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Rhinelander Rennes facility dealing with COVID outbreak
The Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Rhinelander is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, the Oneida County health department has confirmed, however the situation is abating due to the implementation of safety procedures.
Tiffany bill would allow local governments to reject refugee resettlements
Northwoods U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has introduced legislation that would prohibit the resettlement of refugees in any state or local jurisdictions that take action to formally disapprove of those resettlements.
County coordinator position on life support but still alive
News analysis Like a body left for dead in the morgue but that suddenly gulps for breath, Oneida County chairman Scott Holewinski’s proposal for a county coordinator to oversee day-to-day county operations hopped off of the administration committee’s cold slab last week and will live to see at least one …
Family sues district, janitor over 2018 elementary school assault
A local family has filed a civil lawsuit against the School District of Rhinelander and Victory Janitorial Service, Inc. alleging they were negligent in allowing Stavros Iliopoulos to continue to work as a janitor at Northwoods Community Elementary School (NCES) despite knowledge of “other incidents of sexual harassment” attributed to …
Governor visits Crescent
Gov. Tony Evers visited Crescent Elementary School in Rhinelander Monday, March 4 hours after signing a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing annual child care costs.
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Airport announces additional seasonal flight
In anticipation of what it expects will be a busy summer travel season, the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport Commission has announced the addition of a seasonal Delta Connection flight from Rhinelander to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning May 20 and continuing through September 9.
‘Maggie’s Fish Fry’ to benefit Sugar Camp woman battling brain cancer
The Sugar Camp community is banding together to support one of their own as she battles an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Resolution would tie elected officials to employee wage schedule
The Oneida County labor relations committee has approved and forwarded to the full county board a resolution to set the wages for 2025 through 2028 for three county elected officials — the county clerk, the treasurer, and register of deeds — which includes assigning the positions going forward to the …
Downtown Three Lakes Rocks, Inc. to host March Mania shopping event
A one-day shopping event, March Mania, is coming to Three Lakes on Saturday, March 16. Hosted by Downtown Three Lakes Rocks, Inc (DTLR), the event is designed to attract visitors to shop in person and support the local businesses in Three Lakes.
Plea agreement reached in human trafficking case
A 58-year-old Rhinelander man who was scheduled to stand trial this week on six counts of human trafficking formalized a plea agreement Friday morning resolving the case.
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District officials make the case for tech ed referendum
At a time when it’s not uncommon to hear laments that America doesn’t make anything anymore or that many young people don’t know what to do when a basic household item breaks, the School District of Rhinelander is hoping voters will support a $26 million referendum aimed at modernizing the …
Lake Tomahawk property owner vindicated after neighbors’ complaints
The Oneida County zoning committee has for the second time vindicated a Lake Tomahawk tourist rooming house owner following a barrage of complaints and surveillance by neighbors that the property owner characterized as vigilante-like, harassing, and a substantial invasion of privacy.
Rhinelander nurse earns DAISY Award
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital recently honored Dori Boos, 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.
Gamer Showcase
The Lakeside Center, on the campus of Nicolet College in Rhinelander, was bustling with activity last Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, 2024 as young gamers moved from station to station playing demos of digital games designed by fellow gaming enthusiasts.
DNR seeking public comment on Spur Lake Management Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment from now through March 28 on a draft Lake Management Plan for Spur Lake in Oneida County.
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