NEWS
Pet and Livestock Protection Act clears house committee, heads to full house
One of the most contentious debates in the realm of species management in Wisconsin, and, indeed across much of the country, is that of the gray wolf. The species has found itself on and off the Endangered Species List (ESL) many times over the years. Each recent delisting has been …
Henry firearms expanding 100 percent of its operations to Wisconsin
A certain amount of nostalgia comes with a Henry firearm, most notably their tried and true lever-action .22. But it’s not just nostalgia, because if you're from Wisconsin, a certain amount of pride comes with a Henry too.
Lake Tomahawk electors give OK to sell American Legion building
Lake Tomahawk electors, during the town’s annual meeting on April 15, gave the town board authorization to negotiate and sell the building that’s home to the Colin F. Schultz American Legion Post 318, 7986 Choate Boulevard.
Enhanced wake ordinance fails in St. Germain
With several area towns either adopting or in the process of consideration of some type of enhanced wake ordinance in recent years, the St. Germain town board last week voted during its April 14 meeting by a narrow margin to reject an ordinance which would regulate the use of enhanced-wake …
YMCA of Northwoods sets kids up for safe, healthy and fun summer at Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA of the Northwoods, Beck Family YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at The YMCA Beck Family YMCA 2003 East Winnebago Street. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, …
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Northwoods Recovery
That is the cold reality I and others like me live with and must face up to each day. And to emphasize the point, repeat out loud before friends at every Northwoods Recovery meeting.
Slide to the finish
Two-year-old Rex Seubert races through the inflatable obstacle course during the Third Annual Easter Event on Sunday, April 6, at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander.
City council tables ArtStart boiler proposal
The Rhinelander city council on Monday was split on making a decision with regard to replacing a boiler at a building it owns with the federal government and is used by the non-profit organization ArtStart, 68 South Stevens Street.
Scouting for Food
The Rhinelander Scout USA Troops and Cub Scout Pack were hard at work on Saturday, April 5, collecting food and cash donations for the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry as part of their annual Scouting for Food community service project.
Rhinelander ethics committee mentions rumors about change of polling place
The Rhinelander ethics committee went into closed session at its April 14 meeting, but reconvened in open session at the recommendation of town attorney Steven Sorenson.
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Northwoods Recovery: Looking back
Looking back now, it seems almost funny; I had not the beginning of a clue what I would be getting myself into. At the time I was scrambling merely to get out, whatever it might take. Finally admitting “I’m a drug addict,” finally seeing that all my misery was caused …
Oneida County land and water conservation committee looks at projects funded by Knowles-Nelson, drafts resolution of support for reauthorization
Part of Governor Evers’ budget includes reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for 10 years with annual funding of $100 million made available for projects around the state. So far, funding from the program have contributed to 10,274 projects for a total of $1.3 billion. In Oneida County alone, 135 projects …
Science Fair peaks curiosity in young minds
Did you see it? A mini Mount Vesuvius gushing with vinegar and baking soda, newly-hatched chicks, hair-raising displays of static electricity, homemade biodegradable plastic — all manor of scientific exploration and inquest was on display at Rhinelander High School on Thursday, where dozens of elementary school students gathered to share …
St. Germain murder suspect waives preliminary hearing
James Johnson, a 56-year-old St. Germain man being accused of 1st degree murder, decided to waive his preliminary hearing when he appeared in custody in Vilas County court on April 9, according to court records. Johnson was charged with 1st degree intentional homicide and use of a dangerous weapon after …
Tri-County Heroes Event April 23
The Tri-County Heroes Event, a collaborative effort between the Tomah Veterans Adminstration (VA) Medical Center and the Taylor, Price and Lincoln County veterans service offices, will be held on April 23, from 1 to 5 p.m at the Northwoods Veterans Post in Merrill. This event aims to provide veterans with …
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