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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.
City ethics committee takes no action on ‘complaint’
The City of Rhinelander ethics committee met in closed session July 8 to consider a complaint.
Council declines to consider allowing ATVs on Lincoln Street
The last item on the agenda for the July 15 meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council was a discussion regarding the possibility of allowing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on Lincoln Street.
Public hearing to be held on plan to honor Rouman family
Unsure whether to honor the Rouman family by renaming Eisenhower Parkway or West Side Park, the Rhinelander Common Council voted Monday to hold a public hearing on Aug. 26 to gather community input.
City well taken offline for treatment of bacteria, biofilm
Officials: No health danger to residents
The City of Rhinelander is operating with just two functioning wells after Well No. 4 was taken out of service in late June due to “increased bacteria and biofilm.” According to city officials, Well No. 4 was taken offline so that it can be rehabilitated, a process that is expected to last until the end of August.
Three-generation business reaches final chapter with retirement of founder’s grandson
After 50 years and countless completed projects, Rick Larson called it a career on July 1, closing the book on a three-generation business responsible for the construction of numerous homes in the Rhinelander area.
Police department marks 20th anniversary of officer’s sacrifice
On the Fourth of July, the Rhinelander Police Department’s Facebook page featured just one post. The brief message commemorated the 20th anniversary of the death of Sgt. Stephen G. Martin.
School district receives state tech ed grant
The School District of Rhinelander is celebrating a substantial boost to its ongoing effort to modernize technical education facilities and equipment at James Williams Middle School and Rhinelander High School.
Celebrating Smokey’s enduring message
Forest Service icon visits Rhinelander
Smokey Bear celebrated his 80th birthday last Tuesday evening with a visit to the home of another legend of the woodlands — the Rhinelander Hodag.
Citation issued in connection with fatal crash
A 20-year-old Crandon woman involved in a traffic accident in Lincoln County last month that resulted in the death of a Rhinelander man has been cited for “failure to keep vehicle under control.”