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Duplex fire displaces two families

New London and Hortonville-Hortonia firefighters work to contain a duplex fire at 627/629 E. Pine St. on Monday, Nov. 3, as strong winds threatened to spread the flames.
John Faucher photo
NEW LONDON — A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds displaced two families Monday afternoon on the city’s east side. At 3:01 p.m. Nov. 3, the New London Fire Department responded to a …

City seeks to increase parking tickets

WAUPACA – Parking violations in the City of Waupaca may soon see an increase to parking violation fines as the city council looks into updating fine pricing. Pete Kraeger, the chief of police …

School board transparency questioned

CLINTONVILLE – Two board members questioned the transparency of the Clintonville Board of Education on its decision to choose a legal firm to represent it without conducting interviews as the …

City signs with wastewater pros

NEW LONDON – The New London Common Council approved a professional services agreement with Donohue and Associates Inc. for wastewater improvement design, funding, and bidding in the amount of …

State approves UWSP’s Sentry Hall

A rendering of the future Sentry Hall, which will transform the current Collins Classroom Center at the corner of Isadore Street and Fourth Avenue into the new home of the Sentry School of Business and Economics.
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STEVENS POINT — The Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have a new home with the approval of the $98 million Sentry Hall modernization …

School district mill rate to drop

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Board of Education approved a total tax levy of $10,566,508 for the 2025-26 school year at its Oct. 27 meeting, which is a decrease of $84,337 in total taxes …

Ordinance change helps repair work

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Common Council voted to change a building ordinance that would alleviate some paperwork for residents that are looking to make minor repairs. A measure was approved at the …

School board meets its new legal firm

CLINTONVILLE – Attorneys Mark Fischer and Bill Kapocious of the legal firm von Briesen & Roper virtually attended a portion of the Oct. 27 Clintonville Board of Education meeting to …

Two new hires at NLPD

Nick Starcheske
NEW LONDON – New London Police Chief Josh Wilson announced two recent new hires at the New London Police Department. Griffin Flath joined the department in late October. NLPD will be his first …

Scam alert: Portage County name used in fraud

STEVENS POINT — Portage County officials are warning residents about a scam involving fake invoices that have instructions to pay “fees” on permits or application for items such as …
Local opinions

Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served

Dear Reader, Veterans Day, observed on November 11, is a time to honor and celebrate the veterans of the United States Armed Forces and all they have done to serve our country. While this time …

Police and courts
Chelsie Lehmann
Photo courtesy of Portage County
Mother in Amber Alert case makes court appearance
STEVENS POINT — Chelsie Lehmann, 31, made her initial appearance in Portage County Court on Oct. 27 in relation to the Amber Alert that was issued in Sept. for her missing six-year-old child. …
Threats shut down worship service
PORTAGE COUNTY — On Nov. 1, at 2:48 p.m., the Portage County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Veteran’s Crisis Line of possible threats made against a local religious …
Martin Muniz-Lara.Courtesty of Outagamie County Sheriff's Office
Bank robber busted
BEAR CREEK – Martin Muniz-Lara, 43, was arrested and charged with robbing Premier Community Bank on Oct. 17. That morning he walked into the bank, flashed a revolver and said he had a bomb in …
Calling 911
• Oct. 27 – A Waupaca man on Granite Quarry Road reported the death of an 81-year-old man. • Oct. 27 – A Tigerton man on Mud Lake Road requested an ambulance for 43-year-old …
Erik Metzig
Life in prison for parent killer
WOLF RIVER – On Oct. 17, Winnebago County Judge Michael Gibbs sentenced Erik Metzig, 28, back-to-back life terms for killing both of his parents in their Wolf River home. He will have no chance …
Sports

Hortonville soccer falls in shootout

Oct. 30 Hortonville Polar Bears soccer remained undefeated (20-0-3), taking down a visiting D.C. Everest on Oct. 30 in the Sectional Semifinal. Cade Mansfield scored the first goal on a …

Amherst cruises past Brillion with balanced offense

The Amherst Falcons (10-1) made short work of the Brillion Lions (8-3) on Oct. 31 in Level 2 of the playoffs. It took less than three minutes for the Falcons to find the end zone as quarterback …

SPASH volleyball advances to state

Oct. 30 HUDSON- Third-seeded SPASH Panthers faced the second-seeded Hudson Raiders in a volleyball sectional semifinal on Oct. 30 in Menominee, as SPASH looked to advance to state for the first …

SPASH continues cross country dynasty, area runners compete at state

Several local runners stood out at the 2025 WIAA State Cross Country meet, which took place at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on November 1. SPASH continued its reign as the best boys …
Hortonville's Olivia Kernen shot a regional meet best 82, on the Polar Bears way to the WIAA state girls golf tournament..Submitted Photo

Hortonville’s Olivia Kernen guides golf team to state

A season capped off with a trip to state, completed a stellar 2025 campaign with many accolades along the way, including a Fox Valley Association championship and a regional title for the Hortonville …

Amherst routes Lancaster in playoff opener

The Falcons of Amherst hosted Lancaster on Oct.23, in the opening week of the WIAA playoffs. Sully Perkins put points on the board for Amherst in the first quarter as he took a reverse 59 yards …

SPASH takes regional volleyball title

The third-seeded SPASH Panthers defeated the visiting Marshfield Tigers on Oct. 23. SPASH was dominant in the first set against Marshfield as they outscored the Tigers 25-11, to go up 1-0. …

Waupaca volleyball moves onto sectionals

Oct. 23 Second-seeded Waupaca Comets volleyball defeated seventh-seeded Medford in four sets in their regional playoff opener to advance to the next round. The Comets got up early on Medford in …
Business

King Berry changes ownership after 40 years

Steve Scheller (right), of King Berry, passed the business to the new owner, Travis Bremer, this past September after 43 years of ownership.  
Emily Doud Photo
WAUPACA – In 1983, Steve Scheller opened up a self-serve roadside stand to sell raspberries while he was in college. The side hobby to earn some money for school soon became his full-time …

Food hub launches Tend & Table

Tend & Table delivers boxes of seasonal produce, grass-fed and pasture-raised meats, dairy and other locally made goods. 
Photo courtesy of Tend & Table.
WAUPACA – The Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative (WFHC) today has launched Tend & Table, a new community-focused subscription service that offers Wisconsin-grown produce, meats and pantry …
Obituaries
Schefelker, Russell
Russell C. Schefelker, age 74, passed to heavenly glory on November 5, 2025 at Primrose in Appleton. He was born on February 27, 1951 to Everett and Rita (Jensen) Schefelker at New London Community …
Affayroux, Thomas
Thomas W. Affayroux, age 78 of Wild Rose, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Tom was born on March 3, 1947; son of the late James and Audrey (Frank) …
House, Walter
Walter J. House, age 74 of the Township of Pella, passed away Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton.   Walter Joseph House was born December …
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Retzlaff, Gary
Gary Lee Retzlaff, age 71, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, due to health complications on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Shawano. Gary was born December 30, 1953, to the late Roland …
Higgins, Kathleen
Kathleen (Keelean) Higgins Paur, age 68, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, formerly of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2, surrounded by love and cherished memories. …

School board pay cut by $25 per meeting

CLINTONVILLE – Members of the Clintonville Board of Education will now receive $100 per meeting they attend instead of $125. That change in pay for the 2025-26 school year was approved by …

Sewer-use rate to increase Jan. 1

NEW LONDON – The city of New London is set to increase the fixed monthly sewer charge by $16.90 per month for all meter sizes starting Jan. 1, 2026. The New London Common Council approved the …
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