‘Land of the free and the home of the brave’
Graydon Ford, 9, holds his hat over his heart during the national anthem at the start of the Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4, in downtown Minocqua.
Legion Post 89 splits back-to-back games
The Minocqua Legion Post 89 baseball team split a pair of back-to-back games on July 6 and 7 at the Minocqua Park Complex in Minocqua. They lost 12-5 to Rhinelander Post 7 on July 6 and won 11-1 over Tomahawk Post 93 on July 7.
More than Just His Job
Many communities have a newspaper that tells the stories of local “goings on,” current and future weather forecasts, opinions of those who write in about national headlines, and the latest scores and updates on the area sports teams. Many people contribute to the success of The Lakeland Times, Minocqua’s community …
Phone survey underway for MHLT referendum
With the board of education for the Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) school district in June deciding to go to an operational referendum in November of this year, the next step is gathering input from the public regarding the issue.
The Lake Where You Live
You visit and live on a lake for almost four decades and you learn a lot about its life and rhythms. At evening on the Saturday before the Fourth of July, I guessed a number of anglers would be on the water. I wanted to capture a favorite spot before …
Snowhawks edged by the Chicago All-Stars
The Lake Tomahawk Snowhawks were defeated 16-9 by the Chicago All-Stars during the Fourth of July snowshoe baseball game at Snowshoe Park. “It was a nice crowd,” Snowhawks manager, Jeff Smith, said. “We finally had a beautiful day and night for the Fourth, and I think a lot of people …
Legacy Preserve preliminary plat approved at Rhinelander Plan Commission meeting
Legacy Preserve, the prospective 37.19-acre subdivision that would affect Rhinelander’s West Wind Drive neighborhood, made another leap forward when its preliminary plat was unanimously approved at Tuesday’s meeting of the Rhinelander Plan Commission.
Author event at Manitowish Waters library July 16
The Frank B. Koller Memorial Library, 5761 U.S. Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters, will be hosting an author visit on Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. Local author Victoria Houston will speak and offer a book signing. Houston is the author of the beloved eighteen-volume Loon Lake Mystery Series, as …
New information presented to Oneida County in Willow Road issue
The town of Lynne, currently with a request submitted to the Oneida County Highway Department to take over Willow Road, has presented information to the county believed to show that at one time, Willow Road had been a county road. Its designation, according to a map discovered by a seasonal …
Horbinski sentenced to six years for child pornography
A Rhinelander man will do prison time after having been found guilty of one count of possession of child pornography. Andrew Paul Horbinski, 34, pleaded no contest June 30 in a court case filed last August.
City Police and Fire Commission updated on status of court review of police captain promotion
The Rhinelander Police and Fire Commission met Monday morning, July 6 at Rhinelander City Hall. “There wasn’t too much to do,” commission chairman Todd McEldowney told the Northwoods River News. “We basically approved the meeting minutes from open session and closed session (of June 23), and then we met in …
2026 ruffed grouse survey results; summer game bird survey significance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the 2026 ruffed grouse and pheasant survey results in a press release on June 24. “The survey measured ruffed grouse drumming activity heard along roadsides throughout Wisconsin this spring and showed an 11 (percent) decrease in statewide drumming activity compared to 2025,” …
LOLA Arts invites community to summer fundraiser
One of the Northwoods’ favorite summer traditions returns with a new theme in a beautiful setting. Land O’ Lakes Arts’s (LOLA) summer fundraisers have become a cherished tradition, drawing attendees back year after year for the welcoming atmosphere, creative flair, and opportunity to celebrate the arts.
Babe Ruth Prep topped by Phillips
The Lakeland Babe Ruth Prep League baseball team lost to Phillips in a Monday night matchup at Minocqua Park Complex on July 6. The team’s lone run came in the bottom of the third inning when Jayce Nielsen crossed home after reaching on a walk. They surrendered 26 runs to …
Pride Football Camp starts on July 20
High school scheme install and skill contact days for incoming eighth- through 12th-graders is coming this summer. Incoming eighth-graders are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the high school players.
