Photos were the order of the day when Cheryle Miller, center, was surprised with a party in honor of her 50 yeaers of employment at Rhinelander District Library. Taking the photo is Denise Chojnacki, …

Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) has authored a bill to re-designate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, part of which is shown here, to a National Park. The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior …

DOT Secretary Craig Thompson, left, Pelican Town Chair and Fire Chief Craig Hollands, Oneida County Highway Commissioner Alex Hegeman and Gov. Tony Evers are pictured last week at the Pelican Town …

Matthew Walker Photo courtesy Rhinelander Police Department For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – The Rhinelander Police Department has announced a sex offender who has been released from state prison …

By Star Journal Staff RHINELANDER – Billed as one of the best little fairs in Wisconsin, the Oneida County Fair Board presented a full schedule of entertainment, plenty of food and beverage …

The Oneida County Board of Adjustment met July 25 to discuss a conditional use permit for construction of a 36-bed residential adolescent treatment center in Cassian. The board unanimously approved …

Bob Kovar's photography studio is one of many that will be open to visitors during the Northwoods Art Tour July 26-28. Submitted photo For the Star Journal Summer in the Northwoods brings many annual …

Public hearing scheduled to gather input By Eileen Persike, editor RHINELANDER – The community will have a chance to weigh in on potentially renaming a street or park to honor a Rhinelander family. …

The Push Against Loneliness community day takes place July 27 at Hodag Park. Part of the event includes dedication of this bench sculpture at the beach house. Star Journal photo July 27 event at …

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 …