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Pick a Pack of Posies
Julie Luedtke, left, and and Jodi Ruck, right, show off an array of petunias at the annual bedding plant sale held at Trig’s in Rhinelander on Friday, May 30.
Rhinelander city council approves lease agreement for county fair
The Rhinelander city common council agreed on Tuesday, May 27, to approve the annual lease agreement it has with the Oneida County Fair to use Pioneer Park this year. City administrator Patrick Reagan explained to the council the updated agreement waived fees “as was done the past two years.”
Newbold awaits proposed rezone near Northwestern Drive and Forest Lane
The Newbold town board during its meeting on May 29 discussed a proposed rezone and will now wait to review it once more after Oneida County sends it back to the town. Town chairman Dan Hess told The Northwoods River News on May 30 the rezone of parcels along Northwestern …
23rd Annual Journeys N.A. convention this weekend in Minocqua
The 23rd annual Journeys Convention celebrated by the Woods & Waters Area of Narcotics Anonymous returns to Minocqua starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. It’s scheduled to run until noon on Sunday, June 8.
Northwoods Community Garden plots available
For many people, spring means that it is time to plant a garden. The Northwoods Community Garden in Rhinelander has 12 plots of ground still available. Each plot is a marked out 10x20 feet and costs $40 per year (with four hours of volunteering with the garden, if you would …
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27th Annual Rhinelander Car Show pre-registration open
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is taking pre-registrations for the 27 annual Rhinelander Car Show held on June 14. Located on Brown Street again this year, the event typically features over 175 cars and coincides with the art fair on the courthouse lawn.
Calvary to host ‘The Wonder Junction VBS’ June 9-13
Calvary Baptist Church invites students K-5th grade (grade completed) to take the “trip of a lifetime” June 9-13, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS). With music, drama, a refueling station, games and crafts.
Scholarship Recipient
Skip Dulin, commander of Disabled Army Veterans Post 62 presents Alivia Barthels-Cheslock with the 2025 Veterans Council Scholarship during the Rhinelander Memorial Day ceremony at Rhinelander High School Monday, May 26. Barthels-Cheslock then took to the podium and recited the Gettysburg Address.
Rhinelander city council to consider making Brown Street a one-way
The Rhinelander city council on Tuesday agreed to move forward with having city administrators work with Town & Country Engineering to explore what it would take to have one-way traffic on Brown Street. Mayor Kris Hanus provided the council with “some back story on this grenade that I kind of …
Lake Tomahawk Lions 36th Annual Spring Luncheon on June 12
The Lake Tomahawk Lions on June 12 will host the 36th annual spring luncheon at the Raymond F. Sloan Center in Lake Tomahawk. This year’s theme is “Garden Party.” Along with its signature chicken salad, many other tasty salads will be served by club members.
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The Rhinelander Lions donate $40,000 to Kiwanis splash pad project
The Rhinelander Lions donated $40,000 to the Rhinelander Kiwanis for the Hodag Park Splash Pad Project being built this summer.
Hodag Water Shows announces 2025 schedule, community ski school
Hodag Water Shows Announces 2025 Summer Show Schedule and Community Ski School. The Hodag Water Shows water ski team is excited to unveil its 2025 summer performance schedule, featuring a full lineup of high-energy, family-friendly shows along the shores of Boom Lake at Hodag Park in Rhinelander.
Rhinelander Historical Society Museum announces summer hours
The Rhinelander Historical Society Museum, located at 9 South Pelham Street between the courthouse and McDonald's, will be open for visitors from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The museum welcomes guests Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RHI celebrates inaugural United Express flight from Chicago O’Hare
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (RHI) held a ceremony and ribbon cutting to celebrate the inaugural United Express flight touching down on May 22. The airport is now offering United Express flights to and from Chicago O’Hare International Airport on a seasonal basis.
Celebrating our future educators
On May 15, Rhinelander High School proudly honored 11 outstanding seniors who have chosen to pursue a career in education during our first-ever Senior Signing Day for Future Educators. Each of these students selected an impactful educator who has inspired their journey.
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