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Wood County Veterans Expo set for July 23

The Wood County Veterans Expo is scheduled for July 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, aiming to connect veterans with various beneficial programs.

First woman takes the bench in Wood County

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday the appointment of Emily Nolan-Plutchak to the Wood County Circuit Court, making her the first woman to serve as a circuit court judge in …

Lake Wazeecha partially closed for water ski tournament

GRAND RAPIDS – A portion of Lake Wazeecha will be closed to public recreation for four days later this month to accommodate the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Tournament. Grand Rapids officials …

Rail crossing construction underway

MARSHFIELD – Wisconsin Central Ltd. Railroad is reconstructing the railroad crossing and sidewalk at Highway 97/Central Avenue in Marshfield. Construction was expected to start July 14, and …

Highway 73 detour extended, DOT cites ‘unforeseen issues’

Officials said detours and closures will be in place through about 4 p.m. Thursday, July 17.

Wood County Sheriff investigating officer-involved shooting

NEW HOPE – A 35-year-old man has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths of his parents during a domestic incident that led to an officer-involved shooting in central …

Mountain bike endurance race comes to Powers Bluff July 19

Dubbed the Skunk Hill Scramble, about 100 riders are expected to compete in three-, six- and 10-hour races.
Opinion

Dear Monty: Signed to Sell: Can you still keep your home?

When a buyer and seller sign a purchase agreement, they create a legally binding contract. From that moment forward, backing out is no longer a matter of simply changing one’s mind; it becomes a matter of contract law and risk management.

Beyond A Crossroads Where Knowledge Meets Experience

Dear Reader, Recently, I encountered the late David Foster Wallace’s famous commencement speech, and I found myself captivated by his insights on steering through life’s complexities …

Sports

Holland named Academic All-District at UW-Whitewater

Gracie Holland is one of 31 student-athletes from Warhawk teams who were named Academic All-District for the 2025 spring season.

Pittsville falls to Johnson Creek 6-2 in WIAA semifinal

A heartbreaking loss for central Wisconsin baseball fans as the Pittsville Panthers fall to Johnson Creek 6-2.
Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program World Championships, capturing first place in the 3D division and narrowly missing a second title with a runner-up finish in the bullseye division. Contributed photo

Auburndale’s Draeger claims national archery title

Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Championships.

Pittsville returns to state baseball tourney

After 19 years, Pittsville head baseball coach Justin Rayburn and two of his assistants have returned to the WIAA State Baseball Tournament in Appleton.

Stratford names new wrestling coach, plans meet-and-greet

Jeremy Schoenherr will take on the varsity wrestling duties in the coming school year.

Edgar, Pittsville baseball teams earn trips to state

Two local Division 4 teams are headed to the state baseball tournament after defeating their opponents on Tuesday.
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Post-game press conference: Marshfield Boy's Basketball

Marshfield Tigers Boys Basketball Head Coach Chris Fischer, center; Landon Lee, left, and Brooks Hinson, right reflect on their 55-57 loss to Wisconsin Lutheran in a post-game press conference.

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Marshfield Boy's Basketball bring home silver

View some of the photos as the Marshfield Boy's Basketball team bring home Silver Ball after falling 55-57 to Wisconsin Lutheran.

Obituaries
Arlene Mae Stichert
On July 6th, at the age of 93, Arlene Mae Stichert entered eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior—whom she served faithfully throughout her life. Though our hearts are heavy with her loss, …
Eleanor A. Moeller
Eleanor A. Moeller, 97, of Marshfield, passed away the morning of Friday, July 11, 2025 at Three Oaks Health Services with her family at her side. A Memorial Service for Eleanor will take place …
Robert C. “Bob” Gauerke
Robert C. “Bob” Gauerke, age 79, Marshfield, lost his battle with bladder cancer due to Agent Orange from the Vietnam War, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at House of the Dove, Marshfield. …
Meredith Louise Peterson
Meredith Louise Peterson, 97, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. Services are scheduled for July 11th at Rembs Funeral Home with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral at 11:00. The public is …
Thomas E. Vesely
Thomas E. Vesely, 89, Marshfield passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at House of Dove, Marshfield. Private funeral services will be at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. Thomas was born on …
Special Publications
Packerland
Ed Policy is introduced during the 2024 Green Bay Packers Shareholder meeting at Lambeau Field.
From dinner table to board room
GREEN BAY – If you’ve heard of the self-fulfilling prophecy, you may start to believe that the Packers are heading into some successful seasons. Incoming Green Bay Packers CEO Ed …
At the 1957 dedication of the New City Stadium, many well-known figures were in attendance, including then-Vice President Richard Nixon, center, and the reigning Miss America, Marilyn Van Der Bur, left, and NFL Commissioner, Burt Bell, right.
Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest
GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …
A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.
De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history
GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …
Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.
Green Bay’s Golden Girl: An early start
Part I in a series GREEN BAY/STURGEON BAY – “She was a very gregarious person. Everyone knew Mary Jane, and Mary Jane knew everyone else, especially in the Green Bay area,” …
Sterling Sharpe is the latest Packer headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is one of fourteen inductees who were drafted by Green Bay.
Packer drafts by the numbers
GREEN BAY – “With the twenty-third pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers select….” The individual whose name gets called in that spot from the stage in Green …
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