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Nicolet president explains decision to allow test wells on campus

Nicolet College President Kate Ferrel has addressed a question that has been circulating since it became known that the City of Rhinelander is considering drilling a new municipal well on the …

College seeks community input on well issue

Town of Pelican residents, and other interested parties, will have at least two opportunities to express their thoughts on the possible addition of a municipal well and pumphouse to Nicolet …

Appeals court affirms conviction in Oneida County murder case

The third district court of appeals in Wausau has affirmed the first-degree intentional homicide conviction of a Rhinelander man who was sentenced to life in prison for executing his former …

City to hold public informational meeting on well project May 12

The City of Rhinelander will host a public information meeting on proposed municipal Well #9 on Monday, May 12. The session is scheduled to take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Northwoods Center, …
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Decision on RHS graduation location coming soon as dome work continues

The Hodag Dome has been reinflated and School District of Rhinelander officials are hopeful the Rhinelander High School Class of 2025 will be able to celebrate commencement in the newly repaired …

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Aleece Johnson beats the throw home on a hit to the outfield.

Hodag Highlights: Softball takes two from Northland Pines

The Rhinelander High School softball team took on the Northland Pines Eagles twice last week and came out victorious in both contests. On Wednesday, the Hodags traveled to Eagle River and came back …
The Rhinelander Area Community Foundation (RCF) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Grant Awards. This year, a total of $48,440 was awarded to 20 qualified local organizations that demonstrated …
The Lakeland Thunderbirds welcomed the Rhinelander High School girls soccer team to Lakeland on Tuesday, April 22. It was a low-scoring affair but Rhinelander ended Lakeland’s 27-game winning …
The Rhinelander High School boys tennis team faced Lakeland on Tuesday, April 22 in a key matchup in the conference. The Hodags swept the doubles flights and won the Nos. 3 and 4 singles matches to …
The Rhinelander High School baseball team split a pair of games last week. On Tuesday, April 22 the Hodags defeated Tomahawk 10-3, with Dylan Vanderbunt earning the win pitching 6 innings at home. …
The Rhinelander High School softball team welcomed the Lakeland Thunderbirds to the Andrea Musson softball field on April 14. It was the first outside home game of the season for the Hodags. The …
Obituaries
Obituaries
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 …
Dorris “Dolly” Meeuwsen
Dorris “Dolly” Meeuwsen, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau. A memorial service was held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, …
Sally Jo Gautier
Sally Jo Gautier, 56 of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at her home, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Sally was born on January 3, 1969, in Milwaukee, to Lawrence and Janice (Wolfe) Baker. …
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