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St. Germain board votes to raise room tax
The town of St. Germain will see an increase in its room tax as of Jan. 1, 2025. Following months of public discussion and a public hearing, on Nov. 11 the town board voted to nearly double the town’s room-tax rate from 4.5 percent to 8 percent.
Council to administration: Pursue one-year golf course contract
Like a wayward tee shot, the Rhinelander Common Council’s Nov. 11 discussion regarding the future of the city-owned Northwood Golf Club moved in a number of different directions before the alderpersons landed on a motion directing city administration to pursue a one-year contract with Oliphant Golf Management.
Final Farewell
Sgt. Christie Kondzela of the Rhinelander Police Department salutes as the procession leading Assistant Fire Chief Dan Bauer to his final resting place passes by the city’s fire and police complex Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2024 on its way to Northland Memorial Park.
County, DNR still don’t agree on boathouse stairways
It could boil down to a matter of agreeing to disagree, as the state Department of Natural Resources and Oneida County still don’t see eye-to-eye on having external stairways to access a boathouse rooftop deck — the county allows them; the DNR says they are illegal — but the county’s …
Students take part in acorn collecting program
Elementary students in the School District of Rhinelander (SDR) recently concluded their fall field trip season at the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC).
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Hilgermann Center for Community to celebrate grand opening
The Hilgermann Center for Community, a newly established business housed in a historic building in the heart of downtown Rhinelander, will celebrate its grand opening from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 22.
DNR approves Line 5 permits for reroute
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has approved permits for relocating a proposed oil pipeline through part of northern Wisconsin. The permits would allow Enbridge Energy to circumvent the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians’ land. The tribe has vigorously opposed the pipeline.
Lake Tomahawk board approves boat signs and cleaning equipment
The Lake Tomahawk town board adopted a resolution at its Nov. 13 meeting to enter into a land use agreement with Tomahawk Lake Association so two signs can be erected at the Tomahawk Lake boat landing near downtown along with boat cleaning tools.
Chamber accepting nominations for 2025 board of directors
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting letters of interest for its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will have two openings effective January 2025, chamber officials announced in a recent newsletter to members.
Marquette researchers break down Wisconsin election results
Wisconsin truly split its ticket once again. That’s what John Johnson, a research fellow with the Marquette Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research, found in the wake of the Nov. 5 election — and of Donald Trump’s surprising sweep of seven battleground states, including Wisconsin.
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Council approves tax levy
The Rhinelander Common Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget and approve a tax levy of $6,172,164. The general levy is listed in the city’s budget overview as $4.8 million, the airport levy is $197,081, the library levy is $295,973 and the debt service levy …
Student Spotlight: Lily Thorsen
With the new school year now well underway, the School District of Rhinelander has sent another group of young apprentices into the community. Each year, the school connects students in the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program with local businesses.
JWMS honors vets
Rhinelander’s James Williams Middle School hosted its 54th annual Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11. Eighth-grade students Keyan Karpf and Lola Beach emceed the event, which featured musical selections performed by the JWMS band and choir.
‘High Tech Hodags’ reach new heights
Oneida County 4-H’s Lego Robotics Challenge Team, the “High Tech Hodags,” placed in the top 5 out of 16 teams at a FIRST Lego League regional competition held Nov. 2 in Appleton. The team will advance to sectionals to be held on Dec. 14 in Oak Creek, according to 4-H …
Alumni Spotlight: BethAnn Reas
Alum: BethAnn Reas Graduation year: 2013 Clubs/Activities: FBLA, Key Club, Tennis
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