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Ruth Hempel and her husband Henning are the fourth generation to run Forth Floral, one of Rhinelander's oldest family-owned businesses. Their daughter, Annika, aims to be the fifth.

Rhinelander’s Forth Floral still in bloom after 125 years

On a frigid February morning in Rhinelander, the greenhouse at Forth Floral is a welcoming refuge. Ruth Hempel, the owner, dressed in a pink top and matching scarf, is as bright and cheerful as the …
The city of Rhinelander plans to revitalize and.diversify its tree population with a grant from the DNR.and USDA Forest Service.

Rhinelander receives grant to revitalize trees

The city of Rhinelander plans to revitalize its urban forest with a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The grant will …
Last Wednesday, Feb. 5, protesters gathered outside the Oneida County Courthouse in Rhinelander to march against the Donald Trump administration, Elon Musk, and Project 2025. It was said to be part of a nationwide movement, the 50501 Movement — or 50 states, 50 protests, one day — organized on social media. An estimated 30-50 people attended the event.

Rhinelander joins anti-Trump protest

A free guided snowshoe hike will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area in Rhinelander.

Northwoods Land Trust to host snowshoe hike

The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) will host a free guided snowshoe hike Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area in Rhinelander. Troy Walters, NWLT …
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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 …

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Hodag Highlights: Swimming

Team and coaches celebrate in the pool with the conference trophy after the meet.
The Heck Community Pool was the site of the Great Northern Conference swim meet Friday, Feb. 7. The Hodags were set to win the seventh conference trophy in a row. The team was up to the task, …
    • Hodag Highlights: Gymnastics

      The gymnastics team hosted its only home conference meet against Antigo at the YMCA of the Northwoods Tuesday, Feb. 4. It was Senior Night, …

    • Hodag Highlights: Girls basketball

      The Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) Panthers girls basketball team visited the Rhinelander gym Tuesday, Feb. 4, to take on the Hodags, …

    • Hodag Highlights: Boys hockey

      On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Kingsford Flivvers hockey team came to the Rhinelander Ice Arena to play the Hodags on Senior Night. All five seniors, …

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Senior Mia Tulowitzky and her parents, Melanie and Shane Tulowitzky.
The Northland Pines girls hockey team played at the Rhinelander Ice Arena (RIA) to honor the two seniors on the team from Rhinelander. Mia Tulowitzky and Emalee Detienne were introduced between the …
These wrestlers earned all-conference recognition on Saturday at the conference meet in Minocqua. Avrom Barr, Anthony Boldt, Dresden Klaver, and Jeffrey Dupree earned honorable mention, Logan Schwinger earned second team all-conference, and Reid Schultz was a conference champion.
The Lakeland High School field house was the site of the conference wrestling meet on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Hodags entered the meet with nine of the 14 weight classes filled. The team was hoping …
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 …
Before the game players and coaches brought toys for the Kindness for Kids Christmas toy drive and deposited them into boxes at center court.
On Friday, Dec. 20, the Rhinelander boys basketball team entertained the Tomahawk Hatchets in a conference game. The Hodags never trailed in the game, led 48-18 at the half, and only allowed four …
Mya Swanson stands atop the podium with Cassidy Lindner, left, in fourth place.
The Hodag Dome hosted the annual Hodag Scramble wrestling tournament on Friday, Dec. 20. Mya Swanson won the 126-pound eight-person bracket, with teammate Cassidy Lindner placing fourth. Reid Schultz …
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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