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Waupaca Police Department’s Administrative Assistant, Jeri Allen, retired after more than 25 years of public service. She served in the U.S. Air Force, later with the Waupaca County Sheriff's …

Enrollment declines slightly for district

WAUPACA – Wisconsin is continuing to see a decline in enrollment in public school districts across the state, with school budgets tightening and student support needs remaining high. According …

COUNTY – The Al-Anon Family Groups marks its 75th anniversary this year and the organization reaffirms its longstanding commitment to supporting families and friends of loved ones struggling with …

Healthcare in Waupaca’s old days

WAUPACA – The Winchester Academy will present “The Doctor Is In: A History of Medicine and Healthcare in Waupaca,” by Tracy Behrendt on November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 206 …

The talented cast and crew of Waupaca High School will perform Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma! at the Waupaca High School PAC on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., and Nov 8 at …

Proposed county budget closes gap on deficit

COUNTY – Waupaca County officials have worked to close the gap on an operating deficit of $3.2 million that was projected in September. Indirect grant captures, targeted operational cuts and …

Shirley’s Thrift Store is a new business in downtown Waupaca located at 111 W. Fulton St. It is owned by Janis Barnett and the store is named after her grandmother. The inventory is a mix of …

There is a new boardwalk on the Emmons Creek segment of the Ice Age Trail south of the Stratton Lake Road trailhead and parking area. Crew leaders Steve Hall and Mark Walker finished the final work …

WAUPACA – The Opening is a new series of adventurous music presented by the Waupaca Community Arts Board (WCAB) and the next event will be on Saturday, Nov. 7 with a screening of Fritz Lang’s …

The Milwaukee Brewers are well represented at the Pumpkins on Main display in the city square as the baseball team makes a historic and dominant run in the World Series after sweeping the Los Angeles …

Pure Wisconsin horror

WAUSHARA COUNTY – Wisconsin deer hunters are aware that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has affected whitetail deer populations throughout the state and hunters can have their deer tested to see if …

Horror-inspiring architecture in Waupaca’s backyard

WAUPACA – On one hand, Wisconsin has rolling hills, beautiful lakes and a serene landscape; however, on the other hand it is also a backdrop for some of horror history’s most gruesome stories. …

Vanished without a trace

MARION – In October of last year, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office shared a Facebook post noting the one-year mark of Jason Bell’s mysterious disappearance. “Despite countless hours …

Summer school students increasing

WAUPACA – Summer school attendance numbers increased this past summer, as the district continues to allow students not only credit recovery but enrichment opportunities as well. Mark Flatten, …

The Waupaca Story Project roars back strong

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Story Project (WSP) returns again with another storytelling session on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Grand National Lounge in downtown Waupaca. The stories start at 6:30 p.m. and …

Community Trick-or-Treat Guide

Waupaca County New London: Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In addition to traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating, local organizations and businesses have scheduled community …

Be an educated voter

WAUPACA – The Winchester Academy will present “Ballot Language Decoded: Understanding Referendums before You Vote,” by Sue Abrahamson on October 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Waupaca Area Public …

Fatal UTV crash on Symco Road

TOWN OF UNION – Waupaca County deputies responded to a UTV crash on Oct. 17. A 911 caller reported the accident at 5:34 p.m. The crash on Symco Road east of Bridge Road in the Town of Union.  …

New director hired for Parks and Recreation

WAUPACA – From working summers as a lifeguard at South Park Beach to Arlington, Virginia to the mountains of Colorado, a former local resident is finally making her way back to Waupaca as the new …

The Waupaca Community Arts Hub had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open their backyard area. 

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