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Hodag Heritage Days Kicks Off May 16th
It’s time for the area’s favorite new event: The 2nd Annual Hodag Heritage Days! The event will run from Monday, May 16th through Saturday, May 21st. The week will feature art contests, scavenger hunts, hodag decorations and swag of all kinds, hodag heritage videos, promoted citywide hodag retail items/foods/beverages, ending with a HUGE day at…
Read MoreA Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2022 Eagle River Ice Castle
The Eagle River Ice Castle returned this January for the first time since 2018. Dan Dumas, our very own photographer and videographer, captured the building process and created this behind-the-scenes video showcasing the extraordinary effort that goes into building this masterpiece. Are you wondering how the Ice Castle came to be? The Eagle…
Read MoreHoliday Food Resources
The Northwoods News team has compiled this list of area food pantries and Ruby’s Pantry distributions to ensure everyone has access to food resources. If you have any additions, please email us.
Read MoreLunar Eclipse on November 18, 2021
Tomorrow night, we will welcome a full moon. If it’s clear, be sure to look up to see a Blood Moon lunar eclipse. The full moon will slip into the Earth’s shadow over the course of three and a half hours. While we will not be experiencing a full lunar eclipse, the event is…
Read MoreDo 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 your chamber for information. Antigo/Langlade County Chamber – https://www.antigochamber.com/ Florence County Chamber – https://www.florencecountychamber.org/ Forest County Chamber – https://www.visitforestcounty.com Mercer Chamber – https://mercercc.com/ Merrill Chamber…
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 of dazzle to be found within. Callie Pisut and her mother, Sheila, refer to themselves as the Magician and her lovely assistant. Both are lifelong…
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 Northwoods News Staff Shawn Blaschka, founder and director of the Wausau Paranormal Research Society (WPRS), doesn’t rent out headspace to nonbelievers. “I don’t let that…
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 colors and warmer than usual temperatures this season. We’re at, or very close, to peak colors. View the Fall Color Reports here. It’s truly a…
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’ When you hear this sound Trick or treat Trick or treat Give us something good to eat If you don’t hee hee hee We’ll…
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