Youth Art Month Exhibit to open at The Alexander House

WOOD COUNTY – The Alexander House will celebrate Youth Art Month with an exhibition showcasing the creative talents of students from the Nekoosa Public School District, grades K-12. The exhibit …

Pride event in Marshfield fosters community connection amid rising challenges

Annual Pride celebration has grown from an impromptu two-hour gathering to a full-day event featuring drag performances, live music and a message of love over hate.

Rapids deputy police chief graduates from FBI National Academy

Deputy Chief Scott Dewitt was among the class that included representatives from law enforcement agencies from 14 countries, six military organizations and four federal civilian agencies.

Registration underway for United Way's Stuff the Desk

Registration is underway for United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties annual Stuff the Desk program, which provides free school supplies to local students.

S. Wood County museum exhibit highlights military support roles

A new exhibit at the South Wood County Historical Museum will showcase the often-overlooked support roles that keep military operations running.

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Pittsville falls to Johnson Creek 6-2 in WIAA semifinal

A heartbreaking loss for central Wisconsin baseball fans as the Pittsville Panthers fall to Johnson Creek 6-2.

Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program World Championships, capturing first place in the 3D division and narrowly missing a second title with a runner-up finish in the bullseye division. Contributed photo

Auburndale’s Draeger claims national archery title

Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Championships.

Stratford names new wrestling coach, plans meet-and-greet

Jeremy Schoenherr will take on the varsity wrestling duties in the coming school year.

Edgar, Pittsville baseball teams earn trips to state

Two local Division 4 teams are headed to the state baseball tournament after defeating their opponents on Tuesday.

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The U.S. flag: A symbol that endures

The American flag waves in countless places across this nation every day — from suburban front porches to military bases.

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Nicotine, especially from vapes, significantly affects teens today. In 2023, one in three high school students in Wisconsin reported using tobacco or nicotine products (YRBS, 2023). This epidemic …

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From the Editor: Letters to the Editor

To our valued readers, We want to take a moment to explain an important update to our editorial policy regarding political letters and opinion pieces. While many media companies are eliminating …

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“The Wealth InFormation Lady”: Words Matter

I’ve had some highly productive meetings recently with new clients. We are in the process of working through important decisions, wealth planning and moving their accounts to our firm. When …

“The Wealth InFormation Lady”: Tariff-ied?

When I send the agenda for our meeting to my clients in advance of our upcoming review of their investment portfolio and financial plan, I ask them in the e-mail if anything else is on their mind. I …

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Packerland

Ed Policy is introduced during the 2024 Green Bay Packers Shareholder meeting at Lambeau Field.

From dinner table to board room

GREEN BAY – If you’ve heard of the self-fulfilling prophecy, you may start to believe that the Packers are heading into some successful seasons. Incoming Green Bay Packers CEO Ed …

At the 1957 dedication of the New City Stadium, many well-known figures were in attendance, including then-Vice President Richard Nixon, center, and the reigning Miss America, Marilyn Van Der Bur, left, and NFL Commissioner, Burt Bell, right.

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …

A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …

Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.

Green Bay’s Golden Girl: An early start

Part I in a series GREEN BAY/STURGEON BAY – “She was a very gregarious person. Everyone knew Mary Jane, and Mary Jane knew everyone else, especially in the Green Bay area,” …

Sterling Sharpe is the latest Packer headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is one of fourteen inductees who were drafted by Green Bay.

Packer drafts by the numbers

GREEN BAY – “With the twenty-third pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers select….” The individual whose name gets called in that spot from the stage in Green …