NEWS
Rhinelander Area Food Pantry receives truck donation
The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) was formally presented with a truck that the pantry’s executive director Courtney Smith said is very much appreciated.
City council OKs Northwood G.C. rate hikes
Golfers will pay more at Rhinelander’s Northwood Golf Club in 2026. Golf course general manager Keith Staron appeared before the Rhinelander city council at its Nov. 24 meeting with his analysis of the rates at the golf course, relative to the rates at nearby courses.
HSF announces two fundraising projects for SDR facilities
The Hodag Schools Foundation last week announced two significant improvement projects within the School District of Rhinelander that it hopes will strengthen student experiences for years to come.
Northwoods School of Dance presents ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 5-6 in Rhinelander
Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6, the Northwoods School of Dance along with their nonprofit Dance Northwoods group will perform their interpretation of “The Nutcracker” and other specialty pieces in the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School. Times for the two shows are Dec. …
More holiday giving to nonprofit businesses in the Rhinelander area
As stated in the previous issue of the Northwoods River News, nonprofit businesses around the area are great places to make donations when residents and visitors alike are thinking about end-of-year and holiday giving.
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Assembly advances school consolidation package
The state Assembly approved this week a package of bills aimed at incentivizing school district consolidation. In deliberations, Republican supporters argued that the measures give districts new tools to address long-term enrollment declines, while Democratic lawmakers criticized the bills as a push to close public schools.
Holiday bake sale in Rhinelander Dec. 6
Immanuel Lutheran Church women will be hosting their annual holiday bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Featured items will again be specialty cookies, famous homemade Norwegian Lefse and many other ethnic baked items. Coffee and cookies will be served starting at 9 …
Healthy for the holidays
This holiday season, give yourself and your loved ones the gift of health by staying protected from both the flu and COVID-19. Getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccines not only helps protect you, but also reduces the risk of spreading these viruses to friends, family, and others in your community.
RHS students get a ‘real-life’ experience in the Sports Marketing Industry
On Tuesday, Nov. 11 several students from Mischell Fryar’s Sports & Entertainment Marketing classes at Rhinelander High School attended a sports career day, hosted by the Wisconsin Herd in Oshkosh.
Elizabeth Jane (Darling) Meyer
Elizabeth Jane (Darling) Meyer, 82, Green Bay, passed away November 9, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Penelope Fortier, three daughters, one son, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Newcomer Chapel, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, Dec. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. Service …
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Browsing baked bites
Three-year-old Hugo Drane, left, and six-year-old Charlie Drane pick out baked goods from the Oneida County Humane Society bake sale during the Show and Sell Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 22, at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander.
Oneida County reports low turnover rates
Oneida County’s personnel ledger has been steady as she goes in 2025, with a relatively high employee retention rate and a low turnover rate, even as the county’s Human Services Department sought approval for additional limited-term employee hours to address continuing problems with its electronic health records system.
Rhinelander Chamber’s free holiday event returns
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is inviting the community to their annual Holidays with the Legends event. This free event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and at the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce at 450 West Kemp Street, Rhinelander.
DNR: 2025 preliminary opening weekend gun deer hunt numbers on track
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released their preliminary opening gun deer season numbers Nov. 25.
Rhinelander gears up for 4th annual Hodag Day at the Dome
The School District of Rhinelander is thrilled to announce the return of one of the community’s most anticipated annual events — the 4th annual Hodag Day at the Dome — happening Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the iconic Hodag Dome!
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