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Just swinging by
Five-year-old Lane Breaman enjoys a summer day at the playground on Wednesday, June 18, at Pioneer Park in Rhinelander.
Oneida County will stay with regional planning commission, for now
After some deliberation, Oneida County will stick with its membership in the North Central Regional Planning Commission for another year.
Leadership Oneida County invites community members and professionals to apply for 2025-26 program year
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 class of Leadership Oneida County. This nine-month leadership development program is designed for individuals who live or work in Oneida County and are passionate about making a positive impact in their community. Whether you’re already involved or …
Man seriously injured in rollover crash in Nokomis
A Rhinelander man was injured as the result of the rollover crash of his vehicle on Wednesday, June 18. According to a press release from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the dispatch center received multiple calls at 8:37 p.m. reporting a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of County Highway K …
Oneida County holding meeting on County P project in Pelican on June 26
Oneida County will hold a public involvement meeting on Thursday, June 26, at the town of Pelican Town Hall, located at 4093 County P, Rhinelander. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed rehabilitation project along County Road P from Eisenhower Parkway to Faust Lake Road.
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New location and street closures announced for Fourth of July fireworks in Rhinelander
The city of Rhinelander will host their annual “Fourth of July Fireworks” at dusk on Friday, July 4. Due to the street construction project in and around the Hodag Park area, this year’s fireworks will be launched from Westside Park at dusk.
Oneida County visitor spending surpassed $302 million in 2024
Oneida County is the Northwoods’ most popular vacation destination, according to figures released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Visitors spent $302.8 million in Oneida County in 2024, an increase of 3.7 percent over 2023, a boost of $10.9 million year-to-year, and the largest spend in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Rhinelander Area Food Pantry to celebrate 20th anniversary Thursday
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry, and having distributed in excess of 9.5 million pounds of food, a community open house will be held on Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For those who may not be familiar with the location, the address …
The magic of music
Two-year-old Julian Gleich plays along to the band during the Hodag Park Concert Series on Tuesday, June 10, at Hodag Park in Rhinelander.
RHS, JWMS referendum construction ahead of schedule and under budget
Nearly $3 million of the School District of Rhinelander’s $26 million bond referendum to upgraded technical education and science classrooms at Rhinelander High School and James Williams Middle School (JWMS) has been spent in as many months.
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The Friends of Town Line Lake Park announces John G Beckman Memorial Endowment Fund
The Friends of Town Line Lake Park, (FTLLP) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to maintain and improve historic Town Line Lake Park in Oneida County recently announced they have opened the John G Beckman Memorial Endowment Fund to help sustain the group’s work.
Oneida County Social Services delivers final annual report
With the elimination of the Human Service Center and the creation of a new Human Service Department, the Oneida County Social Services Department has gone the way of the dinosaur, and this past week outgoing and retiring director Mary Rideout was on hand to deliver the agency’s final ever report.
Wisconsin Senate backs transparency: Newspapers urge Assembly to follow suit
Please join the newspapers of Wisconsin in thanking the Wisconsin State Senate for supporting transparency in government. On May 15, the Senate approved Senate Bill 194 without opposition, paving the way for the Assembly to consider this important piece of legislation.
Northwoods housing gap strains job market
It’s no secret the Northwoods is grappling with housing and workforce challenges, and on June 9, the Oneida County Economic and Development Corporation (OCEDC) released the results of its housing study. OCEDC partnered with the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for the study in order to identify types of …
Oneida County Sheriff’s Office to hold annual swim challenge fundraiser Saturday
On June 21, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Dive Team will host their annual fundraising event, The Minocqua Island Swim Challenge. The Lakeland Breakfast Rotary Club will co-host the event, either a one-mile or 400-meter open water swim starting at Torpy Park in Minocqua.
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