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Health department encourages residents to test home for radon
The Oneida County Health Department is encouraging local residents to test their homes for radon, a colorless, odorless gas that can seep into buildings and be deadly at high levels. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking, county health officials noted in a press …
Supreme Court refuses to hear Wisconsin case on parental rights
In December, the United States Supreme Court dismissed a petition to hear a parental rights case involving a Wisconsin school district, in which a parents group had challenged the Eau Claire school district’s gender identity policies.
Rhinelander District Library announces Movie Mondays
The Rhinelander District Library will host monthly Movie Mondays starting on Jan. 13. “The Greatest Showman” will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. “Relax, eat some popcorn, and start your year with a song!,” library officials said in a press release. “‘The Greatest Showman’ …
Marshfield Clinic Health System completes merger with Sanford Health
Marshfield Clinic Health System and Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., have completed their merger and will now operate as Sanford Health, the companies announced this past week. Sanford Health is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Making the grade: School board hears update on district report card
The December meeting of the School District of Rhinelander’s board of education featured a presentation from Director of Instruction Ryan Ourada on the results of the annual state school report card. The district’s overall score was 63.1 which means it “meets expectations” according to the Department of Public Instruction’s rating …
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2025 starts with a bang
Lights of the Northwoods organizers celebrated 2025 with a New Year’s Day fireworks display. The event brought to an end another successful season for the nonprofit. The holiday light display was available to the public at Hodag Park throughout the month of December.
The ‘Winter Wellness Program’ for veterans
Ann Kleiman-Zeller is a small business owner who feels the need to give back to U.S. military veterans in the area. She was contacted by the staff at the Vilas County Veterans Service in Eagle River and asked if she would like to participate in a “Winter Wellness Campaign” that …
Jury trial scheduled in theft case
A 62-year-old Rhinelander woman accused of taking over $100,000 from an elderly person while serving as his power of attorney is scheduled to stand trial in late June, two years after the Oneida County district attorney’s office charged her with a single felony count of theft of movable property (special …
Eagle River nurse earns DAISY Award
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital recently honored Morgan Westphal, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in recognition for her commitment and patient-centered approach to care. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
‘Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body’ workshop Jan. 21 in Rhinelander
With the new year come new resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle! These resolutions have the potential to impact our brain health in addition to our physical health. At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may …
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DNR to host virtual public hearing on proposed DMU rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries.
Aspirus Health announces top baby names of 2024
Aspirus Health has announced the top baby names of 2024 as chosen by families across its health system (excluding Aspirus St. Luke’s). This year, the names Henry and Evelyn topped the list for boys and girls, reflecting timeless and elegant choices by parents in our community, according to an Aspirus …
New sheriff’s deputies
The Oneida County sheriff’s office welcomed three new deputies to the force in late December. Joe Hallihan, Jack Kahoun and Justin Orth graduated from Northcentral Technical College Law Enforcement Academy and have begun field training which will last for 16 weeks. The new deputies are pictured with Captain Tyler Young, …
Low vision support group to meet
A local low vision support group will meet on Jan. 10 to discuss adjusting to vision loss after diagnosis of a disabling eye condition.
Mercer Ambulance ceases services to town
On New Year’s Eve, Mercer Ambulance and Rescue notified the town of Mercer it would not be servicing the town and surrounding communities effective at the start of 2025, town chairman Eric Snow announced in a press release.
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