Thursday, June 19, 2025

American Legion 343 retires over 100 flags

Flag retirement ceremonies are a solemn event that honor the American flag, which symbolizes the nation’s ideals, freedoms, and sacrifices. The ceremony serves as a reminder of our flag’s …
Wautoma American Legion Auxiliary Unit 317 member Katherine Miller took a turn throwing U.S. flags into the fire.

Post 317 pays respect to unserviceable U.S. Flags on Flag Day

Modern and Contemporary Vehicle Category, trophy sponsored by Horseless Carriage, was awarded to Logan Kroon from Chilton with his 2009 Shelby GT 500.

145 vehicles featured at Wautoma Freemason 23rd Annual Father's Day Car Show

Oasis 4H's Colton Buechner and Jaycie Sanchez took a turn at their booth selling pies such as rhubarb, custard, and blueberry to help raise funds for the coming fair season.

37th Annual Tri-County Thresherman’s Show returns to Plainfield

Aaliyah Newby connects for a hit against conference opponents from Pacelli.

Lady Eagles fall 2-4 to Marshall Lady Cardinals

Tucker Stiles ducking an errant pitch against Pacelli on May 12.

Eagles take 22-5 conference loss

Stan Sikorski and his son Jim.

Stan Sikorski Memorial shares the passion of golfing

Elijah Sowma and Colton Buechner have been selected from the Wautoma/Wild Rose High School Golf Team to receive a summer pass of golfing at Waushara Country Club. Students are chosen by the Sikorksi …
The Wautoma Hornets scored their fifth win of the season with a 9-3 finish over Poynette on May 2. The Hornets took an early lead in the first inning 2-0. The game slowed down a bit, with Wautoma …
Obituaries
Alton Charles Thompson
Alton Charles Thompson
Alton Charles Thompson, age 85, died peacefully and in the care of his family on June 16, 2025 in Kimberly, Wisconsin. He was born on January 6, 1940 in Wautoma, Wisconsin, the son of the late …
Arden E. Pomplun
Arden E. Pomplun
Arden Emil Pomplun 98, of Wautoma passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born April 28, 1927 in the Town of Deerfield, the son of Louie and Martha (Ploenske) Pomplun. Arden married the …
Patricia L. Friday
Patricia L. Friday
At sunrise, at 5:15 a.m., on Saturday, June 14, 2025, Patricia Lynn Friday, age 73, of Pine River, met God. She was born March 17, 1952, in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of Roger and Evelyn Howe …
Jerry Robert Haack
Jerry Robert Haack
Jerry R. Haack (fondly dubbed "JerBear" and "Daddy-O”) passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at home in rural Waushara County after nearly four decades of coping with …
Alfredo Hernandez
Alfredo Hernandez
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Alfredo Hernandez, who left us on the evening of Thursday, June 12, 2025. Alfie was born on July 10, 1954 in Rio Frio, …
Government
“It’s a small town at its’ finest,” summed up Village Clerk Brenda Walker as the Coloma Village Board finalized preparations for the annual Chicken Chew during their regular …
The Waushara County Government staff hosted a first ever food drive last month, benefiting the Waushara County Food Pantry, Inc. County government employees banded together to donate more than 800 …
At the regular monthly meeting of the Wautoma Common Council, Administrator Tommy Bohler gave the oath of office to Hayden Lauritzen and Dani Jo Burns, the newest members of the City of Wautoma …
The Waushara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved State Highway 152 from Wautoma to Mt. Morris as an ATV/UTV route at their regular meeting held at the Waushara County Government Center …
At the May 19 Redgranite Village Board meeting, Public Works Lead Jim Fredrich told the board that the pickleball court in Willow Creek Park will be open to the public on June 2. He told the board …
Courts

Felonies recorded in Waushara County       

Justin James Hintz, Hancock, was in court on May 21 on a count of Possession of Methamphetamine. The court orders: $500 cash bond, same monetary conditions remain. The defendant must maintain …

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Kenneth M. Worhack, Hancock, was in court on May 15 on a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. The jury has reached a verdict. Jury returned to the courtroom. Verdict read by the Court. Ct 1 - Guilty. The …

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Jared David Koeppel, De Pere, was in court on May 12 on a count of OWI Cause Injury (2+) and a count of PAC Cause Injury (2+). A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 30.   Trevor …

Schools
The Wautoma Hornets tied up their South Central Conference (SCC) overall record with their 1-0 win over the Mauston Golden Eagles. It was a tightly matched game, with the Hornets finally picking up a …
Opinion

Seven generations of dairy farming by Dopps Dairy

Dopp Dairy Domain has been in the family for seven generations. Pictured here are three generations of the Dopps: Mason, Dan and his furry friend Luke, Phillip, and Liam. Not pictured are Dan’s son Thomas and daughter Alyssa, who were helping with hoof trimming day, and his wife Kristen.

For seven generations Dopps Dairy Domain has been a staple of dairy farming in Central Wisconsin. Throughout that time they have kept the tradition alive while continuing to grow and advance with the …

Special Sections
Dopp Dairy Domain has been in the family for seven generations. Pictured here are three generations of the Dopps: Mason, Dan and his furry friend Luke, Phillip, and Liam. Not pictured are Dan’s son Thomas and daughter Alyssa, who were helping with hoof trimming day, and his wife Kristen.
Dopp Dairy Domain has been in the family for seven generations. Pictured here are three generations of the Dopps: Mason, Dan and his furry friend Luke, Phillip, and Liam. Not pictured are Dan’s son Thomas and daughter Alyssa, who were helping with hoof trimming day, and his wife Kristen.
Dopp Dairy Domain has been in the family for seven generations. Pictured here are three generations of the Dopps: Mason, Dan and his furry friend Luke, Phillip, and Liam. Not pictured are Dan’s son Thomas and daughter Alyssa, who were helping with hoof trimming day, and his wife Kristen.
Dopp Dairy Domain has been in the family for seven generations. Pictured here are three generations of the Dopps: Mason, Dan and his furry friend Luke, Phillip, and Liam. Not pictured are Dan’s son Thomas and daughter Alyssa, who were helping with hoof trimming day, and his wife Kristen.
Dopp Dairy Domain has been in the family for seven generations. Pictured here are three generations of the Dopps: Mason, Dan and his furry friend Luke, Phillip, and Liam. Not pictured are Dan’s son Thomas and daughter Alyssa, who were helping with hoof trimming day, and his wife Kristen.