Posts by Kim Swisher
Do You Know Area Organizations Offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner?
We’re compiling a list of free community Thanksgiving dinners. If you know of area organizations offering a Thanksgiving dinner, please email us at news@northwoodsnews.com.
Read MoreLocal Chambers Participate in Big Bundle Up
Many area chambers of commerce are participating in Travel Wisconsin’s Big Bundle Up. If you wish to donate new or gently used winter clothing (coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, etc.), contact…
Read MoreHair Stylists with Heart: The Magician Beautician Provides Two Generations of Sparkle
By K. Woodzick, Editor The Magician Beautician sits at 411 South Pelham Street in Rhinelander. Just like a magician’s hat, the outside is polished and appealing, but hides the depth…
Read MoreHistoric Water Vessel Pulled from Lake Mendota
By the Wisconsin Historical Society HISTORIC MOMENT: It may be the oldest completely intact water vessel known in Wisconsin, and it was pulled from Lake Mendota. Wisconsin Historical Society maritime…
Read MoreNorthfork Fin and Filet: Gourmet Food, Northwoods Hospitality
By Kelly Rhode, Northwoods News Contributor While the title “foodie” means different things to everyone, my husband and I take the term to heart. Trying new and inventive foods and…
Read MoreMeet Shawn Blaschka, Wausau Ghost Hunter
Shawn Blaschka (pictured third from right, along with his team at Fond du lac’s Retlaw Hotel) has been with the Wausau Paranormal Research Society for over two decades. By…
Read MoreWelcome Fall – and Our Showcase of Spooky Sites
By Kim Swisher, Publisher The changing of seasons brings hues of yellow, orange and red – and the reminder of why we love the Northwoods so much! We’ve experienced glorious…
Read MoreOur Guide to Trick or Treating
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff “Once a year When the leaves are brown October 31st rolls around Kids come out when the sun goes down You know they’re comin’…
Read MoreIs Little Bohemia Haunted by the Man FBI Agents Shot Instead of John Dillinger?
John Dillinger and his gang gather outside Little Bohemia in 1933. By Allison Joy, Features Writer The historic lakeside resort Little Bohemia Lodge likes to tell its patrons that John…
Read MoreJohn Heisman’s Final Resting Place is Rhinelander
By Northwoods News Staff 1882 marks the first burial at the Rhinelander Forest Home Cemetery. According to the cemetery brochure created as a school project by the Northwoods Community Secondary…
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