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Waupaca County Sheriff Tim Wilz presents a life-saving medal to Deputy Steven Long in January 2024.

Waupaca 2024 highlights

Remembering a year of controversies, business openings. local people
Waupaca Police Chief Brian Hoelzel is set to retire..Robert Cloud Poto

Hoelzel to retire as police chief

He has served Waupaca for 30 years
A conditional use grant request for the development of apartments and retail space at 310 W. Wolf River Ave. was approved by the New London Plan Commission..Rendering by McMahon Engineering/Architects

New London considers mult-use project

Development planned for retail space, apartments

Fatal crash in Waupaca County

Driver killed, passenger airlifted for injuries
Ava Johnson (left) is Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin and Ashley Johnson is the future 2025 Miss Rodeo Wisconsin. The sisters will travel throughout the state this upcoming year as ambassadors of rodeo and the agriculture industry. .James Card Photo

Hometown rodeo queens

Weyauwega sisters serve as rodeo ambassadors
Local opinions

On Aging

As we grow older, the reality of needing a little extra help to stay healthy becomes more apparent.

Police and courts
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Waupaca County sheriff’s report Dec. 16-26
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Waupaca County sheriff’s report Dec. 9-15
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Waupaca County sheriff’s report Dec. 2-8
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Judge sends sex offender to prison
Jury convicts New London man
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Waupaca County sheriff’s report Nov. 22 to Dec. 1
Sports
Riley Mueller currently averages 20 points for the Fox Valley Association leading Hortonville Polar Bears.

Hortonville’s Riley Mueller leads FVA title hopes

The catalyst for the Polar Bears, senior Riley Mueller is leading a Hortonville team, who have their sights set on a Fox Valley Association championship as they currently are tied for the lead in the …

Senior Spotlight Senior Spotlight

Landon Bicknase-SPASH As a senior, Landon Bicknase is set to capitalize on his junior season, during which he was part of the 200-yard Medley Relay team in 2024. Landon’s junior season …

Hortonville, Welson dominate in win over Oshkosh North

Rainey Welson put on a show against visiting Oshkosh West on Friday, Jan. 17, as she dropped 43 points to get an FVA win. The Polar Bears jumped out to an early 18-8 lead, and that was as close …

Hortonville Boys get ninth FVA win

A dominant victory gave the Polar Bears a ninth victory in the Fox Valley Association as they took down Appleton West at home on Jan. 14 by a score of 92-51. The Polar Bears jumped to an early …
New Londons' William Christopher sizes up Seymours Aidan Peters in a matcup between two of the top wrestlers in the 132-pound weight class..Nick Griesbach Photo

Forfeits stall New London wrestling

Several forfeits by the New London Bulldogs prevented them from overcoming the deficits against the Seymour Thunder at home on Jan. 16. Falling in their dual meet 47-22. Seymour took an early …

Warhawks cruise over Falcons

Scoring points has become a problem lately for the Amherst girls’ basketball team. Five days after Bonduel held the Falcons to 13 points, Weyauwega-Fremont outscored Amherst 32-6 in the …

Warhawks soar over Hornets

As cold as it was outside, it was also frigid inside Weyauwega-Fremont High School’s gym. Weyauwega-Fremont held Rosholt to fewer than 20 points in each half and the Warhawks cruised …

Wins adding up for Waupaca boys

An up-and-down season for the Waupaca boys’ basketball team continues as the Comets head into their North Eastern Conference matchup with Wrightstown on a season-high three-game winning streak. …
Business

Animal Haven downsizing

Animal Haven is downsizing and will no longer be a zoo. They are relocating all of their exotic animals. They will keep some farm animals, various hooved animals like this llama, birds and tortoises..James Card Photo
Some animals to remain in Weyauwega
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