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Aztalan musician inducted into the Wisconsin Blues Hall of Fame
LAKE MILLS — Paul Filipowicz, a blues guitarist from Aztalan, has received his official induction into the Wisconsin Blues Hall of Fame. “That blew my mind,” Filipowicz said, remembering when he got the call. He learned he would be in the Hall last year, but received his plaque earlier this month. Filipowicz has been playing music for as long as he can remember. His family was very musical, and he...
North erases early deficit, defeats South 31-13 in WFCA Small School All-Star Game
OSHKOSH — The North team defeated the South 31-13 in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) Small School All-Star Game held at UW-Oshkosh on Saturday. Johnson Creek offensive tackle Cole Schwartz represented the area on the South squad. The South offense finished the game with 204 passing yards while being held to just 27 rushing yards. ...
Jenifer Quimby discusses her campaign for Wisconsin Assembly 46th District
Jenifer Quimby’s political career started with a sit-in at her high school. After she wasn’t pleased with the results of a conflict between the guidance counselor and the principal, Quimby got her entire school to begin a sit-in. The school board noticed, and her movement impacted future decisions. Quimby, who is currently the mayor of Waterloo, is running as a Republican to represent the 46th district in Wisconsin in the Assembly. This district includes the cities of Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Waterloo, plus the...
Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1, 2024 | By Wisconsin DNR
Washington Co., WI – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider on YouTube. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500...
Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launch fundraiser to restore historic property
Mary Gruhl thought she could fix up the R.D. Pike Building with just a dustpan, broom, a can of paint and a brush. She was determined to have the building cleaned up in a week. But the building, more than 125 years old and used a fish hatchery and residence, proved to need more work than expected. Gruhl and other Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launched an initiative to...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Wisconsin Mycological Society Foray: 1st organized event in Pelican River Forest
A wonderful example of economic stimulus made possible by the “Northwood’s Newest Gem” – the Pelican River Forest – was experienced July 18th through 21st in the counties of Oneida, Langlade and Forest. Eighty mycologists from all over Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota turned out for...
Wisconsin’s ‘Top Chef’ pays it forward, helps young chef follow her dreams
MILWAUKEE — Chef Dan Jacobs has been busy since earning a top-three spot on season 21 of “Top Chef,” which featured many locations across Wisconsin. He said being on the Bravo network cooking show was one of his longtime dreams. Jacobs credited all the people who supported him in his career with helping him fulfill it.
One dead, one seriously injured in ATV crash in Tigerton; alcohol said to be a factor
TIGERTON (WLUK) -- One person is dead and another sustained serious injuries after an ATV crash in Shawano County. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday, an employee of the Tigerton OHV Park and Campground called 911 after coming upon the scene of the crash, where an ATV had struck a tree in the Embarrass River OHV Park.
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Will construction on Portage County B impact access to Celebrate Plover?
PLOVER – Residents and visitors who plan to attend Celebrate Plover this weekend at Lake Pacawa Park should encounter little disruption from the Portage County B reconstruction and repaving project as they try to access the event. How do I access Celebrate Plover parking? Celebrate Plover event parking space is on the west side...
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