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Below is the tentative schedule for local high school sports for the 2026 fall season. Dates, times and locations are subject to change due to weather and other factors.
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The Rhinelander High School football team traveled to Wittenberg for a scrimmage on Friday. Shawano, Antigo and Crandon also participated.
via The Northwoods Star Journal(Typical Race Day Times) Pits Open: 4:30 p.m. Grandstands Open: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing Starts: 7:00 p.m. Note: Special events like the Red Clay Classic may have earlier times, typically opening pits at noon and grandstands at 2:30 p.m.) Schedule Aug. 22: Mt.
via Ashland Daily Press Subscription requiredThe first practice of the fall season for the Rhinelander High School girls swim team was held Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Heck Family Community Pool. The girls are the defending conference and sectional champions and sent several entries to the state meet last year.
via The Northwoods Star JournalGirls tennis was another of the fall sports that began practicing on Aug. 10. The Rhinelander High School team graduated seven seniors from last year's squad and there are holes to fill in the lineup.
via The Northwoods Star JournalGames, thrilling rides, classic fair foods, and non-stop activities brought four days of excitement to Eagle River last Thursday through Sunday as the Vilas County Fair celebrated its 110th anniversary.
via Vilas County News-ReviewThe second year of girls golf at Rhinelander High School began with a practice session Monday, Aug. 10 at Northwood Golf Club. Nine girls were on the course and excited for the new season to begin.
via The Northwoods Star Journal(The Center Square) – People who lost or saw their homes damaged during April’s rounds of severe weather in northeastern Wisconsin have just a few weeks to submit the requests for help to the federal government.
via WJFW-TV (Newswatch 12)More information about careers at Trident Maritime Services can be found at https://www.lakeshoresys.com/careers/. To read the full article, visit https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2026/06/18/now-hiring--trident-maritime-systems.
via The Northwoods Star JournalJulie Diepenbrock, 4-H program educator for Price and Taylor counties. Landon Patri, 8, of Phillips, and a member of The Rascals 4-H Club, with two Yorkshire cross pigs, Salt and Pepper, that won blue ribbons at the Price County Fair on Aug. 23, 2025.
via Price County Review Subscription requiredWith 23 of 23 precincts reporting, the August Partisan Primary Election in Price County had 4,584 of 9,284 eligible voters for a 49% turnout. The town of Catawba and the town of Elk had the highest turnout with 59% for each municipality.
via Price County Review Subscription requiredMERRILL - Scenes from the 2026 Lincoln County Fair, held in Merrill from Wednesday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 9. Other items that may interest you Sections Helpful links Our other local newspapers
via Tomahawk Leader Subscription requiredThe Natural Resources Board has approved protecting over 12-hundred acres of land in Vilas County. Proposed is a 1,252 acre working forest conservation easement from the Michael A.
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