Kraftwood Gardens of Enterprise Lake were recently opened to the public. The gardens were the passion of Pauline Kraft, wife of one of the founders of Kraft Foods in Chicago.

In a Letter to the Editor, Ministry Health Care-Northern Region CEO Brian Kief thanks State Senator Jim Holperin for his role in helping defeat proposed legislation that would have jeopardized Wisconsin's liability laws.

In a guest column, Bryan Pierce of Northwoods Land Trust tells how a natural place in the Wisconsin River will stay natural forever, protected under a conservation easement with Tim Hagen of Rhinelander.

A newly-formed history preservation committee put forth several projects for Rhinelander, including a plan to promote the city's almost 100 historic commercial and residential buildings. Meanwhile, the planning committee approved of a $1.3 million expansion project to the city's fire department.

The Oneida County planning and zoning department and committee took a tour of the Squash Lake site where the proposed Eagle Cove Camp and Conference Center would be built, if the county approves the project.

About 80 kids participated in the Children's Bike Rodeo last week, and five lucky kids each received a free bicycle. New photos added 7/1/09.

The Hodag Run For Your Life race charged up the streets of Rhinelander this morning with a 5K and 10K race, as well as the Chase the Hodag Kids Run around the courthouse.

Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton chose Rhinelander as a local venue for making a public announcement about the availability of loans for businesses through the Small Business Administration.

Well-wishers, volunteers, donors, art-lovers -- they all kept coming and coming during the Centennial Mural Open House held for four hours yesterday in Rhinelander City Hall's chambers. Video included.