The Star Journal

12/11/2024

The creation of a Rhinelander skate park is another step closer to reality. Design plans for the project were unveiled Thursday, Dec. 5 during a presentation at ArtStart.

11/29/2024

Darlene Machtan gives a whiskey toast during a personalized funeral held in an airplane hanger. Submitted photo. Teacher plans nondenominational ceremonies By Christina Brandmeier Reporter When she was a young teen, Darlene Machtan’s oldest brother died in a car crash. At his funeral, sh

11/22/2024

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. in Arbor Viate, and Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. in Rhinelander. All attendees will receive or

11/22/2024

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 131st birthday. Events during the celebration include games, inflatables, music, Hodag apparel for

11/21/2024

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 contracted management group, be brought back in as a city department, leased, or sold? Those are amo

11/21/2024

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 health, substance use, childcare, and housing. Linda Conlon, the health department director, was excite

11/20/2024

Update from Monday's fatal two-car collision in Oneida County.

For the Star Journal UPDATE: Oneida County Sheriff's Office has identified the person killed in the Nov. 18 collision on Highway 17 in the town of Pine Lake. Dead is Mark E. Carlson, age 60 of Woodbury, Minn. Carlson was the driver of the southbound vehicle that law enforcement believes crossed t

11/20/2024

Head coach Scottie Arneson demonstrates an agility drill at practice. Bob Mainhardt photo Monday Nov. 11 marked the beginning of the winter sports season for high schools. The Rhinelander girls basketball team began with a practice before and after school. Gymnastics, hockey, Nordic ski and the a

11/18/2024

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. 18. According to Oneida County Sheriff Captain Tyler Young, it appears the accident was a head-o

11/14/2024

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 Eileen Persike Editor The community paid their respects to Rhinelander Fire Asst. Chief Dan Bau

11/13/2024

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 family to harvest a Christmas tree from their own property. They would sometimes plant ones just for

11/12/2024

FOR STAR JOURNAL RHINELANDER – The public is invited to show their respect to Rhinelander Assistant Fire Chief Dan Bauer, as his procession moves through the city on its way to the Northland Memorial Cemetery. The procession is expected to begin between 1:15-1:30 p.m., leaving from Pine Grove Com

11/11/2024

Hodag swimmers and coaches with the sectional first place plaque. Bob Mainhardt photo FOR STAR JOURNAL MENOMONIE – The swim sectional for Rhinelander and 13 other schools took place Saturday in Menomonie. The Hodags won seven events including the three relays, two individual events by Sophomor

11/11/2024

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 School held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Monday, Nov. 11. Emcees were Keyan Karpf and Lola B

11/06/2024

Funeral arrangements have been set for Rhinelander Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Daniel Bauer. Bauer, 42, died Nov. 2 following a heart attack. Rhinelander Fire Department photo He served for nearly 19 years as a firefighter and paramedic. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1

11/06/2024

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 state on his way to a nationwide win, securing more than the needed 270 electoral votes. Results ar

11/05/2024

For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver who led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit through Rhinelander Nov. 4. Daniel Thunder, 51 of Neopit, is awaiting an initial appearance in Oneida County Court in connection with the incident. A