News for Human Interest
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Rhinelander District Library—Opens at 10am on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Rhinelander District Library will open one hour late at 10am on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to allow staff to attend a meeting.The hours on Thursday, October 29, 2026, will be 10 am to 6 pm for this day, only.Items may be returned to the book and media returns. WiFi will be available outside the building. RDL will resume ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
[EAGLE RIVER, WI] - The Warehouse Community Arts Center in Eagle River brings arts enrichment and education to the Northwoods through a variety of classes, free community groups, and public art events, for all ages, locals and visitors alike.
The art center offers a variety of classes in the arts, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting classes, stained glass, needle and wet felting, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, October 22, 2026
RHINELANDER, WI — The School District of Rhinelander is proud to announce that it has earned Gold-level certification as a Family Friendly Workplace through Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW), a Wisconsin nonprofit organization that recognizes employers backing up their organizational values with meaningful, real-world support for families.
Certification by FFW is determined through a rigorous ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, October 22, 2026
RHINELANDER, WI — On Wednesday, October 28, students at Rhinelander High School will experience democracy firsthand through a school-wide mock election conducted during social studies classes.
In partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Northwoods (LWVNOW), students will participate in a simulated polling-place experience, including checking in, receiving a ballot, voting privately, ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Northwoods Children’s Museum is having a Pumpkin Party! Join us Saturday, October
31st between 10:30am – 2:00pm for pumpkin crafts, games, and popcorn! Come in
costume before or after attending Hallowfest in downtown Eagle River. Thank you to Ripco
Credit Union, Health In Motion, Nicolet National Bank, The Toy Shop and Tremblay’s Sweet
Shop for sponsoring this fun-filled event! Regular ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Friday, October 16, 2026
RHINELANDER, WI — The School District of Rhinelander is excited to invite the community to the 5th Annual Hodag Day at the Dome — A Holiday Party! This popular community tradition returns on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Hodag Dome for an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, family fun, and plenty of Hodag pride.
This year’s event brings a festive holiday twist ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Rhinelander, October 12th--
FBLA/DECA is ecstatic to bring our community a state wide community service project, Trick Or Can. Members will be dropping off bags for community donations on October 18th; 1:00 - 5:00 PM and will be back around to pick up the non-perishable food items on October 25th between 1:00 - 5:00 pm.
Halloween marks a time each year when community members are willing to ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, October 12, 2026
RHINELANDER, Wis. (Monday, October 12, 2026) — Downtown Rhinelander will soon have a new splash of color as Canadian muralist Alixandra Jade begins painting the “Greetings from Rhinelander” mural on the Flanders Realty building at 2 N. Brown Street.
Jade will begin the project on Monday, October 12. The mural will draw inspiration from the classic destination postcard style, incorporating imagery ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, October 09, 2026
The public is cordially invited to attend the 56th Annual Veterans Day Observance at James Williams Middle School gymnasium on Wednesday, November 11th, at 8:30 a.m.
This year’s program will feature various speakers, and music will be provided by the James Williams Middle School music department.
Local veterans, their families and the public are invited to attend this annual community ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, October 09, 2026
Get into the holiday spirit with the YMCA of the Northwoods on a festive two-day coach bus trip featuring two spectacular dinner theaters, Christmas shopping, and plenty of holiday fun! The trip takes place Thursday, December 10 through Friday, December 11, with stops in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Dells, and Wausau.
The adventure begins Thursday, December 10, with an 8:30 a.m. departure from the ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
