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Think Healthy Eating Is Expensive? Think Again.

Healthy eating is personal, and it’s about progress, not perfection. Many people believe eating healthy is costly or bland, but Lisa Miller, a registered dietitian with Aspirus Health, is here …

CoVantage Credit Union Celebrates Growth and Community Impact at Annual Meeting

CoVantage Credit Union held its 72nd annual meeting on Wednesday, February 19. The meeting was held in-person in the Volm Theater at Antigo High School, with a virtual option available. Approximately …
Carol Collard, second from left, is pictured with fellow Lumberjack Band majorettes, Germaine Pirlot, left, and Gloria Birmingham, right,  in 1944.

Lumberjack Band: The makeup of a band

Continued from last week “Those intimately concerned with the destinies of the Green Bay Packers have seen for some time that a football game, even a bang-up battle, is not quite enough …

The Lumberjack Band: The Leader of the Band

In this undated photo, Wilner Burke is pictured at the far left standing.
Continued from previous week In 1939, the Lumberjack Band “swing band” was performing at all of the Green Bay Packers home games, as well as concert dates at the Columbus Club with …

The Importance of Agricultural Exports for Wisconsin

Each year, we celebrate National Ag Day in March. In Wisconsin, agriculture contributes $116.3 billion annually to the state’s economy, and about one in ten people working in the state hold a …

Opioid Deaths Drop as Initial Settlement Funds are Distributed

The state of Wisconsin and 87 local governments have begun to spend funds they have received from opioid settlements, which has brought $208 million into the state so far and will total roughly $780 …

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

The Wisconsin Lottery, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG), is proud to participate in the Problem Gambling …

DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting public input on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting season zones and splits. Highlights from the proposed season structure include …
Obituaries
Joyce Marie Blyton
Joyce Marie Blyton
Joyce Marie Blyton, a constant source of love and guidance, at 67, passed away on December 3, 2024 at her home in the Village of Spencer. Born to Harvey and Rose (Bauer) Blyton on January 26, 1957, …
Audrey (Luedtke) Houden
Audrey (Luedtke) Houden of Minocqua and Wausau died December 16 at home. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters. Audrey is survived by two sisters, a …
Delbert William Barttelt
Delbert William Barttelt, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Wausau. He was born on August 23, 1935 in the Town of Maine. The Son of the Late Wilhelm and Martha (Utecht) Barttelt. …
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