Local Rhinelander Headlines

Focus on Funding & Stigma During Mental Health Awareness Month

RHINELANDER - Mental illness can be a tough topic to think about and deal with, but recent acts of violence like the shooting in Newtown have drawn more attention to the issue. In May be recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Governor Scott Walker said he wants to increase mental health spending by $30 million in his next budget. Some local advocates say that's a good start. Full Story: WJFW

Committee discusses legality of Oneida Co. Second Story Store volunteers

RHINELANDER - Oneida County hopes to save its two-year-old resale shop. But budget cuts and an expiring trash collection deal could force it to close. The Solid Waste Committee met Monday morning to talk about ways to keep the Second Story Store afloat, It's located on Highway K, northwest of Rhinelander. Full Story: WJFW

Man in Prison for Videotaping Nude Girl Wants Property Back

RHINELANDER - The Rhinelander man in prison for videotaping a nude girl and stealing from Camp Birchrock wants his property back. But he'll have to wait a little longer. Thirty four-year-old Jeremy Fadoul was the director at Camp Birchrock. Fadoul was convicted of stealing nearly $50,000 from the camp, and putting a video camera in the girls showers. Full Story: WJFW

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