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Fritsch and his growing family.

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 …

On Gravity

Dear Reader, There’s a peculiar comfort in floating—in those moments when ideas soar, ambitions lift us skyward, and possibilities seem limitless. We drift among clouds of our own making, …

Tourism grant funding available for non-profit groups and organizations

The Rhinelander Tourism and Marketing Committee (RTMC), in collaboration with the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for the 2027 Room Tax Community Grant. According to …

Worship, vetoes and ‘preferential treatment’: LWV breaks down three ballot questions

The three proposed changes to the Wisconsin Constitution on the Nov. 3 ballot do more than their ballot wording suggests, the executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin told a …
News

City to absorb $248K health insurance increase

The Rhinelander Common Council has decided to keep city employees’ health insurance plan unchanged for 2027. That means the city will absorb a 15.8% premium increase that would cost it an …

Sports
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 …
Early in the game at Pines Caden Ehrhardt jumps for a save.

Hodag Soccer preparing for playoffs

Hodag soccer played 2 games last week, Tuesday at Northland Pines and Thursday at home in the rain against Antigo. Pines scored in the third minute and scored another in the first half and led …
Number 47, Trevor Denton covered the Lakeland fumble on the Thunderbirds first drive.

PHOTOS: Rhinelander High School Football

PHOTOS: Rhinelander High School Football
Packerland

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …

Obituaries
Obituaries
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 …
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 …
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