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Recreation Rodeo builds strong students six ways
Lola Edwards (right) and Clara Rady maneuver with care through an extra-challenging portion of the bicycle obstacle course.
Possibility of UTVs on Lincoln Street explored further by City Council
The question of whether to allow utility task vehicles (UTVs) on Lincoln Street, tabled at the April 27 meeting to gather more information, topped the agenda at the nearly two-hour meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council on Monday, May 11.
Works created by RHS Ceramics students in wood kiln firing are featured today in downtown art showcase
Students from Rhinelander High School’s Ceramics 4 class recently participated in an intensive, hands-on wood kiln firing experience at Nicolet College on April 29. The collaborative effort, led by RHS instructor Josh Calhoun and Nicolet College art instructor Nate Wilson, provided students with a rare opportunity to engage in a …
Third graders from SDR, Nativity and Zion take part in annual event
On a day made for recreation, with a bright blue sky and a hint of summer warmth in the air, some 200 Rhinelander area third-graders took to the grounds of the YMCA of the Northwoods for the 8th annual Recreation Rodeo on May 8.
YMCA and Health in Motion present workshop May 20
The YMCA of the Northwoods, in partnership with Health In Motion, is offering a series of free educational workshops open to the community. The next session, “Understanding Pain,” will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at noon in the Gale & Dale Willcox Gathering Room at the Beck Family YMCA …
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Rezny elevated to Rhinelander police sergeant
After a morning of interviewing candidates in closed session Tuesday, May 12, the Rhinelander Police & Fire Commission has selected Ryan Rezny for promotion to the position of police sergeant.
RUHS Class of 1966 to celebrate 60 years at reunion
The Rhinelander Union High School Class of 1966 will gather on Saturday, June 13 at 5 p.m. at Pizza Haven in Rhinelander and on Sunday, June 14 at 12 pm at West Bay Camping Resort, 4330 South Shore Drive. The cost is $30 per person.
No surprises in SDR school board’s reorganization
A swift six minutes in length, the School District of Rhinelander school board’s reorganizational meeting May 11, held at Rhinelander High School’s Professional Development Center, was a solid endorsement for keeping on keepin’ on.
Lake Tomahawk man arrested for 7th OWI
A Lake Tomahawk man arrested a seventh time for operating while intoxicated (OWI) had his bond set by Oneida County judge Mary Sowinski during his initial court appearance Monday.
United States v. Wong Kim Ark: What we didn’t hear about during the oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara
The oral arguments conducted before the United States Supreme Court on April 1, 2026, relative to the case of Trump v. Barabara, which addresses President Trump’s Executive Order relating to “birthright citizenship,” included many references to the Supreme Court’s 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
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Laughingstock: Bluster and gibberish turn us into a joke
When the sorry history of the President Donald Trump Era is written, historians will note the irony that the television reality star elected twice to the presidency, assuring us that he would “make America great again,” has turned the country into an international laughingstock. It was not readily imagined that …
Tiffany, Nass blast ‘backroom’ budget deal
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders this week rolled out what they called a “blockbuster bipartisan” proposal to spend Wisconsin’s projected budget surplus on tax relief, school funding, and direct payments to residents, including $600 million for K-12 schools and providing up to $600 in direct support payments for …
Gathered in Prayer
Sharing the front lawn of the Oneida County Courthouse with a stiff breeze and scattered snowflakes, Pastor Rod Ankrom (third from right) leads a local observance of the National Day of Prayer on May 7.
Progress continues in Newbold plan commission’s review of town ordinance
The Newbold plan commission is in the midst of the painstaking process of reviewing, discussing and proposing revisions to town ordinance Chapter 13 subdivision and platting. The process continued at the commission’s meeting May 7.
Student creativity shines in 15th annual Invasive Species Poster Contest
Talk about a win to be proud of — James Williams Middle School student Charlotte Halada’s poster alerting viewers to the Japanese Beetle was judged the Best of Show in the 2026 Northwoods Invasive Species Poster Contest!
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