Bob Welch’s living legacy

The Waupaca Field Station created by Bob Welch will eventually become a natural area owned by the State of Wisconsin. The 165-acre prairie is in a trust and will never be developed. Jim Welch, Bob's brother, is overseeing the transfer process. Mr. Gentleman Handsome Jackson, Bob Welch's mustang found a new and happy home with other horses..James Card Photo

Waupaca Field Station to become nature preserve

New London Barbers cuts across generations

Staff at New London Barbers from left FRONT: former owners of Curt’s Barber and Beauty, Curt and Marilyn Sommer; BACK: Jackie Thompson, Sue Wilhite, Ellen Hackbarth, Karin Ison, Valerie Kudick and Kristin Sonheim. Not pictured is Louise Kabe who recently retired..John Faucher Photo.

Hairstylists celebrate local milestone

Signs of the times

Shown holding one of the signs installed near U.S. Highway 10 ae : Anita Olson, Bob Olson, Tom Wilson and Carol Falk..Photo courtesy of Mariko Fukuyama

Japanese news crew visits Waupaca area

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When ‘Pollack from Polonia’ caused a stir

Parody record popular on central Wiscosnin jukeboxes, radio in 1974

Funds are being raised fo an all-inclusive playground in Clintonvile..Rendering by Play and Park Structures

Fundraising continues for playground

Efforts underway for all-inclusive equipment at Clintonville park

Some area students spend their nights sleeping in vehicles because they are homeless..Adobe Stock Photo

Educating homeless students

Waupaca County schools respond to displaced families

This image of President Theodore Roosevelt at a typewriter is at the Waupaca Library's exhibit about typewriters. Historic typewriters are on display, along with images and notes about celebrities, authors, politicians and other figures and their relationship with typewriters..James Card Photo

Waupaca library hosts typewriter exhibit

Profiles of novelists, journalists, cultural icons featured

1964 Market Day in downtown New London..Contributed Photo

New London museum hosts walking tour

Participants can learn about historic buildings in downtown

John Folk handed out medals as a pack of runners made a burst for the finish line at Wolf River Crossing Park. The 5K run is named after Taylor Kennedy Folk, a student-athlete that died before graduation in 2019. Every year, two scholarships are awarded in her name. .James Card Photo

Event commemorates Taylor Kennedy Folk

Foundation-sponsored 5K run in Fremont marks fifth year

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Comets down the Bulldogs

New London Bulldogs Logan Ten Haken contributed three touchdowns on the night.Nick Griesbach Photo

Homecoming victory for Waupaca

Riley Scherg is ready to block a Marathon player in Weyauwega-Fremont's Homecoming game..Greg Seubert Photo

Warhawks cruise to homecoming win

Weyauwega-Fremont outscores Marathon 36-6

Clintonville wins blowout against Kewaunee

Truckers remain in second place in conference standings

Stange’s to close its doors

Stange's of Waupaca will close by the end of the year. Mark Stange and Liz Stange are planning to retire..James Card Photo

72 years of selling furniture in Waupaca

Zwicker building open during Hinderfest

The old Zwicker building, now renamed The Eight 10, temporarily opened to host Hinderfest. .James Card Photo

Hinder Brewing Co, plans to complete finishing touches to addition by end of year

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