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The sweet taste of success

NEW LONDON – A local woman is competing to be the Greatest Baker as she landed herself a spot within the top 15 bakers from around the world.  Amber Rodgers started Keen’s Sweet Treats …

Svetting on the Chain

WAUPACA – A new business venture on the shore of Columbia Lake gives people the opportunity to sweat Norwegian style and take a plunge in the frigid waters of the Chain O’Lakes. The Svett Club is …

Shopko housing proposal approved

STEVENS POINT — During a special Common Council meeting on Dec. 2 the council approved a housing and childcare proposal for the Shopko lot in a 6-2 vote. Over the last month, the mixed-income …

Foundry upgrade wins safety award

WAUPACA – Waupaca Foundry, Inc. has been honored with the 2025 Safety & Insight Award from the American Foundry Society for its innovative material handling system upgrade at its …

Business owners concerned over Shopko housing proposal

STEVENS POINT — During the Nov. 17 Common Council Meeting, downtown business owners spoke out about their concerns on the potential building of an apartment complex on the Shopko lot. On the …

USDA helps sawmill reopen, expand

SHAWANO – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today the Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises (TPCE) will use a …

Waupaca Chamber wins marketing award

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Area Chamber & Visitor Bureau was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the Destinations Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference for its tourism social media platform, Visit …

No pennies back at Kwik Trip

WAUPACA – In the future, Abe Lincoln will be remembered more on five-dollar bills than pennies. Kwik Trip is the first retailer in the area to implement a penny policy. The Trump …

Entrepreneurs launch hop-infused seasoning

STEVENS POINT — A new hop-infused seasoning brand is available, celebrating its’ central Wisconsin heritage with a launch event at the Stevens Point Brewery. HOPZAH, founded by Michael …

Sentry raises $1,340,000 for United Way

STEVENS POINT - Sentry employees and the Sentry Insurance Foundation have donated to a record-breaking campaign raising $1,340,000 in support of United Way of Portage County. This year’s total …

State approves UWSP’s Sentry Hall

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 …

King Berry changes ownership after 40 years

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

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 …

Festival Foods bought out

WISCONSIN – A new grocery conglomerate is forming in the Midwest as Schnucks acquires Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, with the 1939 Group promising to preserve the local community ties …

New London Barbers cuts across generations

Hairstylists celebrate local milestone

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