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Driver airlifted to Wausau following rollover crash in Nokomis

The Oneida County sheriff's office reports that a 20-year-old Rhinelander man was airlifted to  Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wednesday evening after he lost control of a 1986 corvette at the …

Street closures announced for Rhinelander Fourth of July fireworks

The City of Rhinelander will host its annual “Fourth of July Fireworks” at dusk on Friday, July 4. Due to the street construction project in and around the Hodag Park area, this …
Children enjoy a treat outside a Three Lakes frozen yogurt shop.

State: Oneida County visitor spending surpassed $302 million in 2024

Despite occasional instances of poor air quality in the summer, and less snowfall in the winter, Oneida County is the most popular vacation destination in the Northwoods, according to figures …
Rhinelander Auto Group has donated $100,000 to the Rhinelander Kiwanis Club in support of the Hodag Park playground and splashpad project.

Rhinelander Auto Group donates $100,000 to Kiwanis in support of Hodag Park project

The Rhinelander Kiwanis Club has made considerable progress toward its goal of providing local children with updated playground equipment and adding a splashpad at Rhinelander’s Hodag Park. …
    • Paddle the Pelican June 10

      The Northern Paddle & Trail has organized an intermediate paddle on Rhinelander's own Pelican River from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June …

    • Against all odds

      The 50th Birkie takes place despite lack of ‘winter’ By Mitch Mode Special to the Star Journal It is the week of the American …

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City to hold listening session on one-way street proposal

City of Rhinelander alderpersons want to hear from the public before deciding whether Brown Street should be converted to a one-way street. Two weeks after directing the city’s administrative …

Sports
The starting pitcher for the Rebels' opening game was Jackson Waydick.

Hodag Highlights: American Legion season underway

The Rhinelander Rebels American Legion baseball team played their first game of the season on Wednesday, June 11, welcoming the Antigo Typhoon to town. Rebel pitchers Jackson Waydick, who started on …
The season has come to an end for the Rhinelander High School girls soccer team. On Thursday, the Hodags hosted Mosinee in a regional semifinal. The Hodags led 4-0 at the half and scored 4 more in …
The Rhinelander High school tennis courts hosted  a subsectional meet on Tuesday, May 27. Seven teams participated and the Hodags placed second,  advancing all 3 doubles teams. The 6 …
It’s been a strong spring for the Rhinelander High School track team. Both the boys and girls squads captured Great Northern Conference titles in Mosinee on May 22. On May 27, Rhinelander …
On Thursday May 29, the Hodag baseball team began regional tournament play against Amery at home. The team was coming off a stretch of games where they experienced significant highs and lows. On May …
On Friday, May 16 the Rhinelander High School baseball team hosted Mosinee, the first-place team in the conference. Conner Rappley pitched a complete game for the Hodags, giving up 3 runs on 9 hits …
Obituaries
Obituaries
Lewis "Oscar" Leavitt
Lewis “Oscar” Leavitt, age 85, a resident of Stella,  passed away at his home on Tuesday June 10, 2025.  Oscar was born on April 26, 1940, in Rhinelander, to Lewis and …
Larry Ervin Schinke
Larry Ervin Schinke, 81, of the Town of Stella, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side on Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. Larry was born in …
Jean Weaver Sharon
Jean Weaver Sharon died at home on December 5, 2024, age 93.  Jean was born September 7, 1931 in Antigo, to Harold and Norma Weaver of Pelican Lake.   Jean graduated from Antigo …
Richard "Dick" S. Bellile
Richard "Dick" S. Bellile, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1938, to June E. (Lambert) and Wenzel J. Bellile. Dick served proudly in the United …
Mark Edward Kubiske
Mark Edward Kubiske, age 66, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, passed away March 25, 2025, in the presence and care of his loving wife Bridget, at Meriter Unity Point Hospital in Madison. Mark grew up …
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