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Overdose death trial off the calendar
The trial of a La Crosse County woman accused of providing a 45-year-old Rhinelander man with the controlled substances that took his life two years ago is off the court calendar following a pretrial conference Thursday afternoon before Judge Mary Sowinski.
Kiwanis Club announces more donations to Hodag Park project
Arguably, the purest melody that exists in this world is the symphony of unfettered joy that erupts when young children are at play. Bill Vancos loves that sound.
NWLT announces snowshoe hike at Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area
The public is invited to join Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) for a free guided snowshoe walk at the Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area in Rhinelander. The walk will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, organizers said in a press release.
Nicolet College Foundation to accept scholarship applications in February
At the start of the new calendar year, the Nicolet College Foundation is gearing up to accept scholarship applications for the 2025-26 academic year and encourages those planning to attend Nicolet College to apply.
Tiffany reintroduces legislation to ban DEI in the federal government
Northwoods U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin-7) has reintroduced his Fairness, Anti-Discrimination and Individual Rights (FAIR) Act, which would partially codify in statute President Trump’s executive order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government.
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New Parkinson’s support group launching at YMCA of the Northwoods
The Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA), in partnership with the YMCA of the Northwoods, is launching a new Parkinson’s support group to provide community, resources, and encouragement for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease as well as their caregivers.
Newbold board to hold public hearing on TRH ordinance
The Newbold town board has scheduled a public hearing to gather input and as a next step in adopting an ordinance regulating tourist rooming houses. The board discussed the matter during its Jan. 30 meeting.
Rhinelander library to host author event April 8
The Rhinelander District Library is partnering with Nicolet College and the Friends of the Library to present an author event with Jennifer Chiaverini on Tuesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. in the Nicolet College Theater.
In State of the State, Evers declares the Year of the Kid
Republicans think the November elections heralded a rightward sea-change in politics, both nationally and in Wisconsin, but Gov. Tony Evers apparently didn’t get the memo, as he unveiled vintage Democratic spending proposals in his Jan. 22 State of the State address and repackaged some of the Democrats’ most controversial proposals, …
Wisconsin joins lawsuit opposing end to birthright citizenship
Wisconsin has joined a coalition of states challenging what they say is President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order ending birthright citizenship, the Fourteenth Amendment doctrine that those born on American soil are automatically citizens of the United States, except in certain limited circumstances.
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St. Germain has shortage of town supervisor, clerk and treasurer candidates
There’s a shortage of candidates for the St. Germain town board in this April’s election and it was a topic of discussion at a meeting of the town board on Jan. 23. The town is facing a major turnover in leadership this spring as town chairman Tom Christensen, supervisors Jim …
State Supreme Court race could set another spending record
After the deluge of ads and campaigning surrounding the presidential race in swing state Wisconsin, you may not be ready for this. But the big-money race for ideological control of the state Supreme Court is underway. And some are betting that the two candidates and their allies will exceed the …
Fourth of July fireworks display moved to West Side Park for 2025
For one year only, the City of Rhinelander’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display will move from its traditional home at Hodag Park to West Side Park. The common council chose the west side venue on Monday evening, after city administration explained that the planned road and utility construction project …
Taste of Chocolate launches in Downtown Rhinelander
Do you love chocolate? Now is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious treat and support local businesses. The annual Downtown Rhinelander Inc. Taste of Chocolate fundraising event, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank, kicked off on Jan. 27 and will continue until Valentine’s Day.
Bo-Boen Club received special permission to open its Oneida trails
In bombshell emails obtained by The Lakeland Times, the state Department of Natural Resources gave permission to the president of the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club to open a three-mile stretch of snowmobile trail in Oneida County, despite that club’s deciding vote last week against opening the countywide trail system because of …
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