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Sophomore Connor McGee ran up the middle for a large gain in the 4th quarter, part of his 142 yards rushing.

Hodag Football plays in round 1 of playoffs

Level 1 of the football playoffs began on Friday night with the Hodags making a trip to Appleton to play at Fox Valley Lutheran.  The Hodags received the opening kickoff but could not get …
The DNR has announced two new grant programs to help communities and private well owners test for PFAS.

Stella residents hear PFAS update

Four years after a Department of Natural Resources well testing program led to the discovery of extreme levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in local drinking water, …

Rondele Ranch buys Pinewood Golf Club, plans new clubhouse and course upgrades

Rondele Ranch, the Northwoods business behind the annual Christmas Wonderland light show, has purchased Pinewood Golf Club in Harshaw and plans a renovation that includes a new event clubhouse, a …
In July 1950, Fritsch signed for another season with Gene Ronzani and the Packers, and the following month, he, his wife, and daughter, Mary, welcomed new family member, Theodore (Ted Jr.).

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …
News

City issues ‘do not flush’ list

The City of Rhinelander Water/Wastewater Department is reminding residents that what goes down the toilet does not simply disappear. “Flushing inappropriate items can cause sewer backups, …

Sports

Hodag Football Watch Party

Members of the football team and coaches gathered in the High School library on Saturday morning for a watch party to see where the team would be playing on Friday. The Hodags are a 6 seed and will …
Early in the game at Pines Caden Ehrhardt jumps for a save.

Hodag Soccer preparing for playoffs

Hodag soccer played 2 games last week, Tuesday at Northland Pines and Thursday at home in the rain against Antigo. Pines scored in the third minute and scored another in the first half and led …
Number 47, Trevor Denton covered the Lakeland fumble on the Thunderbirds first drive.

PHOTOS: Rhinelander High School Football

PHOTOS: Rhinelander High School Football
Vayda Ives served 3 aces on the night.

Rhinelander Volleyball

The volleyball team celebrated their 2 seniors on Tuesday, Ava Rathbun and Olivia Ruetz before the game and also wore the pink jerseys for breast cancer awareness. Medford was the opponent and …
At number 1 doubles Sam Aschenbrenner made the return on a wide shot by Wausau West in the first set won by the duo of Aschenbrenner and Addy Currie.

Rhinelander Tennis

Tennis subsectional was hosted by Rhinelander on Monday Oct. 5th and the Hodags advanced all its singles entries. Annie VanderGalien at 1 singles defeated Sierra Wallace in straight sets to advance …
Packerland

Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …

Obituaries
Obituaries
Andrew Joseph Alsteen
August 18, 1942 ~ October 21, 2026 Age ~ 84 Andrew Joseph Alsteen, 84, of the Town of Pine Lake, passed away at home on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, with his family at his side and …
Judith A Lund
Judith A Lund, age 85, of Rhinelander, died on October 13, 2026 . There are no services scheduled at this time. You may leave your private condolences for the Lund family at …
Betty Jean Anderson
Betty Jean Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2026 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin at the age of 95. Visitation …
Carol J. Dart
Carol J. Dart, age 85, of Sugar Camp, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026. Per Carol’s wishes the family is having a private Celebration of Life at a later date. You may …
Richard Johns
Richard “Dick” James Johns passed away October 12th at the Wisconsin VA Home in King, WI. He was 93. Dick was born on February 19, 1933 in Rhinelander, WI to Evan and Mabel Johns. Dick was …
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