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Explore Waupaca’s robust market scene

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 …

Strawberry Fest on June 21

WAUPACA - On the second day of summer, Strawberry Fest returns to downtown Waupaca on Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can browse up to 150 arts, crafts, and vendor booths while …

Fatal motorcycle crash

WAUPACA – On June 3, motorcyclist Sam A Lehman of Waupaca was heading northbound on County Trunk E, went into a ditch and crashed into some trees on Casey Road. The Waupaca County …

WAUPACA – The City of Waupaca has appointed Julianna Stohs as its new Community and Economic Development Director. Stohs will begin her role on June 23. “Julianna brings extensive …

School bus slammer fined

WAUPACA – The driver that rear-ended a stopped school bus in Royalton in February has been cited for failure to stop for an unloading school bus, reckless driving, operating while suspended and …

Drug bust, two arrested

WAUPACA – Waupaca police executed a search warrant on Wednesday, May 28 at the 600 block of Tower Road. They found 59.9 grams of cocaine, 504.1 grams of THC and 14.7 grams of methamphetamine …

Meet Ann Marie North Star

WAUPACA – A sleek new catamaran-style boat made its debut on the Chain O’ Lakes on May 23 and marked a new chapter for Clear Water Harbor. The new vessel, named Ann Marie North Star, …

Purple Heart, long overdue

KING – George Smith served as a U.S. Army combat field medic in Vietnam. His missions in 1969 focused primarily on providing frontline trauma and medical care to soldiers. Today, Smith’s …

The guest speakers of summer

WAUPACA – The Winchester Academy of Waupaca revealed its summer series consisting of six programs. Programs are held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level meeting rooms of the Waupaca Area …

SHINE on you community-made artwork

WAUPACA – A community art project that started in 2022 is now installed at Rotary Riverview Park. It is composed of four heavy-metal panels with a geometric pattern of squares and diamonds and …

Cross country by plane

WAUPACA – That time after high school can be overwhelming when faced with making a decision that will affect the future. For two Waupaca County residents the decision was simple, they took to …

New CCO at the Foundry

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Foundry appointed Steven Wasil as its new Chief Commercial Officer. He has over 30 years of leadership experience in the steel, stainless, and specialty alloys industries. …

An Adirondack chair mystery

WAUPACA – There are two large Adirondack chairs at Upper Lime Kiln Park that seemed to have appeared out of thin air. One day they were just there leaving people wondering where did they come …

War dog immortalized

KING –There is a new life-sized statue of a dog at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. It’s located next to the commandant’s house and near the sidewalk that overlooks Rainbow Lake. …

WAUPACA – On May 10 the Chain O’ Lakes Conservation Club met for their annual clean-up day and they dedicated the rifle range to former club president Craig Bailey who passed away last …

WAUPACA – Waupaca High School students Darek and David Trzebiatowski and Rylee Nelson were selected to receive a 2025 scholarship from GreenStone Farm Credit Services, a company committed to …

Trailblazing at Dayton Town Hall

WAUPACA – Community members from the Town of Dayton started cleanup efforts on the Lyman Dayton trail, a one-mile trail system built in 2016 that is located at their town hall. Dayton Community …

Comets compete at state

WAUPACA – The Civics Games finals took place May 2 in the state capital in Madison where 16 high schools competed for the top spot. The season started with 49 teams from 27 high schools …

$1K for K-9 unit

WAUPACA – The Thedacare Auxiliary Volunteer Group gave a $1,000 check to the Waupaca County Sheriff Office’s K-9 Unit on April 29. The check was presented to Deputy James Santiago and …

Mexican fare plus breakfast

WAUPACA – The beloved truck stop, a must-stop for late night shenanigans, breakfast food and, of course, a stop for a weary trucker looking for a quick bite to eat, has gotten a face lift and a …

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