AI’s Hidden Cost: A Critical Look at the Environmental and Geopolitical Implications of Artificial Intelligence

Dear Reader, Recently, I attended an AI conference that opened my eyes to a crucial yet underexamined aspect of our AI revolution: the rare earth materials that power it all. While we celebrate …

State Senator Wimberger set to re-introduce PFAS legislation

PESHTIGO – Wisconsin State Sen. Eric Wimberger, a Republican from Oconto who represents District 2 and was the lead sponsor of last year’s SB312 PFAS legislation, said he plans to …

Northwoods National Cemetery

FOR MMC Bryon Gleisner, Manager of the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, spoke at the Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee group at Denny’s in Rothschild on October 23, 2024. He discussed and …

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Activities for seniors with limited mobility

Physical activity is a valuable tool in the fight against chronic disease and other conditions. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic highlights physical activity among its nine ways to prevent disease in an …

Groundbreaking Sneak Peek

S.C. Swiderski is investing in the Village of Wittenberg by building an apartment community featuring popular floor plans and amenities, while also offering top-notch service by S.C. Swiderski …

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

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.

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 …

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.

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 …

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ONE PERSON MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The Institute of Kinlein invites you to a series of free presentations this July at 408 3rd St., #300, Wausau (Zoom also available). Whether someone is a great inventor, a leader, a mom at home with …

Deep Listening

“Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the suffering of another person. You can call it compassionate listening. You listen with only one purpose: to help the person to …

Cookies For Caregivers: At the Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee meeting

Volunteers from Cookies for Caregivers baked and served close to 40 dozen freshly baked cookies at the Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee group meeting at Denny’s in Rothschild on May 21, 2025. This …

Coming Full Circle: From Camp II to Family Legacy

Dear Reader, Some stories take decades to complete themselves. Ours began over a century ago in the dense forests of northern Wisconsin, where Camp II operated as a bustling lumber operation …

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 …

TERRY R. ZRUTSKIE

Terry R. Zrutskie, 82, passed away to his heavenly home on March 4, 2025, in Palm Bay, FL. Terry was a retired Deputy from Marathon Co. Sheriff's Dept. A Celebration of Life gathering will be …

Obituaries

David Woltmann

David Woltmann, age 87, of Wausau, passed away June 14, 2025.

Marilynn C. Smith

Marilynn C. Smith, age 83, of Weston, peacefully returned to her heavenly Father on Monday, June 16, 2025. Marilynn was born April 20, 1942, in Wausau, the daughter of the late …

Judy Felch

Judy Felch, age 74, of Schofield, passed away June 11, 2025. Services 11:00 am 6/20/25 at Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care.

Lynn Luetschwager

Lynn Luetschwager, age 78, of Wausau, passed away May 30, 2025. Services were held 6/9/25 at Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care.

Faye Schwarm

Faye Schwarm, age 101, of Wausau, passed away on June 8, 2025. Services were held 6/13/25 at Mt. Olive Luth. Church in Weston.

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