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Giant good times
The Oneida County Fair had their opening day on Thursday, July 31, at Pioneer Park in Rhinelander. Six-year-old Cedric Bloedorn races down the giant slide.
Rhinelander City Council talks short term stay, long term parking
One of the items taken up by the Rhinelander city council at their last meeting was the short-term rental ordinance. The issue has been a hot button across not just the Northwoods, but the whole state. How to regulate those sort of rentals has not always been clear, and the …
Enjoy live theater at The Hilgerman Aug. 7-9
Come out and experience an enchanting evening of live theater at the historic Hilgermann Center in downtown Rhinelander on Aug. 7-9.
Borderline breathable
Rhinelander was ranked the city with the sixth worse air quality in the nation on Thursday morning, according to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office, with an air quality index (AQI) score of 175. Six of the ten worst AQI cities were located in Wisconsin that morning.
Groundbreaking ceremony for future splash pad at Hodag Park
The Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new splash pad at Hodag Park at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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Outboard enthusiasts set sail for Tomahawk meet Aug. 5-8
The Northwoods Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club will host a four-day outboard motor sale, swap and display meet at Sara Park in Tomahawk Aug. 5-8.
Gov. Evers visits Rhinelander on ‘Ice Cream Tour’
Gov. Tony Evers made a sweet stop at Briq’s Soft Serve inside Jet’s Dairy Bar, meeting co-owners Kevin and Holly Briquelet-Miller on the third leg of his “Ice Cream Tour.” He took time to learn about their business and the community it serves.
Decaying dams surface in Newbold’s River Road culvert project
A culvert project on River Road prompted the Newbold town board to ask the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) about multiple dams town supervisor Dan Hess said are roughly 100 years old. The topic was discussed by the board at its July 31 meeting.
The Amazing World of Bees
The Amazing World of Bees children’s event was held Saturday, July 26, at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
The sky’s the limit
One of the newest additions to Nicolet College’s White Pine building is a mock airplane cockpit, complete with accurate controls and instrument panels. While its flights may not be real, the lessons learned abord this simulator are.
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Last Call for 2025-26 Leadership Oneida County Applications
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 …
WXPR CEO: No local newspapers exist in the region
Given recent federal cuts to public broadcasting, supporters of public broadcasting have been on a crusade to stress how important it is for them to survive in an age of declining newspaper coverage, and this past month Jessie Dick, the CEO of Rhinelander’s public radio station WXPR, made one of …
Aspirus Rhinelander enhances care to keep moms safe after childbirth
Childbirth is one of life’s most meaningful moments, and for many families, it goes smoothly. But occasionally, unexpected complications can occur — one of the most serious being postpartum hemorrhage, or heavy bleeding after delivery.
Storage units and contents destroyed in weekend fire
Firefighters and equipment from five different counties responded to a storage unit fire in Minocqua on Saturday, July 26. Minocqua fire chief Rich Carani said he and some of his firefighters and trucks were at the Woodruff fire department’s Hog and Hops fundraising event when the call came through.
Rockin’ art
Seven-year-old Karlee Mishler paints a rock during the Rock Garden Painting Party on Friday, July 25, at the Rhinelander District Library.
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