Happy weekend, Oneida County! In today’s happening-today edition: New specialty clinic, summer dirt track action, and the peach party + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Nursing leadership expands regionally: Aspirus Health appointed Jennifer Loesch as Chief Nursing Officer for its North Division, overseeing care at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, and Aspirus Eagle River Hospital -- read the full announcement.
Local care gets closer: Bone & Joint broke ground in Rhinelander on a specialty clinic expanding orthopedic, physical therapy and pain management, aiming to cut travel for local patients, with opening expected in 2027 -- see the clinic plans.
Summer dirt track action: Eagle River Speedway will host two IMCA Fast Shafts All-Star Modified qualifiers June 30 and July 21, each paying $1,000 to win and $125 to start -- check the race schedule.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local summer sanity saver: When the kids are bouncing off the walls, Fort Wilderness delivers screen-free Northwoods adventures with waterfront fun, horsemanship, and a hands-on nature center, plus youth camps and retreats that feel close to home yet worlds away. Worth a look if you want happy, tuckered-out kiddos.
Aim straighter this week: If your safe is full of good intentions, carve out an hour at Hodag Sports Club - Rifle-Pistol-Archery Range to tighten your groups, get comfortable with your setup, and enjoy a low-key Rhinelander scene that makes practice feel less like a chore and more like progress.
Your new go-to bar: Skip the fuss this week and slide into Twin Pines Bar & Grill, the kind of friendly Rhinelander spot where neighbors actually say hi, the pours are honest, and the vibe makes weeknight catch-ups feel like mini staycations. Reliable, low-key, and blissfully close to home.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎯 Chain O’ Lakes 2026 Conservation Shoot @ Hodag Sports Club (Rhinelander) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – If your idea of nature includes ear protection and shattered clays, this Chain O’ Lakes shoot is your kind of outing. Knock out 50 targets, grab a picnic lunch, and flex at the optional 5-stand, all in the name of the lakes we love.
📖 Saturday StoryTime Stay + Play @ Minocqua Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Rolling in once a month, this Saturday StoryTime serves up cozy reads, wiggle breaks, and a stay and play that burns off the zoomies. Great for kids 0 to 6, their sainted siblings, and caregivers who value floor time, shared giggles, and an early nap.
🧩 Puzzle Swap @ Rhinelander District Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Got a few puzzles gathering dust? The library is bringing back its puzzle swap in the Adult Department, where you can bring up to five, get first-dibs tickets for structured rounds, and leftovers head to the library or the Re-Tale shop, your karma stays intact.
🍑 The Peach Party @ Flick's Resort Bar & Grill (Rhinelander) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – At the Resort, the Peach Party serves beachy beats and royal treats, local speak for dancing by the water without getting sand in your shoes. Think grooves, peachy sips, and desserts fit for a crown. Dress like you own the place, manners optional.
🍲 Benefit LOD Potluck @ Moonlighting (Rhinelander) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats a potluck with darts and a good cause. We're rallying for Jess and Heather, so bring a dish, toss some steel, and try your luck in the 50/50. Buy-in is 15 bucks, five goes to the cause, with the bar chipping in.
⛳ RIA Golf Scramble @ Rhinelander Country Club | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Grab your foursome and dust off the dad jokes for a friendly golf scramble at RCC. It is teams of four, $65 per golfer for members, $95 for non-members, and registration goes through the RCC Proshop. Bragging rights, not PGA pressure.
🍖 Father's Day Cookout @ Careview Health & Rehab (Minocqua) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Father's Day begs for smoky grills and unhurried hangouts. This cookout brings hearty eats, cold drinks, and that familiar chorus of dad jokes, lawn-chair diplomacy, and the eternal charcoal versus propane debate, served with plenty of shade, easy conversation, and guilt-free second helpings. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Oneida County report Weather forecastToday — High: 70°F — Low: 46°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 0 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 47°F — Precip: 1%
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