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Meeting scheduled to explain County L project

Oneida County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are inviting the public to attend a construction information meeting on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5 p.m. to discuss an upcoming …

County highway department to hold public involvement meeting on Highway P project June 26

Oneida County will hold a public involvement meeting on Thursday, June 26 at the Town of Pelican Town Hall, located at 4093 County P, Rhinelander, WI 54501. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss …

WXPR calls for action against Trump Administration rescission package

A rescission package passed by the Trump Administration could lead to over $1.1 billion in funding being cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), an action that could take rural radio …

Four transported to the hospital following two-vehicle accident in Cassian

The Oneida County sheriff's office is investigating a two-vehicle accident in  the Town of Cassian Monday afternoon that sent four people, including a toddler, to the hospital. According to …
    • Paddle the Pelican June 10

      The Northern Paddle & Trail has organized an intermediate paddle on Rhinelander's own Pelican River from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June …

    • Against all odds

      The 50th Birkie takes place despite lack of ‘winter’ By Mitch Mode Special to the Star Journal It is the week of the American …

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Hodag Highlights: Baseball ends playoff run at Mosinee

The Rhinelander High School baseball team’s playoff run came to an end on Thursday, June 5 in Mosinee. Rhinelander advanced to face Mosinee after logging a pair of playoff victories. …

Sports
Aila Bergman took 4th place in the 300 meter hurdles at the state track meeting in La Crosse. Bergman set a new school record in her final race at this year's state meet.

Hodag Highlights: Bergman 4th, Myers 9th at state track meet

The state track meet was held over the weekend and two members of the Rhinelander High School girls team scored points. Sophomore Macy Myers was 8th in the pole vault with a height of 11 feet while …
On Thursday May 29, the Hodag baseball team began regional tournament play against Amery at home. The team was coming off a stretch of games where they experienced significant highs and lows. On May …
On Friday, May 16 the Rhinelander High School baseball team hosted Mosinee, the first-place team in the conference. Conner Rappley pitched a complete game for the Hodags, giving up 3 runs on 9 hits …
On May 14 the Rhinelander High School boys swim team changed the record board to reflect the new times that were set during the 2025 season. At the conference meet the Hodags broke four pool records …
The Rhinelander High School soccer team has continued to dominate its competition. On Monday, May 19, the team played at Medford and were 4-0 winners. Sophie Miljevich and Jordan Manske scored in the …
The Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club(ABC) held its annual banquet Wednesday, May 14 at The Pines event center. Tyler Johnson, from the Class of 2005, was inducted to the Hodag Hall of Fame in …
Obituaries
Obituaries
Larry Ervin Schinke
Larry Ervin Schinke, 81, of the Town of Stella, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side on Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. Larry was born in …
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, …
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