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Enbridge poses an existential threat to the Great Lakes
Think about someone in your life who has needed major surgery. Then imagine you found out that the surgeon about to treat your loved one had a terrible record. The surgeon has a long history of violating critical protocols that prevent infection, sending 35 patients to the intensive care unit after botched procedures. His list […]
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
Lobos Tournament: Rangers capture another tournament title
The Navarino Rangers won their second consecutive tournament by defeating the Cecil Mudhens 5-1 on July 26 to win the 31st annual Shawano Lobos Invitational Tournament at Bill Krenger Field at Martzke Park. The weeklong tournament included a day of postponements due to rain and the shuffling of schedules after...
Seymour and New London Legion Off To State
The AA Legion Regionals at Kewaunee County and New London wrapped up over the weekend with two area teams qualifying for State. Seymour went 3-1 in a three team round robin tournament to win the regional and qualify for state. Seymour was defeated by Kewaunee County in the Championship game, but beat them in the rematch.
Ski Sharks place second at state tournament
The Shawano Ski Sharks earned a second-place finish at the Wisconsin State Tournament held July 18-21 on Lake Wazeecha at Red Sand Beach at South Wood County Park near Wisconsin Rapids. Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers, the competition featured more than two dozen teams. The Ski Sharks are...
Barlow Planetarium Needs Over $1.1M in Upgrades as Fox Cities Campus Prepares to Close
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Winnebago and Outagamie County leaders are working to better understand what they’ll be taking on once the UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus closes next spring. What’s viewed as a gem for the Fox Cities area is in dire need of improvements. In a...
Congregation prepares to say goodbye to Oconto Falls church after 73 years
The final amen at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls on Sunday, Aug. 4 will have a little more emotion. The church, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, will hold a closing service after more than 73 years. The church, 301 S. Chestnut Ave., had its final weekly worship service on...
Antigo Visual Arts is proud to announce the completion of a collaborative mural project.
In June 2024, the Antigo High School (AHS) Art Club, in collaboration with Antigo Visual Arts (AVA), proudly completed the Schroeder’s Gift mural on the north wall of the gift barn. This artistic endeavor was a testament to community collaboration and creativity. Olivia Kraucyk, advisor to the AHS Art...
Oneida One Stop breaks ground on new store
ONEIDA NATION — On July 19, the Oneida One Stop broke ground on an all-NEW Mobil Oneida One Stop across the road from its current location. Work on the facility, located at 790 County Rd E, De Pere, is expected to take just short of one year. “The new...
Two Rivers things to do: Check out Community Band's ‘Sunday Afternoon in the Park’ this weekend
TWO RIVERS - The next Two Rivers Community Band concert will be at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4. This concert, titled “Sunday Afternoon in the Park,” will feature a variety of polkas, waltzes and marches. It will be in Central Park on Washington Street. ...
Bay Port music teacher receiving grant from Barry Manilow
HOWARD, Wis. (WBAY) - A Bay Port High School teacher is getting a $10,000 grant from singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. It’s happening before Manilow’s concert at the Resch Center on Monday night. As we reported two weeks ago, Ashley Siegrist is the winner of the Manilow Music Project’s teacher...
Michigan's 'Amazing Grace' Stark overcomes hurdles to make Paris Olympics
WHITE LAKE — Grace Stark is in Paris, the City of Light, ready to compete on the globe’s biggest sports stage in the 100-meter hurdles. The pressure is on as the world’s best athletes vie for a medal at the 2024 Olympic Games, and yet, the 2019 Lakeland High School graduate has already proven she has more mettle than most - clearing nearly impossible hurdles in the last two years after breaking her leg in what was supposed to be a career-ending injury.
Door County Land Trust adds to Ellison Bay's Grand View Park
One of the most iconic panoramic views in Door County will have a neighboring property controlled by the Door County Land Trust. The property below the Grand View Scenic Overlook and Park hill in Ellison Bay was purchased by the Door County Land Trust from Barbara and Don Fuhrmann. The six acres of land was purchased by the Fuhrmanns in 2000 to preserve it from development. Door County Land Trust Executive Director Emily Wood says Fuhrmanns sold the property for the exact price they paid for it nearly 25 years ago. She notes that the acquisition is a perfect next chapter in the Grand View story.
Manitowoc McDonalds to Celebrate 65th Anniversary
The Mcdonald’s on Calumet Avenue in Manitowoc is celebrating its 65th anniversary this week. The restaurant will be celebrating with a couple of giveaways while also holding a grand re-opening for its lobby, which has been undergoing renovation over the past several weeks. Starting on August 1st, customers are...
Study Shows Vikings Fans Are Better Than Packers Fans
A new study ranks how supportive every NFL team's fanbase has been over the last decade. Topping the list for fans being the most supportive was the Dallas Cowboys. Coming in last place was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How do the Vikings and Packers rank?. What metrics were used to...
‘Konop Companies became our identity as a family’
GREEN BAY – What started as a penny peanut machine route in the mid-1940s turned into a full-scale food and beverage service company – creating a 75-plus year legacy for the Konop family. “My dad (Louie) came out of World War II, and he got a job at...
Door County restaurant centered around farm-to-table ethics
ELLISON BAY – A new restaurant has settled into the former Wickman House (11976 Mink River Road) with fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and a plan to make its mark, all while honoring the history of the building. Osteria Tre Tassi opened its doors in May and since then, Co-owner Joey...
Lake Aire Coffee Bar brews up a new approach to collaboration
FOND DU LAC – As someone who describes herself as “highly caffeinated,” Nichole Blanck – owner of Lake Aire Coffee Bar in Fond du Lac – said owning the shop is a dream come true. “What girl doesn’t want to have a coffee shop and...
UPDATE: Victim in fatal Hwy. 29 crash identified
Police have identified the 63-year-old man who died last week in a crash east of Wausau as Keith C. Johnson, of Rhinelander. The single-vehicle crash happened at about 11 a.m. on July 25. Initial reports suggested two vehicles were involved in the crash, but the latest release from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department specifies only one vehicle was involved.
5 accused of harboring felon in Amherst standoff to be formally charged this week
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Five people arrested at the scene of a standoff in Amherst are scheduled to be formally charged Wednesday for harboring a felon. Ed Deyo, 61; Thomas Decarlo, 20; Brodee Voelker, 29; Brandon Laux, 34; and Chrissy Miller, 43; were all arrested on July 25. Authorities...
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