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Rhinelander · RhinelanderPaul Haftarski, center, sits with his son, John and daughter-in-law, Donna in Paul’s home. Haftarski celebrates his 100th birthday April 27 with an open house 1-3 p.m. at the Pines Event Center. Matt Persike photo. Rhinelander man celebrates a century of adventure By Matt Persike Special to the Star Journal RHINELANDER – A longtime resident of Rhinelander will soon be in league with rare company. Paul Haftarski, born in Poland in 1924, is celebr…See the Story
From Nazi-occupied Poland to the U.S.
Rhinelander · RhinelanderPhoto by Bob Mainhardt Rhinelander High School junior Prom was held Saturday, April 20. A highlight of the night is crowning of the queen and king, which this year saw Dawsyn Barkus and Reid Schultz win the honors. They are pictured in front. On the risers in front are Emma Deede, Lena Timphus, Lexi Bishop, Brooke Sisel, Sophia Miljevich and Lily Thorsen. In back, Logan Schwinger, John Turek, Kai Kieper-Charapata, Zach Germain, Andrew Eckrich a…See the Story
RHS Junior Prom royalty
EPA · RhinelanderCourtesy Wis. DNR MADISON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the designation of PFOA and PFOS, including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as “Superfund.” The EPA is taking this action because significant evidence demonstrates that when released into the environment, these chemicals may presen…See the Story
EPA designates PFOA, PFOS as hazardous; DNR responds
Tennis · RhinelanderAila Bergman went over a hurdle ahead of Avery West and won the 100 meter hurdles. Bob Mainhardt photo Photos by Bob Mainhardt A hybrid track meet was held at Mike Webster stadium Thursday night. There were nine teams participating in the track meet with both Antigo and Lakeland competing from the conference. Both the Hodag boys and girls won; the boys won by 23.5 points over Lakeland and the girls won by 2.5 points over Lakeland. Millie Gruett…See the Story
Hodag Highlights: Rhinelander High School track, soccer, tennis
Rhinelander · RhinelanderGov. Evers signs a bill April 5 at Pittsville Elementary School, which bans the sale of novelty lighters in Wisconsin. Joining PreK-12 students were (L-R): Rep. Nancy VanderMeer, Sen. Patrick Testin, Pittsville Fire Chief Jerry Minor, his granddaughter Kaitlyn Potts, who had the idea for the legislation, and her second-grade teacher, Londa Kuehn, who helped Potts and her classmates craft the bill. Legislation was 16 years in the making By Mike W…See the Story
Gov. Evers signs novelty lighter bill
Rhinelander · RhinelanderBy Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – An Oneida County jury has found a Rhinelander woman guilty of first degree reckless homicide/deliver drugs in the April 2022 death of 29-year old Kyle Polinski of Rhinelander.
Jasmine M. Lariviere Jasmine M. Lariviere, 25, was also found guilty of possession with intent to deliver narcotics, possession with intent – cocaine, and two counts of felony bail jumping. Oneida County Assistant District Attorney M…See the Story
Rhinelander woman guilty of reckless homicide in 2022 death
Rhinelander · RhinelanderRhinelander senior Owen Kurtz practices CPR on an Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Emergency Department mannequin. Submitted photo Students from Rhinelander High School offered hands-on experience For the Star Journal RHINELANDER – Students from Rhinelander High School visited Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital to learn about health care careers and services offered locally April 4, in a hands-on event, “Discovery Day.” Over 40 students had the opportuni…See the Story
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital hosts Discovery Day
Rhinelander · RhinelanderIn this file photo, GLITC CEO Bryan Bainbridge, standing at right, and attorney Rodney Carter address the Oneida County Planning and Development Committee during a public hearing Dec. 28. Star Journal photo. By Eileen Persike Editor RHINELANDER – The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee has denied the conditional use permit sought by the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council to build an adolescent recovery and wellness center in Cassian. …See the Story
