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Housing crisis takes center stage at OCEDC summit
Business leaders call for relaxed regulations to help developers
Business leaders from across the Northwoods discussed the future of northern Wisconsin’s economy at the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation’s (OCEDC) Annual Fall Summit on Oct. 14 at The Pines Event Center in Rhinelander.
Former Rhinelander mayor passes away at 93
Dick Johns served in city politics for over 50 years, including as mayor from 2005-18
Former Rhinelander Mayor Dick Johns, who served in city politics for over 50 years, passed away Monday, Oct. 12 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, a brief obituary by the Carlson Funeral Home stated. Johns was 93.
Nicolet College unveils broadband service technician apprenticeship program
Nicollet College announced the creation of a broadband service technician apprenticeship program on Oct. 1, in partnership with the Sokaogon Chippewa Community (SCC) and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards.
Woodruff police respond to car burglary connected to multi-county pursuit
Antigo man arrested in Lincoln County after stealing multiple vehicles
The Woodruff Police Department investigated a car burglary on Oct. 8, which was connected to a multi-county pursuit of Antigo resident Joshua Micke, who was later arrested on a slew of charges including stealing multiple vehicles.
Pelican town board sends CUP to Oneida County
The Pelican town board, during its Oct. 5 meeting, agreed to send a conditional use permit (CUP) from T.A. Solberg Co., Inc. and Bob Rynders to the Oneida County Planning and Development Committee for approval.
Hazelhurst man arrested for allegedly burglarizing 4 residences
Lawnicki faces 2 counts of burglary, 2 counts of attempted burglary and 4 counts of criminal damage to property
Hazelhurst-resident Anthony Lawnicki was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 17 on eight separate charges after an investigation determined he allegedly burglarized four residences.
Rhinelander District Library, five municipalities head to arbitration
Debate ensues on increases to library’s budget
The Rhinelander District Library (RDL) and the five towns which comprise the district are heading to arbitration after disagreements with next year’s proposed budget. Library director Virginia Roberts said the two groups have gone to arbitration nine of the last 12 years.
Stella to host PFAS meeting Oct. 20
An update will be provided on National Institutes of Health’s study
The town of Stella is hosting a PFAS informational meeting on Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m., which will provide updates from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Minocqua man arrested on domestic abuse charges
Minocqua resident Isaiah Phillips was arrested by the Minocqua Police Department on Sept. 21 after allegedly strangling his father and faces four separate charges, all relating to domestic abuse.
Rhinelander community celebrates those in recovery
In support of those with mental health and substance use challenges, community members gathered at Hodag Park on Sept. 23 for the eighth annual Light Up the Night for Recovery, hosted by the Oneida County Substance Use Coalition.