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Hi there, Rhinelander! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need free health supplies? Check Rhinelander's new 24/7 vending machine
  • What changes could Rhinelander see under its new city administrator?
  • What United's Chicago route cut means for Rhinelander fliers

Also on today's calendar: Central WI-Sensory-Friendly Family Night at the Hodag Dome and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Less humid with high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 34.
  • Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oneida County Health Department Unveils New Public Health Vending Machine (wjjq.com) — Rhinelander residents can now access free hygiene kits, first aid supplies, laundry kits, and even tick removers anytime from a new public health vending machine outside the Health Department and ADRC on Keenan Street. Stocked with items like drug deactivation bags and gunlocks donated by the Rhinelander Police Department and Iron Mountain VA, it's designed to quietly remove cost barriers for families who need basic health and safety support.
   

2. Rhinelander appoints new city administrator (wjfw.com) — Rhinelander has hired Angela Gorall as its next city administrator, bringing more than 25 years of municipal leadership experience to oversee daily city operations. Starting November 16, she'll work with the mayor, council, staff, and community partners on budgeting, strategic planning, and economic development, shaping how city services and long-term priorities affect residents.
   

3. United Airlines Cancels 24 Routes From Chicago O'Hare: See Full List Now (simpleflying.com) — Air travelers from Rhinelander are losing a key option as United Airlines ends its Chicago O'Hare–Rhinelander route amid broader cuts to 24 destinations. The change leaves fewer nonstop connections from northern Wisconsin to Chicago and comes as United reshuffles service under FAA flight caps, while still serving other Wisconsin cities like Appleton, Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee.
   

4. Connecting the Dots: History of Rhinelander's WWII era German POW Camp (wjfw.com) — Rhinelander once hosted a World War II German POW camp at the former tree nursery west of town, where prisoners helped local farmers with critical harvest work. This piece traces how that site evolved from a CCC camp to POW housing and later Camp Birchrock buildings, highlighting how global history briefly reshaped everyday life around Rhinelander and nearby farms.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Volleyball: Girls JV2 Match
    Mosinee High School
    5:30 pm
  • Volleyball: Girls JV Match
    Mosinee High School
    5:30 pm
  • Swimming and Diving: Girls Varsity Meet
    Tomahawk High School
    5:30 pm
  • Football: JV 2 Game
    Medford Area High School
    5:30 pm
  • Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match
    Mosinee High School
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
    During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )
  • Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
    Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
  • CleanPower - Marsden Holding Company posted a job opening for Full Time Floater Cleaner- Drivers License and Insurance Required in Rhinelander. Apply here.
  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for barista - Store# 70638, RHINELANDER-HWY 17 & EISENHOWER in Rhinelander. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rhinelander here.

Ok Rhinelander! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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