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A former Hodag found himself in the international spotlight recently. Twenty-one-year-old Arik Beske is a Rhinelander High School graduate and a member of the U.S. Army’s Old Guard in …

Students continue Jimmy Carter’s legacy with Habitat for Humanity

After the news of former President Jimmy Carter's death broke last month, Rhinelander High School (RHS) teacher Wil Losch followed the coverage and felt inspired to share Carter's "extraordinary" …

The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its Annual Awards Gala and Fundraiser, set for Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Pines Event Center in Rhinelander. The event …

RCF receives $15,000 donation for Hodag Park improvements

The Rhinelander Community Foundation (RCF) announced a generous donation of $15,000 from AirPro Fan and Blower Company. The foundation said the contribution will directly benefit the Hodag Park …

Ex-convict finds success as barber, motivational speaker

In the almost five years since Rhinelander local Josh Newman was arrested and jailed for meth possession, he got his cosmetology license, started his own barbering and motivational speaking business, …

Hodag Dome holds Winter Walking Challenge

The Hodag Dome invites the public to participate in a Winter Walking Challenge until Feb. 28. To join, choose a 25-, 50-, or 100-mile goal and track progress in the book at the Hodag Dome front …

HARSHAW – There's no shortage of holiday events in the Northwoods, but one held on Saturday, Dec. 14, was perhaps among the most meaningful. As part of National Wreaths Across America Day, …

City to begin hiring Golf Course staff

RHINELANDER – The Rhinelander Common Council made it official. The Northwood Golf Course will be managed as a department of city government beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The council voted 7-1 Nov. 26 …

Mixing faith with fun

When she was a young teen, Darlene Machtan’s oldest brother died in a car crash. At his funeral, she sat in church with his two little kids and his widowed wife, who was pregnant with her third …

Hospice to light Trees of Love

For Star Journal To honor the pain of loss many experience during the holidays, Compassus hospice invites the public to attend its annual Tree of Love lighting ceremonies, Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. …

Hodag Day at the Dome

The Rhinelander community is invited to attend the Hodag Day at the Dome Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 3:30-6 p.m. The School District of Rhinelander is hosting the free event to celebrate the Hodag's …

Should it stay or should it go?

File photo Rhinelander City Council to consider future of Northwood Golf Course By Eileen Persike | EDITOR RHINELANDER – Should Rhinelander’s Northwood Golf Course continue to be run by a …

By Christina Brandmeier | REPORTER RHINELANDER – The Oneida County Health Department has unveiled its new Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), focusing on four health priorities: mental …

For the Star Journal TOWN OF PINE LAKE – One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Pine Lake, just south of the intersection of Mud Lake Road around 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. …

Starting at Pine Grove Community Church, fire trucks, police vehicles and city trucks joined the procession along Courtney Street on the way to Northland Memorial Cemetery. Dave Melancon photo By …

At 39 feet, the tree was a little too tall for the Capitol building and was trimmed to about 30 feet. Katie Thoresen photo. By Katie Thoresen | WXPR RHINELANDER – It’s not unusual for the Burke …

Northwoods Honor Guard posted the colors at the start of the Veterans Day program Nov. 11 at James Williams Middle School. Dave Melancon photo. FOR STAR JOURNAL RHINELANDER – James Williams Middle …

Local election results

For the Star Journal Unofficial results show nearly 25,000 voters went to the polls in Oneida County Nov. 5.  They selected Donald Trump in the Presidential Election 14,455 to 10,079. Trump won the …

For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver they say led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit through Rhinelander Nov. 4.  Daniel Thunder, …

For the Star Journal Bridget Koser, current UW-Milwaukee senior and former Rhinelander High School and Zion Lutheran School student is this year’s recipient of the Wisconsin Music Educators …

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