NEW LONDON – The New London Economic Development Committee approved directing city staff to work on a developer’s agreement with Tom McHugh Construction for a 30-lot residential and two-lot …
WAUPACA – Simpson’s Restaurant is featured in a new book titled, “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: One for the Road” by Ron Faiola. Forty-five supper clubs across the state are included and they are …
MANAWA – Construction is underway downtown to transform a vacant South Bridge Street property into a new coffee shop and lounge. Jean and Jake Seeger purchased the former garage at 306 S. Bridge …
WAUPACA — The Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative opened its new cold storage facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 10 at their location on E502 State Highway 54 in Waupaca. The new facility …
WAUPACA – Governor Tony Evers joined in the ribbon cutting of the new business center adjacent to downtown Waupaca on Aug. 5, a project that started in July 2025 and with planning starting years …
FREMONT – A local cheesemaker and entrepreneur is turning goat milk and handmade Mexican metal art into one of the Fremont area’s most unique small businesses. Amanda Fischer owns Diddles Soap …
WEYAUWEGA – Knifemaker and military veteran Tyler Hackbarth recently became the first and only American Bladesmith Society (ABS) Master Bladesmith in Wisconsin. Hackbarth, 39, owns and operates …
STEVENS POINT — Bound to Happen Books is getting ready to celebrate five years of business. The independent book store located in downtown Stevens Point began as a shared space with Process General …
NEW LONDON — For Justin I. McDougle opening a storefront in downtown New London is about much more than selling firearms—it is about building community, fostering safety, and passing along a …
IOLA – The Village of Iola has approved a liquor license for The Thirsty Perch, ending a yearlong dispute between the local bar and grill and village officials. The Thirsty Perch is co-owned by …
CLINTONVILLE – Hoffmaster, the manufacturer of single-use tableware items, is expanding its operations through a $65 million investment expected to create more than 100 manufacturing positions. The …
PLOVER — Becca’s Café has officially opened their doors in Plover. The restaurant, serving a mix of sandwiches, drinks, flatbreads, salads, and more, opened their new location on 1802 Plover …
SCANDINAVIA – Odin & Freja’s Place has been named Wisconsin’s sole recipient of the 2026 Music in Action grant by the Live Music Society. The four-year-old independent music venue is one of …
WAUPACA – The Chain O’Lakes area is known for boating and the crystal blue waters and it can fuel inspiration which Michael Cordio found out when he saw a need for a new type of cooler. …
WAUPACA – There’s a new game in town and it’s been popping at ballparks and lakefronts. It’s called Batter Up Flip Cup. It’s a baseball-inspired game with elements of pong and flip-cup. …
WAUPACA – Wrapped, cut, lit and enjoyed, the Waupaca area welcomes a humidor and a space for cigar aficionados to unite and relax. Buffalo Tobacco, on N2736 County Trunk QQ, is a unique kind of …
NEW LONDON — Downtown New London’s south riverfront corridor marked a major economic milestone on Tuesday, June 9, with an official ribbon cutting and open house celebration for the new SCS Wolf …
WEYAUWEGA – A local couple is breathing new life into discarded household items and a formerly vacant local storefront with their new business, The Treasure Vault. The business is situated at 123 …
STEVENS POINT — The Plan Commission was split on approving a conditional use permit to construct and a site plan review to construct a 7 Brew Coffee on Division Street. The coffee chain is …
WAUPACA – A new farmstand has popped up in King at 81 Market and features fresh baked goods made by stay-at-home moms. Mama’s Farmstand began as a way to make some extra money so owner Alicia …