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Wautoma School Board approves launching athletic modernization campaign and reviews enrollment numbers

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 …
Dennis Krueger displayed a 1936 Model B John Deere Tractor at the car show.

Fall comes alive during Redgranite’s Harvest Fest

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 …
Dom Rooney and his mother, Kimberly Kozlowski, gather with family members Andrew Meyer, Crystal Meyer, Pam Kozlowski and Joe Breihan, Wautoma Booster Club members Jess Bielmeier and Elissa Armstrong, and 50/50 raffle winner Colleen Kasubaski following Friday night's football game. Kasubaski donated her raffle winnings back to the Rooney/Kozlowski family as part of the community's ongoing support.

Community welcomes Dom Rooney home

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 …

Over 35 show up for Wautoma Civil Air Patrol effort; Next meeting Oct. 13

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 …
Opinion and Editorial
Mark and Alex Holt

Holt’s Jewelry carries on the family tradition with the next generation of jewelers

A new generation is taking the reins at one of Wautoma’s longtime family-owned jewelry stores. Alexandra Holt, the third-generation owner of Holt’s Diamond Jewelers, carries on the family …

When Screens Become Safety Valves

Dear Reader, We live in a curious time. The same screens that connect us to the world have become stages where we watch others perform fragments of existence—sometimes genuine, often …

Mowing fairways at Waushara Country Club is rewarding for 94-year-old Wautoma man

Don Bertzyk
Don Bertyzk, 94, Wautoma, retired as Postmaster from the Wautoma Post Office after 25 years; he served 58 years with the Wautoma Area Fire Department and has worked at Waushara Country Club for the …
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
Delaney Omernick digs the ball to save the point.

Lady Eagles overwhelmed by Lady Cardinals

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 …
Rylee Kratz goes for the kill.

Lady Hornets shut out by Adams-Friendship

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 …
Harper Shipley tipping the ball over for Wild Rose.

Lady Penguins find victory in Wild Rose

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 …
Government
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 …
The Hancock Village Board met for a town hall on Sept. 12 to give the public an opportunity to voice opinions and ask questions about a recent newsletter mailed out to residents of the village …
The Wild Rose School Board gathered on Sept. 10 in the boardroom to discuss key initiatives and decisions affecting the district. The board continued discussions on the formation of the new School …
Courts

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 …

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Dylan M. Ladik, Plainfield, was in court on Sept. 10 on a count of Arson of Building w/o Owner’s Consent. The Court finds probable cause. NG plea entered. The Court does not lower the cash bond …

Latest News
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brakebush Brothers, LLC, a leading value-added …
The Waushara County Health Department has announced that seasonal vaccinations, including Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, are available for local residents. Vaccination appointments are scheduled …
Schools
The Tri-County Penguin soccer team took on the Pacelli Cardinals for Homecoming action on Oct. 1. It was a close match, with the game ending in a 2-2 tie. 
On Oct. 2, the Wild Rose Ladycats took on the Tigerton Lady Tigers. After an intense five-set battle filled with long volleys, big blocks, powerful spikes, and plenty of aces, the Ladycats …
The Wautoma Hornets fell to Waupun Warriors 20-46 in an away game on Oct. 2, but by the end of the evening, the final score had become secondary as concern turned to senior Dom Rooney. Wautoma …
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 …
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 …
Traveling Waushara
“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 …
The Redgranite Quarry Committee finalized plans for Labor Day weekend during their latest meeting. The quarry will open for swimming on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The park will also …
Obituaries
Marilyn J. Bahr
Marilyn J. Bahr
Marilyn Joan “Joni” Bahr, age 90 of Pine River passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, with her family by her side. Joni was born December 4, 1935 to …
Tammi (Auck) Buser
Tammi (Auck) Buser
Tammi (Auck) Buser, 61, of Neenah, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1964, in Janesville to Sidney and Carol (Anderson) Auck. Tammi was a 1983 graduate of Wautoma …
Sandra Lee "Sandi" Kotinek
Sandra Lee "Sandi" Kotinek
Sandra Lee "Sandi" Kotinek, age 85, having lived a full life, passed away suddenly October 1, 2026, in Tomball, Texas after battling her sixth type of cancer. Sandi was born October 16, 1940, in …
Katie B. Green
Katie B. Green
Katie B. Green, age 39, will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a loving wife to Lewis and devoted mother to her two boys, William (8) and Nelson (6), who held a special place in …
Harlan K. Johnson
Harlan K. Johnson
Harlan Kenneth Johnson, age 76 of rural Redgranite passed away Friday morning, October 2, 2026 at his home in the Township of Leon, Waushara County. Harlan was born April 6, 1950 in Wild Rose, a …
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