Author: StarJournal
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Many vets unaware of compensation for Agent Orange-related disabilities
By Tammy Walters Oneida County Veterans Service Officer Agent Orange is the name given to a blend of herbicides the U.S. military sprayed from 1961 to ... -
It’s that time of year when fawns and cubs begin to appear
Outdoor Notebook By Roger Sabota Special to the Star Journal At this time of the year many who work with wildlife, including DNR wildlife biologists, receive ... -
DVT: A clot by any other name
By Cortney Cleereman, ANPN Ministry Medical Group/Ascension If you have ever taken a flight over the Pacific Ocean, you know the meaning of fatigue–not the fatigue ... -
Bird behavior: A hatchling’s survival is anything but guaranteed
By the Masked Biologist Special to the Star Journal Recently there has been a lot posted in the media about leaving baby animals alone, even if ... -
Positive reward
Star Journal Report Good behavior can have positive results. That’s a lesson students at Rhinelander High School learned Wednesday when the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports ... -
Local events are entertainment for everyone
Making Tracks By Maggie Steffen Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce Director Hello June! Much like you, the Chamber is more than ready to get this summer ... -
Outdoor Classroom
Nativity of Our Lord fifth graders become Exotic Aquatic Explorers for a day By Eileen Persike Editor The sun was shining on the shores of Boom ... -
Northwoods radiologist receives rural health award
Star Journal Report A Rhinelander physician was recently honored with the 2017 Rural Health Ambassador award. Dr. Theodore Shinners, radiologist and technology medical director at Ministry ... -
Boating under the influence
Summer in the Northwoods often includes spending time boating on the area lakes or the river. It can be fun and relaxing. The Oneida County Health ...