race returns in July
July is an exciting month at the Rhinelander District Library with the annual Buck Lake Bash to be held on the 17th and the beloved Library Worm Race set for the afternoon of the 30th.
Fine imposed in terrorist threat case
A 62-year-old Harshaw man has been ordered to pay a $1,500 fine after pleading no contest to possession of a short-barreled shotgun, a Class H felony. Three other counts, including making terrorist threats, were dismissed but read-in for the purposes of sentencing, per a plea agreement with the state.
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Marshfield Clinic scientists seek ticks collected from citizens
As the summer holidays, vacations and outdoor activities hit high gear, scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are asking the public to submit ticks for the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS).
WILL challenges constitutionality of DNR gun rule
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is taking on an administrative rule crafted by the state Department of Natural Resources, saying it violates the Second Amendment and could result in fines for law-abiding citizens this summer.
Judge denies temporary injunction against Bangstad
Saying he was not judging the merits of the case, Oneida County circuit judge Michael Bloom on Monday nonetheless said Oneida County did not meet the criteria for a temporary injunction that would have immediately shut down Kirk Bangstad’s Minocqua Brewing Company.
Oneida County Health Department offers advice on animal bites and rabies
In a press release issued this week, the Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) reported it has conducted more than 40 animal bite/potential exposure investigations since Jan 1. The department is required under state statute 95.21 “Rabies Control Program” to prevent and control the spread of the rabies virus.
Community remembers Rhinelander’s showman
In the days since news broke that local business owner George Rouman, president of the Rouman Amusement Company and owner of the Fun Factory Sweet Shoppe, had died in a car accident in Lincoln County on June 9, individuals and organizations across the greater Rhinelander area have been sharing their …
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