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ARBOR VITAE - Last summer the Northwoods LBGT community and allies come together to celebrate love, diversity and acceptance.
After last year's successful festival, the Rainbow Hodags planned an even bigger one for this year.
More than 75 people celebrated gay pride at the second annual Pride Fest in Arbor Vitae.
Lots of laughter, live music, and dancing filled the park.
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RHINELANDER - A Rhinelander group working to maintain recreational trails in the area got some help in their mission. The Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association received grants to help fund its various projects.
The group got two DNR Recreational Trail Act Grants totaled at a little more than $13,000. The WPS Foundation also gave a total of $1,800 in grants. The grant money will be used to help with multiple projects.
One project is to construct a boardwalk over the wetlands of the Cassian Cross County Ski Trail. RASTA is also going to construct a new ski trail at Washburn.
For more information on all of RASTA's projects, visit their Facebook page lined below.
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FLORENCE COUNTY - Two high school students died in a car crash early Friday morning in Florence County. The wreck happened at around 6:20 a.m. according to the Florence County Sheriff's Office.
The vehicle was traveling north on County Highway N in the Commonwealth Township, when the driver lost control while making a turn. The vehicle crossed the center line, left the roadway, and hit a tree, bursting into flames upon impact.
The names and ages of the Florence High School students will be released after notifications are made.
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LAKE TOMAHAWK - Back in the early nineties, an event in Lake Tomahawk gave thanks to veterans. This year, a group of community members decided to bring it back.
The Vets and Guides event invites veterans from King, Tomah, and other areas to come to Lake Tomahawk for a day of fishing, food, and a good time.
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ONEIDA COUNTY - A Lake Tomahawk man pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting a child.
Robert Aufrere was found guilty of third degree child sexual assault in Oneida County Court Friday.
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RHINELANDER - People could drop off almost anything with a plug at an electronic recycling event in Rhinelander June 22.
Computers, laptops, and TVs filled boxes in the Charter NEX Films parking lot.
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RHINELANDER - The Rhinelander District Library creates several programs each year for its library summer reading program. This year, the library is adding a twist to the typical craft contest.
The overall theme of this year's summer reading program is "The Library Rocks." One of the programs for adults is "The Chopped Craft Contest."
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