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Fire chief pays tribute to fallen assistant chief
A somber Rhinelander Fire Chief Brian Tonnancour took to the podium during the public comment portion of Monday evening’s common council meeting to speak directly to the community about how the department is coping following the sudden loss of assistant chief Dan Bauer.
Eighth graders visit Nicolet for College and Career Day
Hundreds of local eighth-grade students explored their future careers at Nicolet College in October. Students traveled for a day of learning at Nicolet College from Crandon, Mercer, North Lakeland School, Wabeno, Phelps, Elcho, Rhinelander, Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk, and Nativity Catholic School.
SDR drama department to present ‘Footloose, The Musical’
The School District of Rhinelander Drama Department has announced its fall production will be “Footloose, The Musical.” Performances are set for Thursday, November 21 through Sunday, November 24 at the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School, according to an SDR press release.
Rhinelander FBLA/DECA takes on Trick or Can food drive
The Rhinelander FBLA/DECA Club has announced that its Trick or Can food drive collected a grand total of 538 food items for the Rhinelander Food Pantry.
Benbenek decides to serve as interim police chief in Minocqua
The plan was to have lieutenant Jason Benbenek succeed Minocqua police chief Dave Jaeger once Jaeger retires at the start of 2025.
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Hodag Day at the Dome returns Dec. 4
The School District of Rhinelander has announced it will host the third annual “Hodag Day at the Dome” on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Giving season: CoVantage Cares, YMCA announce holiday campaigns
The CoVantage Cares Foundation will kick off its annual two-week fundraising campaign on Tuesday, December 3, otherwise known as Giving Tuesday. This year’s campaign aims to make a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals and families within the communities CoVantage Credit Union serves, according to a CoVantage press …
Northwoods Recovery: Forgiveness
It’s another beautiful fall day in the Northwoods; unseasonably warm, so perfect for spending a lazy afternoon strolling and bench-sitting on the shores of Boom Lake alongside many other devoted Hodags. Seemingly, the perfect setting for another of those near-mystical experiences that have so blessed this recovery.
$50,000 cash bail set for defendant involved in high-speed chase
Four felony charges have been filed against a 51-year-old Neopit man accused of striking another vehicle on State Highway 17 and then leading local law enforcement on a high-speed chase.
Under construction
The next Habitat for Humanity Northwoods house is under construction on Acacia Lane, across from Rhinelander High School. The frame is up, as seen in this photo shot on Thursday, Nov. 7.
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Local nurse honored with DAISY Award
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital recently honored Alexis Cardelli, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses “in recognition of 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, according to an Aspirus press release.
No lawyer yet for woman charged with reckless homicide
The state public defender’s office is still looking for an attorney to represent a 37-year-old Rhinelander woman charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of her four-month-old child in April 2020.
Rhinelander Community Band fall concert Nov. 13
A free fall concert will be presented by the Rhinelander Area Community Band on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. This year’s program will again be held in the greenhouse at Forth Floral, 410 N. Brown Street, organizers said in a press release.
Tri-County Council’s lease with Vilas County expires
The Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault has moved out of the space on the second floor of the Vilas County Courthouse it has used for outreach service for clients. Vilas, Forest and Oneida counties make up the Tri-County Council which “promotes non-violence as a life choice and …
Nicolet Players to present Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’
Nicolet College and the Nicolet Players are inviting the community to an unforgettable night of suspense and drama with the upcoming performance of the Agatha Christie classic “The Mousetrap.”
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