NEWS
A golden affair
The Rhinelander High School junior prom was held Saturday, April 11 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. Pictured in front, Charlie Antonuk and Ella Heck were named the king and queen of this year’s prom. They are pictured in front of the rest of this year’s prom court.
State fund distribution to fuel big boost for SDR’s libraries
In a school library, young imaginations soar. Last Friday in Crescent Elementary School’s library, those imaginations got a huge boost of rocket fuel when Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski came by to announce the School District of Rhinelander’s $207,766 share of this year’s record $73.5 million Common School Fund …
ArtStart seeks art for community exhibition
ArtStart is inviting artists of all experience levels to participate in JOY, its annual community art exhibition running April 30 through May 16 at ArtStart, 68 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander. One of ArtStart’s most beloved annual traditions, JOY is a celebration of local creativity that truly showcases the talent of …
Holt bids farewell at City Council meeting
Eight years as District 6 alderperson drew to a close for David Holt at Monday’s meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council, April 13 at Rhinelander City Hall. His message from the podium during public comment was one of the session’s highlights. After a congratulatory handshake with Linnaea Newman, who ran …
Oneida County Sheriff’s Office celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Each year during the second full week in April, telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. This year, April 12-18, is the time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public.
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U.S. 8 construction update: Lincoln St. mill and overlay
The U.S. Highway 8 construction project is a Wisconsin Department of Transportation project. All questions should be directed to WisDOT project manager Michelle Guoin at 715-365-5792. Updates can be found at the WisDOT 511 Road Construction website at https://projects.511wi.gov/us8rhinelander/
Bangstad found guilty after a no-contest plea in disorderly conduct case
A judge in Oneida County circuit court found Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad guilty Tuesday of disorderly conduct, after Bangstad entered a no-contest plea to the charge stemming from a June 27, 2025, incident outside his Front Street establishment.
History Makers Tour visits the Hodag Dome
As you walk to the entrance of the Hodag Dome, be prepared to be greeted by most valuable players, racing sausages, and legendary Wisconsin ski races. The greetings are captured in photos which are part of the “We Take Our Sports Seriously” display, coordinated by the Wisconsin History Makers Tour …
McKenzie and White sworn in, law changes explained by Muelver at Newbold town board meeting
Held two days after the spring election, the April 9 regular meeting of the Newbold town board saw the swearing in of returning town supervisors Mike McKenzie and Brad White for their newest terms by clerk Kim Gauthier. The board was alerted to two recent law changes in town assessor …
Nicolet College to host Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony
Nicolet College will hold a brief ceremony to dedicate a permanent display of a retired wall panel from The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will be held on April 30 at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside Center Patio …
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NAMI Northern Lakes to host annual Iris Gala Saturday
NAMI Northern Lakes will host its annual Iris Gala on Saturday, April 18, at Holiday Acres Resort, bringing together community members, local businesses, and advocates for an evening dedicated to supporting mental health in the Northwoods. The Iris Gala serves as NAMI Northern Lakes’ primary annual fundraiser, with proceeds directly …
A Chunk of Money ‘THIIIS Big’ for SDR’S Libraries
Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski visited Crescent Elementary School Friday, April 10, and let its kindergarten students know the Rhinelander School District will receive $207,766 this year from the Common School Fund to spend on its libraries.
Lynne town board teams up with Minocqua on Willow Road issue
The Oneida County board’s highway committee is waiting to hear more from the towns of Lynne and Minocqua regarding the Lynne town board’s jurisdictional transfer request submitted to the highway committee.
Registration is open now for regional Healthcare in the Digital Age workshops
Explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes — and how these advancements drive local economic growth — at a free daylong workshop, “Healthcare in the Digital Age: Leveraging Broadband for Better Health and Stronger Communities.”
Stella town board reviews East Stella Lake Road project plans at special meeting
With the expected June start of construction nearing for the town of Stella’s East Stella Lake Road project, town supervisors heard the latest update on engineer MSA Profesional Services’ plans from Phil Kriesel of MSA at a special town board meeting last Wednesday, April 8.
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