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Is that your final answer?
Students from Rhinelander High School carefully consider a question during a match against a team from Northland Pines High School during the annual Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl regional tournament Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at Nicolet College in Rhinelander.
Lake Tomahawk board adopts new mining-related resolution
The Lake Tomahawk town board voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a new resolution related to sulfide mining in Oneida County. Town chairman George DeMet said he placed the item on the agenda.
YMCA accepting Teen Character Award nominations
The YMCA of the Northwoods will host the annual YMCA Teen Character Awards on Sunday, April 6. Rhinelander Rotary Club is returning as the presenting sponsor, according to a YMCA press release.
COPE coalition donates to NAMI Northern Lakes
The holiday season may be over, but the season of giving is not. The Northwoods Tri- County Mental Health COPE Coalition has continued to give by donating $500 to the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Northern Lakes, to support services and programming in our communities.
LdF tribe prepares to barricade roads in easement dispute
The town of Lac du Flambeau and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians remain at odds over four roads — Annie Sunn Lane, Center Sugarbush Lane, East Ross Allen Lake Lane and Elsie Lake Lane — that have expired easements involving tribal property, with the tribe …
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Northwoods Recovery: Never on a break
Recently, I traveled to my favorite Caribbean beach getaway for what can’t honestly be characterized as a vacation, but rather a too-short break from our Northwoods wintry weather. Inspired no doubt by strolling past open-air beach bars busy with mostly European tourists downing happy hour margaritas, I was touched by …
No injuries after train hits car
A small car was damaged Thursday when it was struck by a train in Rhinelander. No injuries were reported.
Oneida County Court Report
The following cases were recently filed or heard in Oneida County Circuit Court:
Appeals court upholds conviction in Oneida County drunk driving homicide
The District III Court of Appeals, based in Wausau, has denied an appeal filed by a 40-year-old Stevens Point man serving a prison sentence in connection with a fatal accident in Minocqua in the summer of 2020.
Chamber announces nominees for annual awards
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Awards Gala and Fundraiser event on Thursday, Jan. 23, beginning at 4:30 p.m, at The Pines Event Center.
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Snowmobiling biggest winter draw, but no snow yet
The Lakeland area thrives on up-north fun year-round. During the warmer months, the streets are bustling with out-of-towners exploring downtown shops or dining at local restaurants, and the lakes are teeming with activity. But when winter arrives, the local economy depends on winter sport enthusiasts: ice fishermen, fat tire bikers, …
Gliding into the new year
Crescent Elementary School students Roselynn Dalka (standing) and Everly Fenske-Radzinski enjoyed some “skate-tacular” adventures during a visit to the Rhinelander Ice Arena (RIA) earlier this week.
Pitlik’s Resort to host third annual Winter Regatta
Pitlik’s Winter Regatta, hosted by the Sand Beach Resort in Sugar Camp, will take place on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25. The Regatta plays host to the “Northwoods’ largest outdoor winter cornhole tournament,” which begins at 11 a.m.
St. Germain enhanced-wake committee holds initial meeting
St. Germain’s enhanced-wake committee held its inaugural meeting on Dec. 18. The ad-hoc body is tasked by the town board with the single goal of preparing and presenting a draft ordinance for the board’s consideration regarding the regulation of enhanced-wake boats on town lakes.
DOT wants input on plan to fix Hwy. 51 intersection
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public involvement meeting later this month to share proposed alternatives for a proposed improvement project on U.S. Highway 51 at the County K/Swamp Lake Road intersection in Oneida County.
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