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Newbold repurposes outdoor ballot box to improve indoor drop box
The April 7 spring election is on the way, and the town of Newbold has made some improvements on where absentee ballots will be deposited: its triple-locked new drop box. After the newly built Newbold Community Center opened about two years ago, town clerk Kim Gauthier and treasurer Jodie Hess …
Treacherous ice sends Escort into rollover on U.S. Highway 8 in Pelican
Icy conditions have contributed to another crash on U.S. Highway 8. On Tuesday at 4:40 p.m., a Ford Escort was traveling westbound on Hwy. 8 through the town of Pelican when it slid across the median and hit the opposite ditch, rolling onto its roof.
Shoplifting sprees lead to Florence woman facing fines of up to $20,000
A Florence woman charged with a pair of drug-related felonies in October was arrested again Wednesday and charged with felony bail jumping, a class H felony, and class A misdemeanor retail theft after allegedly shoplifting $277.87 in items at the Rhinelander Walmart Supercenter.
RHS students experience ‘Women in Welding Day’
AirPro Fan & Blower Company recently hosted a “Women in Welding Day” event for students at Rhinelander High School. Six female students in grades 9–12 participated in this hands-on experience, where they met with a female welder who shared her career journey, training pathway, and current role within the company.
Rhinelander Area Food Pantry’s annual Spring Challenge is underway
The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) is challenging local residents to contribute to the annual Spring Challenge. Two local families, who wish to remain anonymous, have agreed once again to make a partial match for all donations or pledges received from March 1 through April 30.
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YMCA to hold Day of Giving March 3
The YMCA of the Northwoods–Beck Family Y will host its first Day of Giving event on Tuesday, March 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This one-day community-wide fundraising event will support the YMCA’s Membership For All program and ensure that everyone — regardless of income — has access to …
County challenges state over Stacks Bay shoreland compliance
Oneida County is challenging the state’s position that it does not need to comply with local shoreland zoning ordinances or obtain local permits for work underway at the Stacks Bay overflow parking area, with county zoning director Karl Jennrich ordering state agencies to install erosion controls and contact the county …
Rhinelander honors volunteer forester as council reviews golf course finances
Presentations on an honored urban forester and the city’s municipal golf course led the agenda at the Rhinelander Common Council meeting Monday, Feb. 23. Council member Steven Jopek was absent.
Forum for SDR board candidates to be held March 4
The Rhinelander High School Student Council, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Northwoods, reminds community members that the forum for candidates running for the Rhinelander School District Board of Education will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Superior Diesel …
DNR, counsel say county cannot ban clearcutting in shoreland corridors
A public hearing Tuesday on proposed amendments to Oneida County’s shoreland zoning ordinance was sparsely attended — no votes were taken, few residents spoke — but county officials received a clear signal from the state and their outside attorney on one issue that has been contentious: Prohibiting clearcutting in viewing …
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United Express returns to Rhinelander with summer flights to Chicago O’Hare
The Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (RHI) has announced the return of seasonal United Express service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), operated by SkyWest Airlines. Beginning May 22, daily flights will once again connect the Northwoods to one of the nation’s largest hubs for the busy summer travel season.
Annual Faith and Fishing Seminar set for March 7 in Rhinelander
The Christian Musky Fellowship Club has announced plans to hold its annual Faith and Fishing Seminar on Saturday, March 7, at Northlife Church, 903 W. Boyce Drive in Rhinelander. The event is free, with a suggested $5 goodwill offering to support the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry.
High-speed chase closes U.S. Hwy. 8 for almost an hour
A court date of March 3 is expected for a 41-year-old Crandon man after a high-speed chase down U.S. Highway 8 on Feb. 18. Driving a 2009 black Ford Edge reportedly “all over the road” at speeds of up to 95 mph, Daniel Lee Zarda Jr. led Crandon police officers …
Hazelhurst man dies in Willow Flowage accident
A Hazelhurst man died Tuesday after he was run over by a pickup truck on the Willow Flowage in Little Rice. According to a press release from Tyler Young, patrol captain with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Randall Bernau, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘An Art Teacher in Antarctica’ at Nicolet College March 2
Northwoods artist, adventurer and teacher Breanne Kanak will share stories, photos and videos about her 10-day expedition in Antarctica at the Theatre at Nicolet College on Monday, March 2, at 6 p.m. Kanak’s talk will cover topics such as conservation, mindful eco-tourism, and the joys and challenges of teaching from …
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