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NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN - This is a running list of events cancelled or businesses closed across the viewing area.
VILAS COUNTY
- Phelps nutrition sites closed Monday, 12/30
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RHINELANDER - On Saturday, 37-year-old Grafton Thomas, broke into the home of a Hassidic Rabbi in Monsey, New York.
Grafton attacked the rabbi and four other people with a machete while the victims were celebrating Hanukkah in the Rabbi's home.
President of Mt. Sinai Congregation in Wausau, Peter Rotter said he doesn't feel different from people who aren't the same religion as him.
"As a Jewish person I don't know if I feel any differently than my non-Jewish neighbor wondering if their church is going to be the next one," said Rotter.
Following the Hanukkah stabbing in New York, an armed man fatally shot two people at a Texas church.
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RHINELANDER - The holiday season might not be finished yet, but some people are already taking down their Christmas decorations.
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HAZELHURST - Christmas might be over but one Oneida County family continues to celebrate.
The Hesch family keeps things their home lit up with their array of Christmas lights.
They've set up a Christmas light show at their house for the past five years.
The inspiration behind the array of lights came from the National Lampoons Christmas Vacation movie.
Light operator Jason Hesch said he enjoys putting on the display each year.
"It's fun, we like everything to do with Christmas obviously and that's part of the reason we do it," said Hesch.
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RHINELANDER - Saturday night's freezing rain took a toll on roads in Northern Wisconsin.
Poor road conditions caused a few local churches to call off their morning service.
Oneida County Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Keckeisen said people should avoid getting behind the wheel.
"I would recommend not traveling if you don't have to if you do need to leave or do need to travel, the best thing you can do is drive slow," said Keckeisen
Keckeisen said proper braking techniques can prevent ice-related accidents.
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ONEIDA COUNTY - A lot of people take the week between Christmas and New Years to enjoy leisure activities. For those in the Northwoods, snowmobiling is one of the most popular things to do.
However, experts warn the recent warm weather might stop people from enjoying their favorite pastime.
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RHINELANDER - Winter weather may seem like it's in full force, but that doesn't stop people from needing clothes.
The Warm for Winter Give-Away clothing drive serves as a way to help those who are less fortunate.
Event Coordinator Jen Leschke said she enjoys serving her community.
"That's why I keep doing it because I know I am helping people," said Leschke.
Leschke has been coordinating the event since 2006 at the Friendly Village Retirement Center.
She said as long as she's here the tradition will be too.
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