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JWMS to hold annual Veterans Day observance

The School District of Rhinelander will hold its 56th annual Veterans Day observance Wednesday, Nov. 11, headlining a slate of events honoring local veterans in the coming days. The program begins at …

18-year-old killed after vehicle strikes tree

An 18-year-old man was killed Monday evening when his vehicle struck a tree in the Town of Crescent. According to the Oneida County sheriff’s office press release, at approximately 9:52 p.m., the …
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Nicolet College welcomes two new board members

Two new board members have been sworn in to the Nicolet College Board of Trustees, the college announced in a press release.  Kristin Allen of Lac du Flambeau will serve as an additional …

Rondele Ranch buys Pinewood Golf Club, plans new clubhouse and course upgrades

Rondele Ranch, the Northwoods business behind the annual Christmas Wonderland light show, has purchased Pinewood Golf Club in Harshaw and plans a renovation that includes a new event clubhouse, a …
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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 …

Sports
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 …

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 …
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 …
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Fritsch: The second act

The Green Bay Press-Gazette headline read “Ted Fritsch 3-Sport Coach at Central Catholic,” announcing his selection among 26 applicants for a role at the Norbertine school. Fritsch would …

Obituaries
Obituaries
Daniel V. Hickey
Daniel V. Hickey, age 86, of New Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Dove Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls, under the care of Lily Hospice. Dan was born on March 24, …
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 …
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