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The heart and mission of 920Pink

What started as a diagnosis has become a close and personal mission for 920Pink founder, Tiffany Morrin. Earlier this year, she was devastated to find out she was diagnosed with stage 1 triple-negative mammary carcinoma.

Hancock Village Board hears from new church owner and accepts community center roof bid

The Hancock Village Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 19, where they heard from the new building owner of a Hancock church. “Rebel” Ray Gasser commented on his love for the …

Redgranite Library operating under strict budget and meeting set to further discuss village police department

It was a brief, yet informative village board meeting at Redgranite Village Hall on Oct. 20. The library update once again sparked a lengthy discussion on the heavy workload and high demand of the …

Wild Rose Village Board hears concerns on closed-meeting policy

The Wild Rose Village Board met at Village Hall on Oct. 7. Dylan Testin was scheduled to speak but yielded his time to Sam Wood when called. Wood reminded everyone that he is the largest business …
Opinion and Editorial

Finding Balance Beyond the Fortress

Dear Reader, Superman had it figured out, or so we thought as kids when reading our comic books. When things got overwhelming, he’d retreat to his Fortress of Solitude—that crystalline …

The County Cupboard: Serving your spooky season needs and beyond

A few County Cupboard staff members: Elizabeth Richards (manager), Jaime Vincent (float/beautifier), Juliana Scray (float/clerk), "rat baby", then tucked in back there is Jan Dukelow (homeware/linens) with Jaemy Eggum (Lead) and the new receiving members John Sobrilsky (Receiving)
If you’re still looking for the right costume for this Halloween, look no further than the County Cupboard. After a large anonymous donation of new, unopened costumes, you are sure to find the …

Why Your Vote Matters This November

Dear Reader, On November 3, Wisconsin voters will decide who represents them in Madison and Washington, and who sits on the school boards, county boards, and village councils that shape daily …
Local Fundraisers

Waushara County Libraries care: Help Menasha rebuild

Many people may not realize that the Menasha Public Library is one of our sister libraries. Through the Winnefox Library System, libraries across Waushara County and Menasha share resources every …

ACEC awards grant for updated electrical for Hancock Park Restoration

Trish Kujawa, Debra Lackey, and Marilyn Hutkowski. Not pictured is Breonna Klabunde.
Earlier this summer, Hancock Park Restoration Inc (HPR) was awarded a grant from Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative’s (ACEC) Operation Round-Up program for $2,500 to support electrical upgrades …

Garden bed project brings fresh produce to Waushara County Food Pantry

A before and after overhead view of the garden bed space behind the pantry.
The Waushara County Food Pantry is bringing fresh produce to local families in need through a $3,000 grant awarded from the Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative (ACEC). ACEC awarded the pantry a …
Sports
Addyson Rettler goes on the attack with force.

Lady Penguins stand proud in Regional volleyball action

The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) came together for the WIAA volleyball playoffs this past week. The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) packed the gym for the first round of WIAA volleyball …
Emily Lauer hits the ball towards a hole in the Lady Cougars defense.

Lady Penguins edge out Lady Cougars in first round of Regionals

The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) packed the gym for the first round of WIAA volleyball playoffs against the Coleman Lady Cougars (#9 seed) on Oct. 20. Both teams battled it out in five evenly …
Ashton Lehouillier (#14) dashes for the ball for Penguins’ control.

Penguins nipped by the Northern Lutheran Wildcats

The Tri-County Penguins fell just short of a win, as the Northern Lutheran Wildcats nipped the hosts in a 2-3 TC loss. The team would have better luck after traveling to Adams-Friendship on Oct. …
Government
The Wautoma Common Council approved two Public Safety Committee recommendations for signage in the city at the regular monthly meeting held at City Hall on Oct. 12. A No Parking sign and a Dead-End …
The Wautoma School Board was presented with plans to launch a community-driven fundraising campaign to upgrade district athletic facilities at its regular meeting on Oct. 12. The athletic …
The Tri-County School Board heard input and voted on a co-op football team with Almond-Bancroft during its regular meeting on Sept. 22. There were mixed opinions among community members on the …
Courts

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Phoenix Rose Knueppel, Wisconsin Rapids, was in court on Oct. 19 on a count of Possession of THC (2 nd + Offense) and a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 28. …

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Mark Edward Larson, Campbellsport, was in court on Oct. 9 on a count of Possess w/Intent-Amphetamine/Methamphetamine and a count of Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony. Court orders: 21 year term …

Felonies reported in Waushara County

Jason A. Jameson, Wautoma, was in court on Oct. 5 on two counts of Theft-Movable Property >$5000-$10,000. The Court re-imposes the stay on the conditional jail forthwith. Court orders the …

Latest News
Sunny skies with a light breeze set the scene for the Waushara County Ice Age Trail Alliance’s fall color celebration hike on the Chaffee Creek Segment near Coloma. Nearly 70 hikers chose between a …
The fourth annual Harvest Fest was held at Redgranite’s Willow Creek Park on Oct. 10, bringing to life the festivities of the fall season. This event is meant to create community spirit while …
The Wautoma community came together Friday night, Oct. 9, to celebrate the return of senior football player Dominick (Dom) Rooney, whose medical emergency prompted an outpouring of support from …
More than 35 people turned out Oct. 1 to hear about bringing Civil Air Patrol to Wautoma. Organizers want even more at the next meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. They came from all …
Schools
The night did not go as planned for the Almond-Bancroft Lady Eagles while hosting conference opponents, the Pacelli Lady Cardinals, on Oct. 6. The Lady Eagles were dealt with a 0-3 loss, with set …
The Wautoma Lady Hornets took on the Adams-Friendship Lady Green Devils during conference volleyball action on Oct. 8. The visiting team would shut out the hosts 0-3 for a Wautoma loss, with set …
The Wild Rose Ladycats went head-to-head in a close fight with conference opponents, the Tri-County Lady Penguins, during Oct. 8 volleyball action. It was an exhilarating match, with the Lady …
Editorials
Arts and Entertainment
Fall is here, and it’s time for the Annual Scarecrow Festival in Neshkoro. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Stan-O-Gene Park, which is located on Hwy 73 just …
The big day is Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Do you recognize where we are? All this open land to fill with the Village of Redgranite’s Fourth Annual Harvest Fest at Willow Creek Park. Be …
Traveling Waushara
The Wild Rose Classic Car Show has become one of the most well-respected events in Waushara County. Last year’s show, the first ever held on the grounds of the Wild Rose Fire Department, was also …
“Adventure Awaits” as people embarked on the Bannerman Trail 5K run/roll/walk.  It was a beautiful day to participate in the Waushara County Walk-the-Waush event, which was held over …
Obituaries
Amy Lynne Holzwart
Amy Lynne Holzwart
Amy Lynne Holzwart was born December 10, 1959, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Arlene R. Rasmussen (nee McKnight) and Russell F. Rasmussen. She came to Wisconsin in 1962 and grew up in Germania, WI, with …
Doris J. “Dorie” Wedell
Doris J. “Dorie” Wedell
Our precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Doris “Dorie” Jean Wedell, has gone to heaven to be reunited with her beloved husband, Gene. Dorie was born near Neshkoro, Wisconsin, …
Donna J. (Kubel) Stapleford
Donna J. (Kubel) Stapleford
Donna J. (Kubel) Stapleford, age 84, formerly of Hancock, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Dimensions Living in Stevens Point. Donna was born on May 30, 1942, …
Calvin Henry Wilson
Calvin Henry Wilson reached for the hand of his beloved wife, Phyllis, and entered into eternal life on October 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 8, 1948, in Wild …
James D. Burk
James D. Burk, Sr.
James D. Burk, age 61 of rural Redgranite passed away early Saturday morning, October 17, 2026 at his home in the Township of Leon, Waushara County, following a lengthy illness. He was born in …
Special Sections
James D. Burk
James D. Burk
James D. Burk
James D. Burk
James D. Burk