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Best-yet art show

WAUPACA – The 62nd Waupaca Art Show wrapped up on April 16. It was another successful show filled with creative and beautiful works of art. There were 139 artists that entered the show with a …

Finch is new city administrator

WAUPACA – The City of Waupaca has hired Joshua Finch the new city administrator. He starts on June 16. Finch brings seven years of experience in local government and public administration. He …

Fire season is here

WAUPACA – This is the peak of fire season in Waupaca County and Jake Schroeder, a DNR forester at Hartman Creek State Park, is taking on the role of Smokey Bear: only you can prevent forest …

Local water-skiing world champion

To be named a champion puts a competitor in the record book forever. To be the inaugural champion makes the competitor the first name seen when the record book opens. Having her name first in the …

Pickin’ up good vibrations

WAUPACA – The Beach Boys will return to the Indian Crossing Casino in the first time in over 60 years. They will perform on Wednesday, May 21. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Only 900 tickets will …

Protest on the square

WAUPACA – Waupaca County residents gathered to voice their concerns over the current administration on April 12, as the third “Save our Democracy” protest once again swung into town …

Happy birthday Waupaca

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Historical Society and the Waupaca Area Public Library are hosting an outdoor photograph exhibit to celebrate the City of Waupaca’s 150th anniversary. It is …

New pet shop sells healthy foods

WAUPACA – A new pet shop moved in behind Shopko Optical that is aiming to give pet owners a place to find food that is locally sourced and made within the United States. Ava’s Golden Paw …

Extension office moves

WAUPACA – Due to the ongoing courthouse remodeling project, the Waupaca County Extension Office has temporarily relocated to 111W. North Water St. in New London. The office will return to the …

Big boost for Eco Park

WAUPACA – Friends of Waupaca Parks donated $25,000 toward the enhancement of Eco Park. This contribution will fund the building of a natural playground, a plumbed bathroom, electricity for …

April election: Farmington and Dayton

WAUPACA – Town of Farmington Board Supervisors Phillip Durrant and Craig Nelson are up for reelection and are running unopposed. Kathy Kasza and Kevin Will are running for the Farmington Town …

Waupaca: city and school board elections

WAUPACA – Nicolas Genske is the only new candidate in the Waupaca School Board election. Board president Ron Brooks is running for reelection and educator and board member Dale Feldt is not …

Best local art on display, for sale

WAUPACA – With its start in 1963, the Waupaca Art Show is still thriving as it enters its 62nd year as artists prepare to show off their work at Danes Hall from April 12 to the 16. Last year …

Waupaca turns 150

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Historical Society and the Waupaca Area Public Library arranging an outdoor photograph exhibit to celebrate the City of Waupaca’s 150th anniversary. It will be on …

Jensen resigns, heading for Missouri

WAUPACA – Aaron Jensen, Waupaca’s city administrator, turned in his letter of resignation on March 18. It was addressed to Mayor Brian Smith and the city council. He said he wrote it with …

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Community Arts Hub, a program of the Waupaca Community Arts Board, is celebrating its fourth anniversary. Originally the group offered a small selection of music and art …

Waupaca in the movies

WAUPACA – “This is a quiet town and I want to keep it that way!” said Waupaca Chief of Police Howard Dixon as he investigated a possible murder at Waupaca High School. It appeared …

Local SWAT teams honored

WAUPACA/PORTAGE COUNTIES – On Tuesday, March 11, tactical teams from the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Stevens Point Police Department, Marathon County Sheriff’s Office and …

New owners at Grand National

WAUPACA – Built on the corner of South Main Street and East Union Street in 1890, the Old First National Bank building has become an iconic downtown landmark, with its recent sale two new …

WAUPACA - It turned out to be an opportunity that Sam Woolsey couldn’t pass up. Woolsey runs the family business, Woolsey Plumbing & Heating Inc., in Waupaca with his father, Bill, and …

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