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Hodags compete at the Great Northern Conference tennis tournament

Wausau Newman hosted the Great Northern Conference tennis tournament on Thursday. The Hodags went into the tournament with a lead and were hoping to reclaim the title they have not had since 2022. …
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Marching Band Showcase

Rhinelander, Antigo, Lakeland, Medford and DC Everest marching bands all performed their homecoming halftime shows, then the 5 bands combined to play 5 songs. To end the performance, the drummers …

Rhinelander High School Homecoming Court

King is Avrom Barr and queen is Cassidy Lindner Girls  Lucy Eddy, Vivian Lamers, Kiley Pooch, Lindsey Hoerchler, Addison Bates and Mollie Arneson. Guys  Hank Kowieski, Rowan …

OCEDC Fall Summit Oct. 14

The Oneida County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) is inviting business leaders, entrepreneurs, community stakeholders, workforce professionals and residents to attend its 2026 Annual Fall …
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Community celebrates CAVOC’s 50th anniversary

The School District of Rhinelander celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC) on Saturday, Sept. 26. Established in 1976 through an 80-acre land exchange with the …

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Senior Vivian Lamers won the 200 yard freestyle.

Hodag Swim Meet

Rhinelander High School's swim team competed and won the 200 yard freestyle, 200 IM, 100 yard butterfly, 100 yard backstroke, 50 yard freestyle and 500 yard freestyle. 
Jaxon West is tackled after a gain in the 4th quarter. West was the leading rusher for the Hodags with 60 yards.

Rhinelander football played Saturday afternoon in Merrill

Rhinelander football played Saturday afternoon in Merrill and were attempting to ruin their homecoming weekend. Merrill had other plans as they dominated both sides of the ball and special teams …
Matt Haselton ran out of the backfield  led by Gage Anderson and scored the Hodags first touchdown.

Hatchets down Hodags 28-14

A second week with double digit penalties was too much for the Hodags to overcome in a 28-14 loss at home to the Tomahawk Hatchets. The home team also were unable to score on two trips inside the 20 …
Dean Gillingham with a good pass in the first half.

Soccer splits games against Antigo, Three Lakes

Hodag soccer played 80 minutes at Antigo on Tuesday and were tied with 2 goals apiece. Asher Rivord scored both of the regulation goals for the Hodags. In the shootout the Hodags won 4-3 with keeper …
Winning the 100 yard breaststroke was Ella Heck.

Rhinelander swim team hosts 6 team invite, winning 4 events and 3 relays

Tuesday the swim team hosted a 6 team invite and won 4 individual events and all 3 relays. The Hodags outscored the field with 431 points with Lakeland second with 301 points. Individual winners …
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Fritsch: Tackled by fate

In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …

Obituaries
Obituaries
Christopher Michael Paul Paine
April 18, 1974 – October 6, 2026 Christopher Michael Paul Paine, 52, of Rhinelander, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications from small …
Kenneth John Olson Sr.
Kenneth John Olson Sr., 50, of the Town of Pelican, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ken was born in Wausau, on August 17, 1976, to Thomas R. and Susan D. …
Thomas Gunner Bernsteen
Thomas Gunner Bernsteen, age 63, Green Bay, Wisconsin, died on October 3, 2026, in Green Bay. He was born on November 8, 1962. A visitation for Tom will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with …
Renee Marie (Jolin) Mutter
March 30, 1957 - February 5, 2026 Renee Marie (Jolin) Mutter, age 68, of Wabeno, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband of 50 years and family members. Renee’s …
John Anthony Kuczmarski
John Anthony Kuczmarski passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2026. John was born December 7, 1935, to Emil and Betty Kuczmarski. He was the sixth of 12 children. He married his …
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