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Former mayor dies at 93

Former Rhinelander Mayor Richard “Dick” Johns died Monday at the Wisconsin VA Home in King, his family has announced. He was 93. Johns, a Rhinelander native who served as mayor from 2005 to 2018, …

Spruce Area plan set; Hemlock still up in air

After weeks of resident opposition, the Rhinelander Common Council voted Monday to leave sidewalks off most interior streets in the Spruce Area reconstruction project, while widening several of them …
Tour the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom on Oct. 19.

Tour CAVOC Oct. 19 on as part of Wisconsin Forest Products Week

The public is invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC) in Rhinelander as part of Wisconsin Forest Products Week. “Discover how this unique …

Minnesota man sentenced to more than 8 years in federal prison in Rhinelander sting case

A Minnesota man who drove to Rhinelander last February expecting to meet a teenage girl he had been messaging for nearly two years has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison, followed by …
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‘Greetings from Rhinelander’ mural coming to downtown

Downtown Rhinelander will soon have a new splash of color as Canadian muralist Alixandra Jade begins painting the “Greetings from Rhinelander” mural on the Flanders Realty building at 2 N. Brown …

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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 …
Senior Vivian Lamers won the 200 yard freestyle.

Hodag Swim Meet

Rhinelander High School's swim team competed and won the 200 yard freestyle, 200 IM, 100 yard butterfly, 100 yard backstroke, 50 yard freestyle and 500 yard freestyle. 
Jaxon West is tackled after a gain in the 4th quarter. West was the leading rusher for the Hodags with 60 yards.

Rhinelander football played Saturday afternoon in Merrill

Rhinelander football played Saturday afternoon in Merrill and were attempting to ruin their homecoming weekend. Merrill had other plans as they dominated both sides of the ball and special teams …
Matt Haselton ran out of the backfield  led by Gage Anderson and scored the Hodags first touchdown.

Hatchets down Hodags 28-14

A second week with double digit penalties was too much for the Hodags to overcome in a 28-14 loss at home to the Tomahawk Hatchets. The home team also were unable to score on two trips inside the 20 …
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Fritsch: Tackled by fate

In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …

Obituaries
Obituaries
Joseph “Duke” Duchac
Joseph “Duke” Duchac went to heaven on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughters “princess” Jodi and Yvonne and his furry kid Weeze the Cat. Duke will be …
Christopher Michael Paul Paine
April 18, 1974 – October 6, 2026 Christopher Michael Paul Paine, 52, of Rhinelander, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to complications from small …
Kenneth John Olson Sr.
Kenneth John Olson Sr., 50, of the Town of Pelican, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Ken was born in Wausau, on August 17, 1976, to Thomas R. and Susan D. …
Thomas Gunner Bernsteen
Thomas Gunner Bernsteen, age 63, Green Bay, Wisconsin, died on October 3, 2026, in Green Bay. He was born on November 8, 1962. A visitation for Tom will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with …
Renee Marie (Jolin) Mutter
March 30, 1957 - February 5, 2026 Renee Marie (Jolin) Mutter, age 68, of Wabeno, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband of 50 years and family members. Renee’s …
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