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Trump taps Sean Duffy for transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has been making cabinet appointments with lightning speed, and the latest bolt struck close to home as the president-elect has nominated former Northwoods U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy to serve as his next transportation secretary.
Wisconsin sets more referenda records to fund schools
A record number of school district referenda went before voters across Wisconsin in 2024, who responded by approving them in record numbers. These ballot questions essentially ask voters to raise their own property taxes to fund the district’s operations, either on a temporary or permanent basis, or to repay debt …
Oneida County Court Report
The following cases were recently filed or heard in Oneida County Circuit Court:
Oneida County Health Department launches free mental health resource
In an effort to support Oneida County’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), the Oneida County Health Department has announced the launch of CredibleMind, a free, confidential online platform designed to empower individuals to better understand and improve their mental health.
Presque Isle Library looking for artwork to display
The Presque Isle Library is looking for community art to be exhibited in the library from December to January.
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Utility issue complicates city review of site plan for addition to RHS
The City of Rhinelander plan commission has signed off on the site plans for the technical education-related additions to James Williams Middle School and Rhinelander High School, approved by voters last spring, but there was some debate regarding the RHS portion of the project.
DRI announces holiday open house
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rhinelander! Continuing a tradition in downtown Rhinelander to kick off the holiday season, the annual DRI Open House event will take place November 22-24.
One killed in Highway 17 accident
One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on State Highway 17 just south of Mud Lake Road. According to the Oneida County sheriff’s office, the crash was reported at approximately 1:10 p.m.
A fine mystery
The Nicolet Players presented “The Mousetrap” on Sunday, Nov 17, at the Nicolet College Theatre.
Library announces December programming
The public is invited to participate in the Rhinelander District Library’s fourth annual Gingerbread House Contest! Use your own materials or pick up a kit at the Rhinelander library while supplies last and build a marvelous gingerbread creation (A house? A barn? A spaceship? Whatever you want!).
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Honor Guard at Home Depot
The Northwoods Honor Guard participated in a flag ceremony at the Rhinelander Home Depot store on Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2024.
Oneida County board adopts budget with 4-percent tax levy cut
With two minor adjustments, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors at its November meeting approved the county’s 2025 budget and tax levy, adopting a property tax levy of $18.3 million to be collected next year, a decrease of 4 percent from last year’s levy of $19.1 million.
Compassus remembers lost loved ones with trees of love
For the 36th year, the Trees of Love at the Compassus offices in Rhinelander and Arbor Vitae will be lit this holiday season. This event acknowledges the pain of loss many feel during the holidays, organizers said in a press release. Ceremonies will be held at Compassus in Arbor Vitae …
Lac du Flambeau town board responds to tribal council demand
The stage is set for what could be another battle between the town of Lac du Flambeau and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Progressives threaten the heart of the REINS Act
In 2017, conservatives across the state cheered the passage of the so-called REINS Act (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny), a law that made administrative rule-making much harder and gave the legislature active oversight of executive branch rule promulgation.
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