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Alexander Hodagton?
Perhaps not, but the Rhinelander Hodag mascot threw it back to the late 18th century for its costume in the Rhinelander Independence Day parade Friday, July 4 in downtown Rhinelander.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Almost 200 sex offenders reside in Oneida, Vilas counties
Wisconsin has the fifth highest rate of sexual offenders per capita in the nation, according to data compiled by SafeHome.org. While Oneida and Vilas counties fall below the state average of 459 per 100,000, they remain above the national average of 241 per 100,000.
Seven arrested in NORDEG fentanyl bust
Seven people were arrested as the result of a “lengthy investigation” that was conducted by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Northcentral Drug Enforcement Group Task Force (NORDEG) and the Wisconsin Department of Justice-Division of Criminal Investigation.
State budget increases spending 12 percent
The state of Wisconsin has a new budget, thanks to a bipartisan compromise negotiated by Governor Tony Evers and the GOP legislative leadership, but that leadership needed Democratic votes to muscle the package through the legislature, leaving a lot of stalwarts on the left and right unhappy with the outcome.
Supporting our littlest neighbors: diaper drive and baby shower for community families
The Oneida County Health Department is excited to host a Diaper Drive in support of our upcoming Community Baby Shower and Family Day for local families in need. Now through July 18, we are collecting new diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, and new infant clothing.
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5th Annual Christmas Card Drive in Rhinelander July 14-16
Sherrill Willis will hold a three-day “Christmas in July” event, to begin creating Christmas cards to be distributed to local nursing home residents and other locations during the Christmas season.
Duffy to governors: Cool it with the colors on crosswalks
U.S. Transportation secretary and former Northwoods congressman Sean Duffy has launched a national roadway safety initiative emphasizing investments that improve mobility and safety on roadways and reminding state governors that crosswalks are not works of art but safety tools.
Sunny summer swims
Friends, from left, Savannah Drake, Kaylee Steinmetz, Payton Fritz, Audrina Skubal and Ruby Plamann enjoy the hot summer day swimming in Boom Lake on Tuesday, July 1, at Hodag Park in Rhinelander.
Crescent plan commission looks for ways to engage residents
The plan commission for the Town of Crescent has been tasked with many things, one of which is to find ways to better communicate with townspeople. At this month’s meeting, there was some discussion regarding the town’s website and the possibility of engaging residents via social media.
You’ve heard of Lyme disease, but ... What is Powassan virus?
Wisconsin residents are familiar with Lyme disease, but many are hearing about Powassan virus for the first time following reports that a Bayfield County man died after contracting the virus last month.
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In no surprise, Supreme Court overturns 1849 abortion law
In a 4-3 ruling two days before the Fourth of July, progressive justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Wisconsin’s 176-year-old abortion ban, saying multiple laws enacted since then had effectively repealed the 1849 statute.
American Made Crafts
Five-year-old Raven Counts colors in a Fourth of July themed picture during the Fourth of July Week Fun for Kids program on Tuesday, July 1, at the Rhinelander District Library.
Oneida Vilas Transit Commission eyes Rhinelander site for office and bus facility
The Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC) has sent a letter of intent to purchase property to the city of Rhinelander. The OVTC has been looking for a new home for Northwoods Transit Connections (NTC), the public transportation partnership the two counties have.
Bangstad arrested, charged for harassment, causing disturbance
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad has posted a cash bond in Oneida County circuit court after being charged with two misdemeanors — disorderly conduct and bail-jumping — for a disturbance at his Front Street location last Friday, in which six others at the scene were also arrested and charged …
Rhinelander man charged with 4th-degree sexual assault
A Rhinelander man was arrested on June 24 for allegedly approaching a woman in the public with his genitals exposed and touching her inappropriately.
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