Star Journal Parade gains support from Rhinelander council
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The Rhinelander Common Council threw its support behind the 2021 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled to take place Saturday, March 13. The parade was canceled last year as COVID-19 was entering the state.
“Our people have had one year now to live in COVID conditions, make decisions, to be adults, to wash our hands, wear a mask – do what they feel is needed,” said Mayor Chris Frederickson when introducing the topic. “I would suggest moving forward and holding the parade.”
Alderman Thomas Barnett said that a year is long enough, and cited an increase in mental health issues in his recommendation to move forward with the parade.
Star Journal Rhinelander to see new cab company in 2021 Share:
Greg Bruso with Rapid Cab, spoke to the council at the beginning of the Dec. 14 meeting. The council voted to select Running, Inc. of Viroqua for the next Shared Ride Taxi service contract. Star Journal photo courtesy of HodagTV.
By Eileen Persike
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The city of Rhinelander will have a new Shared Ride Taxi (SRT) service in 2021. The Rhinelander City Council voted Dec. 14 to contract with Viroqua-based Running, Inc. after a four-person committee scored Running higher than current SRT provider Rapid Cab.
SRT service is a subsidized program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Authority (FTA). The city only contributes to the cost of the service if revenues do not exceed the expenses of the program.