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Two SDR principials to retire
Come fall, two School District of Rhinelander elementary schools will have new leadership. Following a closed session Monday evening, the district’s board of education approved the retirement of Paul Johnson and Gayle Daniel effective at the end of this school year.
Northwoods Recovery
It could be another symptom of advancing old age, or perhaps simply boredom, but from the safety of this Northwoods perch I frequently catch myself suddenly reliving some of the long-forgotten and unbelievably stupid actions, incidents and anecdotes that stand out from my addiction years. Rather embarrassing, but for the …
Sign up now for YMCA’s annual father-daughter dance
Attention all fathers and daughters! The YMCA of the Northwoods is excited to announce the return of its annual father-daughter dance with the charming theme “Sweet on You”. The dance will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15.
Three Lakes Board of Education approves two-part capital referendum
The School District of Rhinelander is far from the only Northwoods school district holding a referendum this spring. Voters in the Tomahawk and Northland Pines districts will find an operational referendum question on their Feb. 18 ballot and last week the Three Lakes School District Board of Education voted unanimously …
School district representatives to meet with state legislators
The School District of Rhinelander has been selected to take part in a meeting with state legislators focused on the success of school programs that promote career opportunities for students.
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Evers signs executive order creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention
Earlier this month, Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order creating a new executive office within his administration to boost violence prevention efforts statewide, earning praise from Democrats and ridicule from Republicans as a political stunt and boondoggle.
Community blood drive in Manitowish Waters Feb. 6
There will be a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Manitowish Waters Women’s Service League is sponsoring the blood drive, to be held at the community center near the intersection of Airport Road and U.S. Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters.
One dead in officer-involved incident in Newbold
One person is dead following an officer-involved incident in the Town of Newbold Friday evening. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at approximately 9:15 p.m. an Oneida County sheriff’s deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on State Highway 47 at Northwestern Avenue in …
Council signs off on transfer of HazMat team to Rhinelander Fire
The Rhinelander Fire Department is in the process of taking over the leadership duties of the Oneida County Hazardous Materials Response (HazMat) Team. Last week, the city’s common council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the city and the Oneida County sheriff’s office establishing a “cooperative framework” between the …
Hwy. 8 water tower to be repaired
The city water tower on U.S. Highway 8 is due for interior repainting and other improvements. Last week, the Rhinelander Common Council accepted a quote of $165,900 from Water Tower Clean and Coat of Lodi for completion of the work, as requested by city waste water foreman Curt Johnson.
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Rhinelander DECA students deliver at districts
DECA Districts was held in Wisconsin Rapids on Jan 10. Sixteen Rhinelander students competed against about 500 other students from the north-central region of Wisconsin in numerous business-related fields.
ADRC offers workshop for those living with chronic conditions
The Aging and Disability Resource (ADRC) of Oneida County and the Wisconsin Institute of Healthy Aging are offering a Living Well With Chronic Conditions workshop.
Local snowmobile trails to remain closed
Officials in Vilas and Iron counties have decided to open their snowmobile trails for the season but the trails in Oneida County will remain closed as the Northwoods experiences another relatively mild winter.
Library announces programs for children
The Rhinelander District Library is offering a number of programs for young children during the month of February.
Lac du Flambeau tribal council votes to leave roads open
The tribal council for the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Chippewa Indians let a Jan. 16 deadline expire without barricading four roads at the center of a dispute with the town of Lac du Flambeau that has gone on for nearly two years.
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