Smokey admires his likeness in one of the portraits on display at Pioneer Park Historical Complex. The portraits were created by USDA Forest Service artist Rudy Wendelin from 1977-1995. Community …
photo courtesy Wisc. DOC MERRILL – A second teen has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a Lincoln Hills counselor earlier this week. Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake is Wisconsin's …
By Star Journal Staff MERRILL – A 16-year old Lincoln Hills student is in custody at the Lincoln County Jail following his alleged attack on two Lincoln Hills staff members that left one, a 49-year …
By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – An Oneida County woman will spend 15 years in prison and another 15 years extended supervision for the 2022 death of Kyle Polinski, 29 of Rhinelander. …
RHINELANDER – Oneida County Health Department is warning residents to be aware of the risk and symptoms of rabies. Since Jan. 1 this year, OCHD has conducted more than 40 animal bite or potential …
Ponsse North America used the tree cutting at the Tiny Home Village site to demonstrate some of the company's new equipment. Star Journal photos Tree cutting moves tiny home village closer to reality …
Rhinelander District Library Director Virginia Roberts, left, RDL Foundation President Ransey Osness and RDL Board of Trustees President Diana Harris cut a tiny ribbon to unveil a scale model of the …
By Eileen Persike, editor The Lincoln County Sheriff’s office has confirmed that George Rouman, 51 of Rhinelander, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on US 51 around 11 p.m. Sunday night. George …
For the Star Journal MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that Frank R. Schuman, age 30 of Lac Du Flambeau, has been …
By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – A 17-year old has been charged in Oneida County Court with three felonies in connection with two incidents in the city of Rhinelander last week. A 15-year old …
For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – The Rhinelander Police Department is asking for the public’s help as they investigate vandalism at the Rhinelander Country Club and Hodag Park. On Thursday, May …
For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – Rhinelander Police Department has released information on a convicted sex offender that has been released from prison and is living in the community. Skyler Sann, …
Dave Melancon photos RHINELANDER – The fourth annual Hodag Heritage Fest took place Saturday, May 18 at Pioneer Park. The event is hosted by the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce and included events …
Submitted photo Northwoods Land Trust is seeking volunteer stewards for Friday, May 31 at Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area in Rhinelander. Work, including hand-pulling evasive plants …
Star Journal photo Representatives from the Seventh Day Adventist Thrift Shop presented a $2,000 check to the Rhinelander Police Department for use with the K9 program. The thrift shop regularly …
From left, Pickles co-owner Justin Koshak, Wisconsin Beef Council Executive Director Tammy Vaassen and Pickles co-owner Dan Linscott celebrate the restaurant's win in the Beef Council's inaugural …
By Katie Thoresen, WXPR ONEIDA COUNTY – The Public Service Commission projects there are more than 12,600 homes in Oneida County where there’s a poor internet connection or none at all. That’s …
The Hodag Park playground proposed by the Rhinelander Kiwanis Club will include a splash pad. Submitted photo. Fundraising underway By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – More enhancements are …
By Dr. Wendy Henrichs Board Certified Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor Intermittent fasting (IF) and time restricted eating (TRE) have become popular and are often used …
Council approves design, engineering company By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – It was December 2021 when a group of impassioned young people spoke to the Rhinelander City Council, asking them …