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Rhinelander firefighters responded to two-vehicle accident at Rhinelander Masonic Temple

Rhinelander firefighters responded to the corner of E. Davenport and N. Pelham streets just before noon Thursday, Oct. 22 after a two-vehicle accident caused one vehicle to strike the Rhinelander …
Rhinelander students enjoyed a music lesson as part of the Culture Tap program.

Mexican folk artists visit local schools as part of Culture Tap program

Four artists from the Mexican Folk Art Collective recently visited local public schools to share traditional Mexican art forms. According to a School District of Rhinelander press release, this is …
The second annual Memory Bowl is set for Oct. 24 at Nick's Hodag Lanes in Rhinelander.

Second annual Memory Bowl to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association

The Tess family is getting ready for the second annual Memory Bowl: 9-Pins for a Purpose on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Nick’s Hodag Lanes in Rhinelander. According to a press release, the event is held …
Dr. Jeff Labs, left, explains Nicolet College's curriculum for prospective engineers to Gov. Tony Evers and DWD secretary Amy Pechacek during a tour of the Birchwood Center building Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Labs is the school's Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Nicolet officials show governor how college is building a Northwoods manufacturing workforce

Gov. Tony Evers visited Nicolet College on Thursday to mark Manufacturing Month. College officials told him that state grant dollars, dual-enrollment classes and a partnership with UW-Platteville are …
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Library budget heads to arbitration Oct. 27

Representatives of the five municipalities that fund the Rhinelander District Library will meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to settle the library’s 2027 budget. The towns of Pine Lake and …

Sports
Vayda Ives served 3 aces on the night.

Rhinelander Volleyball

The volleyball team celebrated their 2 seniors on Tuesday, Ava Rathbun and Olivia Ruetz before the game and also wore the pink jerseys for breast cancer awareness. Medford was the opponent and …
At number 1 doubles Sam Aschenbrenner made the return on a wide shot by Wausau West in the first set won by the duo of Aschenbrenner and Addy Currie.

Rhinelander Tennis

Tennis subsectional was hosted by Rhinelander on Monday Oct. 5th and the Hodags advanced all its singles entries. Annie VanderGalien at 1 singles defeated Sierra Wallace in straight sets to advance …

Rhinelander Soccer

Tuesday the soccer team played at Medford and won 4-3 but not without some tension as the Hodags had a 4 goal lead on 4 scores by Asher Rivord, 2 in each half. Medford scored 3 goals in the last 15 …

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 …
Packerland

Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …

Obituaries
Obituaries
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 …
Betty Jean Anderson
Betty Jean Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2026 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin at the age of 95. Visitation …
Carol J. Dart
Carol J. Dart, age 85, of Sugar Camp, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026. Per Carol’s wishes the family is having a private Celebration of Life at a later date. You may …
Richard Johns
Richard “Dick” James Johns passed away October 12th at the Wisconsin VA Home in King, WI. He was 93. Dick was born on February 19, 1933 in Rhinelander, WI to Evan and Mabel Johns. Dick was …
Glenda Elaine Crotty
Glenda Elaine Crotty
Glenda Elaine Crotty, age 79, of Three Lakes, passed away at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital on October 14, 2026. She was born to Betty and Gordon Hagen on February 6, 1947, in Rhinelander. Glenda …
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