The Star Journal

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

11/05/2024

PHOTO GALLERY: Hodag boys cross country

Avrom Barr, bib 834, and Greyson Gremban, bib 833, run at about the mile and a quarter mark of the race. Bob Mainhardt photo WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The state cross country meet was held at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids Saturday. The Hodag boys team was one of 16 in Division 2 to particip

11/05/2024

If you haven't already voted, take time to do so today

Wisconsin polls are open until 8 p.m. For information on where to vote and more, visit myvotewi.gov. The Oneida County Health Department is holding a COVID and flu vaccination clinic at the Hodag Dome during voting hours. Free for children; many insurances, Medicare and Medicaid, and private pay

11/04/2024

Rhinelander schools put on administrative lockdown For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – The report of a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 17 N at Chick-A-Dee Peek Road led Oneida County deputies to a high speed pursuit Monday, Nov. 4. The chase led to Rhinelander Schools being placed on administrative

11/04/2024

Our condolences to Asst. Chief Bauer's family and co-workers

It is with a profound sadness that we must announce that we have lost the heartbeat of our department. Assistant Chief Dan Bauer passed away Saturday as the result of a massive heart attack. Dan will be sorely missed. His loss leaves a huge hole in our department and our lives.
We will be spending some time mourning him and planning a way forward. We will release arrangements and a family benefit in the near future. Please keep Jenna, their four children, and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate the tough times ahead.

10/29/2024

Hodag boys cross country will compete at state, girls swimming wins sixth consecutive conference title, soccer and volleyball~

BOB MAINHARDT PHOTOS Hodag boys cross country heads to state The Hodag boys cross country team is headed to the state meet in Wisconsin Rapids Saturday. The sectional meet was held in Colby Friday afternoon and the Hodags needed to place at least second overall in order to go as a team. The to

10/28/2024

Focus on prevention renewed By Eileen Persike | Editor RHINELANDER – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s recognition comes with an added awareness that the agency serving Northwoods domestic violence and sexual assault victims will have to do its job with 70% less funding

10/16/2024

For the Star Journal The Rhinelander District Library and the Rhinelander District Library Foundation are hosting a Capital Campaign Open House Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Library, located at 106 North Stevens Street, Rhinelander. Drawings and plans for the Rhineland

10/16/2024

The court, including the king and queen, rode in the back of pickup trucks provided by Rhinelander GM. Bob Mainhardt photo Photographer Bob Mainhardt captured the week's events with his camera. Check out the 10/23 issue of Star Journal for more pics.