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Arts for everybody
Artists Witt Siasoco, left, and Norma Dycus Pennycuff have been hard at work creating a bench sculpture to be dedicated on Saturday, July 27 as part of the free “Push Against Loneliness” Community Day at Rhinelander’s Hodag Park.
Court decision squashes legislative oversight of Stewardship purchases
A state Supreme Court decision earlier this month booted a key tool that the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee has used to oversee the state’s Stewardship land acquisition program, nullifying the committee’s power to block specific program projects.
A pontoon boat for Camp American Legion
On Tuesday, July 16, Camp American Legion took delivery of a 1980s vintage, 20-foot pontoon boat that was donated to the camp by U.S. Marine veteran and his friend.
Biden out, Harris in: Wisconsin reacts
The response by state politicians to last Sunday’s announcement that President Joe Biden had withdrawn from the presidential race was generally standard fare — Democrats heaped praise on the president and called him a “consequential” leader for the ages; Republicans criticized what they called a Democratic cover-up of Biden’s cognitive …
It’s fair time in Oneida County
The 2024 Oneida County Fair is underway at Rhinelander’s Pioneer Park and the fun will continue until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28.
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Not guilty pleas entered in country club vandalism case
The Rhinelander 17-year-old charged in connection with a vandalism spree at the Rhinelander Country Club in late May has entered not guilty pleas to all charges.
RIPCO Eagle River branch to hold bake sale to benefit FORK
RIPCO Credit Union of Eagle River is hosting a bake sale to help support Feeding Our Rural Kids (FORK). The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. RIPCO Credit Union of Eagle River is located at 633 N. Railroad Street.
Four-bay garage destroyed by fire
A fire that destroyed a large, four-bay garage on Kern Lane in Arbor Vitae Sunday caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.
They’re back: Ballot drop boxes are in for November
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reversed its own decision from two years ago, ruling 4-3 to reinstate the use of ballot drop boxes as a legal and legitimate way to vote in the state.
Outdoor balance training offered at the YMCA
The YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander is offering a new class, “Outdoor Balance Training for Men & Women” taught by retired physical therapist John Sykes.
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City ethics committee takes no action on ‘complaint’
The City of Rhinelander ethics committee met in closed session July 8 to consider a complaint.
Buck Lake Bash
Beloved local musician David Dall entertained young ones on the shores of Buck Lake near Rhinelander Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2024 as part of the Rhinelander District Library’s annual Buck Lake Bash.
ArtStart, city to host free ‘Push Against Loneliness’ Community Day
ArtStart, the City of Rhinelander, and local youth and community health organizations have partnered to organize a community-focused event to be held at Hodag Park on July 26.
Marshfield Clinic, Sanford Health aim for year-end merger
After two previous failed merger attempts, Marshfield Clinic Health System is hoping the third time will be the charm, as the ailing health care giant recently announced a merger with Sanford Health, which has a number of failed mergers under its belt as well.
Concerts in the Park to welcome Rhinelander band on July 30
The Three Lakes Historical Society invites the public to its Concerts in the Park series at the gazebo in Cy Williams Park.
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