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Kemp Street construction pushed back to July 8 Submitted: 06/18/2013

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RHINELANDER - Independence Day always brings a flood of visitors to the Northwoods.

Closing one of Rhinelander's major streets could create a big headache.

But we learned today that major construction on Kemp Street won't start until after July 4th.

The city and contractors decided today to start the Kemp Street part of their sewer project during the week of July 8th.

"Kemp Street will be closed for about three to four months as sewer progresses up through town on Moen Street, Park Street, behind Trig's Oneida Mall complex, up to Davenport Street," said Water & Wastewater Superintendent Tim Kingman.

The city started with construction on Bruner Street.

Workers have used a lot of patience to dig and replace sewers so far.

"One thing that people don't realize about the construction of the sewer is there's a great deal of water underground," Kingman said. "If you don't remove that water, work becomes really problematic."

People in Rhinelander have an easy option to stay updated on the construction.

The city's website has a link with current and planned road closures.

It also shares what each project is looking to accomplish.

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Antigo looks to Langlade Hospital to take over ambulance service Submitted: 06/18/2013

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"We have a great ambulance service now and that's our biggest concern here is being able to maintain that... As with a lot of people our problem is financial," said City of Antigo’s Mayor, Bill Brandt.

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About half of that is paid by the city and county through taxes... The other half is paid by the user fees.

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Rhinelander Planning Committee makes organizing big events easier Submitted: 06/18/2013

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Those big events need a lot of preparation.

That's why Rhinelander's Planning Committee wants to make events easier to organize.

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Eagle River library presents new design Submitted: 06/18/2013

EAGLE RIVER - You can put songs, books and even movies on a device smaller than your hand.

With that kind of technology, you wouldn't think real, brick-and-mortar libraries would be as busy or need as much space.

But in Eagle River, the Olson Library is busier than ever.

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Assembly Republicans want to restrict public access to mining site Submitted: 06/18/2013

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Representative Mark Honadel is trying to persuade Republican leaders to limit public access to the mining sites.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Monday the changes won't appear in the spending plan.

But he said Republican leaders are working on other options with the state Department of Natural Resources.

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Maahs sentenced to six months in jail Submitted: 06/18/2013

ANTIGO - Former Antigo football coach John Lund went to jail for three months for his involvement in a marijuana ring.

The man who sold the drugs to him will be locked up for at least twice that long.

Bradley Maahs was sentenced to six months in jail today. Maahs will also serve more probation time after his stay in jail.

If his probation is revoked for bad behavior, he would go to prison for a year and a half.

He pleaded no contest to delivering THC.

Maahs has two months to report to Langlade or Shawano County Jail.

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Vilas County tourism thrives in 2012 Submitted: 06/18/2013

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But one Northwoods county stands out.

Tourism spending went up a full 10% in Vilas County in 2012.

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Rhinelander again welcomes American flag downtown Submitted: 06/18/2013

RHINELANDER - A huge American flag flying over Rhinelander fills most of us with pride.

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But it was too big.

AT&T is hoping this 15x25 foot flag will be a better fit.

Today was the third attempt to get a flag to fly on the downtown cell tower.

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