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School board approves 2027 tax levy, adds $2M line of credit as state aid shrinks

A drop of more than $2 million in state aid will land directly on local property taxpayers this year. School District of Rhinelander officials say a state funding formula that penalizes districts …
This season’s all-conference honorees were announced during the banquet. They were Gage Anderson, honorable mention offensive line; Abe Gretzinger, second team quarterback; Marshal Durkee, second team defensive line and honorable mention offensive line; Josh Willoughby, honorable mention linebacker; Matthew Haselton, honorable mention running back, Rowan Wiczek, unanimous first-team receiver and defensive back; Knox Fleming, honorable mention kicker. .

All-conference players honored at football banquet

The Rhinelander High School football team celebrated a successful 2026 season with a banquet on Sunday, Oct. 25. The Hodags went 5-5 on the year and qualified for the playoffs where they were …

Council drops sidewalk, OKs 30-foot Hemlock Street

Hemlock Street will be rebuilt with new utilities, curb and gutter and a consistent 30-foot width — but no sidewalk — after the Rhinelander Common Council voted 6-2 to side with residents who …

Rhinelander volleyball announces award winners at banquet

The Rhinelander High School volleyball team celebrated their season on Oct. 25 with a banquet. The only all-conference selection was sophomore libero Maddie Paulson who earned honorable mention …
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Northland Pines to host Great Northern All-Conference Music Festival

The Northland Pines High School Music Department will host the 16th annual Great Northern All-Conference Choir and Band Festival and Concert on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Northland Pines auditorium. …

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Cross country state qualifiers Avrom Barr, left, and Dean Gillingham ran on Monday, Oct. 27 at Rhinelander High School in preparation for the state meet.

Barr and Willingham run at state

Avrom Barr and Dean Gillingham competed in the state Cross Country meet Saturday, Oct. 30 in Wisconsin Rapids. The runners were accompanied by teammates and coaches either running or biking with the …

Rhinelander swim heads to sectionals

The girls swim team will have 10 swimmers headed to Rice Lake on Saturday to attempt to win the sectional for the 8th year in a row to go along with the 8th conference championship they won on …
In the 17th minute Asher Rivord scored for the Hodags on a header off a corner kick.

Hodag Soccer begins regional play

Regional play for soccer began on Thursday with the Hodags play at Merrill against the Bluejays.  Merrill scored first in the 11th minute.  The Hodags responded in the 17th minute with a …
Sophomore Connor McGee ran up the middle for a large gain in the 4th quarter, part of his 142 yards rushing.

Hodag Football plays in round 1 of playoffs

Level 1 of the football playoffs began on Friday night with the Hodags making a trip to Appleton to play at Fox Valley Lutheran.  The Hodags received the opening kickoff but could not get …

Hodag Football Watch Party

Members of the football team and coaches gathered in the High School library on Saturday morning for a watch party to see where the team would be playing on Friday. The Hodags are a 6 seed and will …
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Fritsch: Finding his calling

“I tend to tell people when they ask, ‘Hey, did your dad ever hold any records?’ Well, yeah, he kicked the 52-yard field goal in New York… and it was just like a snap, a hold, and he was a …

Obituaries
Obituaries
Carlton Corey
Carlton Corey, passed away on October 27th, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House. Visitation for Carl will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, with Memorial services …
Jennifer Lynn (Cahak) Lyman
Jennifer Lynn (Cahak) Lyman, 55, passed away November 2, 2026. Visitation for Jennie will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with Memorial Services following at …
Andrew Joseph Alsteen
August 18, 1942 ~ October 21, 2026 Age ~ 84 Andrew Joseph Alsteen, 84, of the Town of Pine Lake, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, with his family at his side and …
David Eugene Reich
David Eugene Reich
David Eugene Reich of Rhinelander passed away at home on April 8, 2026, aged 70. Dave was born May 29, 1955, the middle child of Eugene “Tud” and Carole (Wood) Reich. Dave graduated from …
Judith A Lund
Judith A Lund, age 85, of Rhinelander, died on October 13, 2026 . There are no services scheduled at this time. You may leave your private condolences for the Lund family at …
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