Maker’s paradise

Mike and Amanda Ryszkiewicz have just opened Lux Layers in downtown Waupaca as a full service 3D printing shop. Inside this printer they are creating replica cola bottles from the game Fallout.
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WAUPACA – There only six places in the United States that are one-stop-shop 3D printing stores, where you can go and buy anything you need for 3D printing, and one of them just moved in to …

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The last big construction piece for the Manawa Freedom Park were these donor walls to honor all of those who had a hand in creating the park itself.
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Ten years later, the Freedom Park is finished

MANAWA – A project that began with an idea to build a park to honor not only the city’s veterans and active duty military, but a place where military families can also come to relax is …

A fair for people

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Area Public Library is holding its first annual People Fair on June 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the library’s lower-level meeting room. How it works: show up and talk to …

Liquor license doesn’t receive renewal

IOLA – The Village of Iola board voted for the non-renewal of the class B liquor license for the Thirsty Perch. The unanimous vote took place June 10 at the Village of Iola monthly …

Hit and run away

TOWNSHIP OF LEBANON – Just after midnight on June 13, the Waupaca County Communication teams received a iPhone crash detection notice coming from the Township of Lebanon, just outside of New …

City officials, library board and fundraising committee members joined officials from First State Bank, Keller, and 8Pine General Contractors for an official groundbreaking ceremony at the site of New London’s future multi-use Library, Tuesday, June 10.
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Ground ‘finally’ broken for new library

NEW LONDON – A groundbreaking ceremony for the New London Public Library project, which will convert the former First State Bank building to the new home of the library, was held June 10. …

District prepares for operational referendum ask

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Board of Education continues to work through the process of planning the financial future of the school district. As part of the that process, the board approved …

Caribou roamed here

IOLA – The 25th historical marker in Iola was unveiled on June 8 commemorating the Native American culture that lived in the area prior to settlers. “I really like this one because it …

FFA garners state win

NEW LONDON – New London was named the winner of the state FFA Agricultural Issues Contest at the 96th Wisconsin FFA Convention in Madison. Members of the New London Agricultural Issues team …

Picnic by patriots

NEW LONDON –Daniel Degner, President of the Wisconsin Family Action (WFA), will be the featured speaker at the Annual Wolf River Area Patriots Picnic on Tuesday, June 24. Degner is a leader in …

E-bikes create headaches, danger

MANAWA – In a recent Facebook post, the Manawa Police Department urged parents and kids to use more caution when riding electric bikes (e-bikes). Police Chief Jason Severson said the riding of …

Calling 911

• June 9 – ACR Repo reported they were repossessing a white 2019 Ford Fusion. • June 10 – An Ogdensburg on Rail Road reported the death of a man. He was cold to the touch. …

Financing Oshkosh Street, new bucket truck

NEW LONDON – The city of New London will seek to borrow $600,000 from the state trust fund to pay for a new bucket truck for the New London Department of Public Works and to pay its share of …

Clintonville’s athletic complex wish list

CLINTONVILLE – A master plan of what the Clintonville School District’s athletic facilities could look like and those estimated costs were presented to the Clintonville Board of Education …

Private Universes

Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …

Man charged with 12th OWI gets trial date

PORTAGE COUNTY—Eugene Volk, 66, received a September trial date for a 12 th OWI charge. A two day jury trial is set to begin on September 4 in Portage County, though Volk currently resides in …

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Father's Day!

Dear Reader, Father’s Day is just around the corner—a perfect time to reflect on the men who raised us, guided us, and helped shape who we are. Fathers, notably, were there at the …

Pacelli softball finishes runner-up at state

Pacelli softball advanced to the Division 4 state title after not allowing a run in the semifinal, they could not generate offense in the championship as they finished runner-up. Pacelli 3 …

Waupaca’s Melissa Lang inducted into Bowling Hall of Fame

Waupaca’s own Melissa Lang was inducted into the Wisconsin United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame for superior performance on June 7. After an illustrious career that includes five …

Hortonville ends season in State Quarterfinal

The Hortonville Polar Bears could not overcome the deficit in the first inning that put them in a hole in the quarterfinals of the WIAA State Baseball championships on June 16, as Hartford moved on …

Almond-Bancroft season ends in title game

Almond-Bancroft defeated Thorp on June 12 to advance to the WIAA Softball state championship on June 14, as their season was ended by Belmont. Almond-Bancroft 18, Thorp 3 …

Waupaca Track and Field finish runner-up at state

Waupaca had two participants compete in the WIAA Track and Field State Championships June 6-7 in the Wheelchair division, as Jack Barbeau finished in the top four in four events, including winning …

Explore Waupaca’s robust market scene

The Waupaca Farmer's Market is located downtown and happens rain or shine every Saturday.
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WAUPACA – With the warming temperatures, the season for outdoor markets is in full swing and there are many opportunities for residents to support local venders and farmers. Turner’s …

Master of metal opens shop

This bracket was recently purchased by the Iola Revitalization Committee to for hanging flower baskets in downtown Iola. It was created by KSF Metal Works.
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IOLA – A new metal works business in Iola has become popular around the community as more and more people are looking for unique metal artwork. The new business, KSF Metal Works, is owned by …

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Quimby, Elizabeth

Elizabeth (Liz) Jean (Willard) Quimby, born December 1, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Bethany Long-Term Care from natural causes. A memorial was held in the chapel of Bethany …

Shepard, Wayne

Wayne B. Shepard, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. Wayne was born on December 12, 1955 to the late John and Caroline (Hintz) Shepard. Wayne was united in marriage to Suzette Guyette …

Muller, Angela

Angela Marie Muller, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will take place on July 9, …

Haack, Jerry

Jerry Robert Haack 1959 ~ 2024 Age 65 "Celebration of Life " Jerry R. Haack (fondly dubbed "JerBear" and "Daddy-O”) passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at home in …

Griepentrog, Jodi

Jodi L. Griepentrog, age 59 of Clintonville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday June 15, 2025. A Gathering to Celebrate Jodi’s Life will be held Friday June 20, 2025 from 4-7pm at …

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Maker’s paradise

Ten years later, the Freedom Park is finished

A fair for people

Liquor license doesn’t receive renewal

Hit and run away

Ground ‘finally’ broken for new library

District prepares for operational referendum ask

Caribou roamed here

FFA garners state win

Picnic by patriots

E-bikes create headaches, danger

Calling 911

Financing Oshkosh Street, new bucket truck

Clintonville’s athletic complex wish list

Private Universes

Man charged with 12th OWI gets trial date

Waupaca County Post Thursday, June 19, 2025

Clintonville Tribune Gazette Thursday, June 19, 2025

New London Press Star Thursday, June 19, 2025

Stevens Point Gazette Thursday, June 19, 2025

E-editions

Father's Day!

Pacelli softball finishes runner-up at state

Waupaca’s Melissa Lang inducted into Bowling Hall of Fame

Hortonville ends season in State Quarterfinal

Almond-Bancroft season ends in title game

Waupaca Track and Field finish runner-up at state

Comet’s Soccer yield state hopes in OT

Waupaca defeats Clintonville in American Legion play

Pacelli wins sectional final

Explore Waupaca’s robust market scene

Master of metal opens shop