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Oneida County snowmobile trails to open Friday

Snowmobile trails in Oneida County will open for the season Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 a.m. Trails are in rough, early-season condition, and caution is advised, according to a public service …

First-ever Winterfest slated Feb. 15 in Pelican Lake

The Pelican Lake Association (PLA) will hold a new event, Winterfest, Saturday, Feb. 15, from noon to 8 p.m. at PB and J's Place in Pelican Lake. "Since Mother Nature is not holding up her end of our …

City issues running water notice

Last week, the city of Rhinelander issued a water let-run order beginning Jan. 27 for residents in areas with deep frost issues to prevent utility lines from freezing. Utility customers can …
The Little Rice Fire Department, in partnership with Nicolet College, held an intensive cold water and ice rescue training class Jan. 25.

Little Rice Fire Department holds rescue training

The Little Rice Fire Department, in partnership with Nicolet College, held an intensive cold water and ice rescue training class Jan. 25. According to the fire department, the training provided …
News

Parkinson’s support group to meet in Rhinelander

A new Parkinson’s support group will meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. at the YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander. The first meeting is Feb. 11 in the Dale and Gale Willcox …

Sports

Hodag Highlights: Wrestling

Logan Schwinger wrestled against Iron Mountain, pinned his opponent, and had a technical fall win in his second match.
The Hodag wrestling team was in Three Lakes Thursday, Jan. 30, as the host team, consisting of a co-op between Laona/Wabeno and Three Lakes, faced the Hodags and Iron Mountain, Mich. The Hodags …
    • Hodag Highlights: Boys basketball

      On Friday, Dec. 20, the Rhinelander boys basketball team entertained the Tomahawk Hatchets in a conference game. The Hodags never trailed in the …

    • RHS winter sports season begins

      Head coach Scottie Arneson demonstrates an agility drill at practice. Bob Mainhardt photo Monday Nov. 11 marked the beginning of the winter …

Avrom Barr, bib 834, and Greyson Gremban, bib 833, run at about the mile and a quarter mark of the race. Bob Mainhardt photo WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The state cross country meet was held at The Ridges …
BOB MAINHARDT PHOTOS Hodag boys cross country heads to state The Hodag boys cross country team is headed to the state meet in Wisconsin Rapids Saturday. The sectional meet was held in Colby Friday …
Running back Sam Zwaard avoided the last tackler on his way to an 86-yard touchdown run to make the score 20-7 with 3:57 remaining in the third quarter. BOB MAINHARDT PHOTO   For the Star …
Rhinelander runners Macy Meyers and Brynn Teter lead the Hodags to the 2.5 mile mark at Tuesday's cross country meet in Marshfield. Craig Weinzatl photo Photos by Craig Weinzatl MARSHFIELD – As the …
Brynn Teter, Macy Myers and Kara Monk are first to the one mile mark for the lady Hodags. Craig Weinzatl photo. Photos by Craig Weinzatl RIB MOUNTAIN – The 2024 Hodag Cross Country season has …
Obituaries
Obituaries
Elaine "Ellie" Yungerman
Ellie was born on October 23, 1952 in Antigo, WI to Cecil Jenkins and Edith (Glines) Jenkins. She grew up in Enterprise, WI and graduated from Elcho High School in 1970. After graduation, she moved …
Teresa Ann Kennedy
Teresa Ann Kennedy, 39, of Rhinelander, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Teresa was born on February 4, 1985, in Rhinelander, to Jay Kennedy and Kathee Groner. She was raised …
Gail Marie (Miller) Losch Strid
Gail Marie (Miller) Losch Strid, 75, of Rhinelander, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to Genevieve (Larson) and Roy Miller. …
Rebecca Rae Petonquot
Rebecca Rae Petonquot, age 69, of Rhinelander, died on December 30, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1955, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Albert and Marie Reinke - Turriff …
Amy Lee Zdroik
Amy Lee Zdroik, age 48, of Rhinelander, passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at home surrounded by love. She was born on August 25th, 1976, in Rhinelander, the daughter of Howard and Tonkom …
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