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Fee-less weight limit permit, upcoming road maintenance projects discussed by Stella town board
Unusual circumstances this year for the town of Stella’s seasonal rate limits led the agenda at last Tuesday’s meeting of the town board. Revisiting a decision made at the board’s November meeting, town chairman William “Casey” Crump observed 2026 weight limit permits must be completed and submitted to exceed the …
Dancin’ Doc Dillamond and His Kid
Tommy Wartman, left, and daughter Reagan were among the throng of 180 celebrating the YMCA of the Northwoods-Beck Family Y’s “Wicked” themed Father and Daughter Dance at The Pines Event Center Saturday, Feb. 28.
New TID proposed for North Stevens St. area
Rhinelander’s latest Tax Incremental District, TID 13, took its first steps toward becoming a reality Tuesday morning with the convening of the Joint Review Board. The proposed district includes 25 contiguous parcels in the North Stevens Street area.
Gruich fires attorney in judicial threat case
A Michigan man accused of threatening an Oneida County judge and a local newspaper publisher has dismissed his attorney and retained new legal counsel, prompting the court to postpone his upcoming jury trial and schedule a new trial date.
Town utility permit policy, road projects among topics discussed by Newbold town board
The Newbold town board made strides toward a new town utility permit policy and weighing a slate of possible road projects at its regular meeting last Thursday, Feb. 26. Supervisor Petra Pietrzak was absent.
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RPD announces release of sex offender Winkler
Michael W. Winkler Sr. was released from incarceration on Tuesday, March 3, the Rhinelander Police Department announced in a press release and on Facebook that day. Winkler will reside at 949 North Stevens Street in Rhinelander. The RPD describes him as being 5-foot-10, with white hair and green eyes, and …
Lifetime sex offender transferring into Rhinelander area
On Tuesday, March 3, Mark Dlugopolski’s transfer of supervision to the Rhinelander area was approved by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office stated in a press release Wednesday.
Mayoral candidates to share views at forum March 12
This year’s mayoral race in Rhinelander will take center stage next Thursday, March 12, as incumbent Kris Hanus and challenger Tom Barnett meet at the Nicolet College Theatre in the 2026 Mayoral Candidate Forum.
Seasonal weight restrictions expected soon
Oneida County’s seasonal weight restrictions on county highways are expected to begin soon, according to a press release from the highway department. Officials are advising drivers and businesses to prepare in advance.
LWV Northwoods urges candidates to participate in VOTE411.org for voters
The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods is inviting all county board supervisor candidates in Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas counties, as well as school board candidates in Rhinelander, Minocqua, Eagle River, Merrill and Tomahawk, to participate in the League’s nonpartisan online voter guide at VOTE411.org for the upcoming April …
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Talented kids win cash in Rhinelander GFWC Woman’s Club’s K-12 writing contest
The Rhinelander GFWC Woman’s Club held an awards ceremony for an area-wide K-12 writing contest featuring 82 submissions last month. Over 100 people were in attendance to witness 23 students receive over $300 in cash prizes for their poems and/or short stories. The remaining students each received food tokens compliments …
New Kid on the Blocks
Holly Wilcox, 4, begins piecing together a creation at the Rhinelander District Library’s Builders Club Thursday, Feb. 26.
Democrat Clark makes case for the Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District seat
Fred Clark, a Democrat from the Bayfield area, visited with The Lakeland Times recently to introduce himself, share some of his political positions and say why he feels he’s the right person to take over Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany’s seat in Congress representing the 7th District.
OCHS Furball fundraiser set for April 23
According to the press release, the Oneida County Humane Society (OCHS) will hold its 11th annual Furball fundraiser on April 23, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rondele Ranch Graham Center in Harshaw. The event will feature raffles, auctions, music, and what organizers describe as the popular Dessert Dash. …
Rhinelander man injured in Lake Tomahawk snowmobile crash
A 56 year-old Rhinelander man was injured in a snowmobile crash in Lake Tomahawk on Feb. 25. In a press release from Terri Hook, chief deputy of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, she said the sheriff’s office was notified of a snowmobile accident on a trail off of Lyannas Road …
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