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Abundance of trash on County Highway K prompts cleanup day on Saturday
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Members of the Rhinelander community are working to clean up litter on County Highway K this spring. The Oneida County Solid Waste Department, which is located on Highway K, says litter is much worse on the highway this year. Many community members believe the large pieces of...
Hodag Park playground plans, deer management input, redeveloping old mill site
Fundraising campaign underway for plans to build a new playground and splash pad at Hodag Park, County Deer Advisory Council meetings will provide a chance to give input on deer management, new mayor of Wisconsin Rapids says redevelopment of the city's idled paper mill is a top focus.
Arbor Day: Foresters across government levels encourage tree planting
Wisconsin is home to nearly 17 million acres of forest land that spans federal, state, and county land. It provides jobs, recreation, and a healthy environment. “The Northwoods continues to have this legacy of loving trees, loving open spaces. Whether it's from a recreation component, a fishing component, or a hardwood harvesting component, I think that's something that everyone can appreciate about our beautiful spaces here in the Northwoods,” said Sitka Pence. She’s the deputy forest supervisor for the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest.
Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander raising funds for new playground and splash pad at Hodag Park
The plans for a new playground and splash pad at Hodag Park were sparked by the Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander wanting to do a project at one of the city’s parks. After talking with the city and community members, Kiwanis member Brandon Karaba says it all came together fairly quickly over the last six months.
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