http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:11:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do you love to ice fish? Love the Wisconsin Northwoods? Wanna combine the 2 for great fun and a chance to win some dough??? Rhinelander is hosting a North American Ice Fishing Circuit Qualifying Tounrament NEXT WEEKEND (January 9-11)!!!  The top 10 teams (and maybe more), earn an automatic seat in the ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=117 Things are getting chilly up here in Hodag Country. It's really feeling... and looking like Fall out there. People are starting to fire up their wood stoves, burn leaves, and pumpkins are appearing on many doorsteps. But you still have time to enjoy the color or to sit in front of ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=116 If you are even considering fishing the Rhinelander Toyota Hodag Muskie Challenge next week, get your application in ASAP! Of the 5 lake groups, 3 fields are filled, leaving Boom Lake and the River, and Pelican Lake the only open groups. Registration is $250 per 2 person team. Top prize is ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=115 3 of our 5 lake groups are within 3 spots of closing! So if you want to fish the Rhinelander Toyota Hodag Muskie Challenge this year, get your registration in quick! These spots fill on a first come first serve basis. Remember that first prize is guaranteed at $20,000 with cash ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=114 Well, it feels like Fall....and it smells like Fall.... but so far it doesn't look much like Fall. I have a feeling that will change over the next few days though. As I drove through town today I noticed many trees beginning their color change. We are nowhere near peak ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=113 Rhinelander's 2008 Oktoberfest starts THURSDAY! Friday marks the beginning of the polka bands but festivities will commence from 5-8pm on Thursday with the Scott Bixby Variety band and free admission! For a full event list, visit www.rhinelanderchamber.com We have new inflatable rides for the kids this year and the same ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=112 Would you like to win a Ranger Boat? Or maybe $20,000 cash.... OR BOTH?! Well you can! You can win up to $55,000 in cash and prizes (with over $70,000 in cash and prizes available to the field) by fishing the 21st Annual Rhinelander Toyota Hodag Muskie Challenge on September 20 ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=111 That's right... it's time to break out the Um-Pa and shake it at the Rhinelander Oktoberfest, brought to you this year by the Rhinelander Hotels. Next weekend (September 4-7) we will be polka-ing to our hearts delight! Thursday night and Saturday night will feature non-polka bands so if you prefer ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=110 It was in the 30's when I left for work this morning. I actually had to defrost my windows.... and it's AUGUST! But it's shaping up to be a beautiful 76 degree day. The nights are getting colder though and some stray young trees have already begun changing color a ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=109 Do you remember the way county fairs used to be? 4-H focused, free admission, barbershop quartets migling, traditional fair games, inflatable children's "rides", great food, great weather, great music????? Are you daydreaming yet of those times? Well, the 2008 Oneida County Fair is taking a step back in time. Everything will ... http://www.oneidacountywi.com/blogs/?p=108