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Jared Abbredis speaks to Westfield students

On Feb. 8, Jared Abbredis came to Westfield Area Middle/High School to give Student Athletes a motivational talk. During the presentation, Jared spoke about how to overcome challenges, stay motivated, and how if you to stay true to your goals a boy from Wautoma can became an NFL player.

The Buzz Corner at Riverview Elementary, Wautoma

Students in Ms. Lyons’ kindergarten class were introduced to coding this week. They learned that coding can include both plugged and unplugged activities. The first few lessons in our code.org resource are unplugged activities that introduce technology vocabulary to the students.

Lego Builders Club is one of the favorites at the Riverview A+ After School Program. Students plan their design prior to building and make adjustments along the way to get it just right. Pictured with their creations are second graders Weston Korman and Axton Miller.

A+ After School Program announces plans to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for Riverview Elementary

Riverview Elementary has been fortunate to receive after school funding for the past 15 years through the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants.

Local group donates 25 Valentine gift boxes

The Fit Friends For Life Group, in Waushara County, graciously put together 25 Valentine gift boxes filled with daily essentials, as well as chocolates, for local survivors. The love and support from this group is amazing.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers gather in Wautoma for additional training

Twelve volunteers gathered Jan. 24 at the CAPsell Center in Wautoma for additional training with CAP Services’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Redgranite Student of the Month

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:49 Waushara1

Paula Tompkins nominated Lariyah Williams for student of the month at Redgranite Elementary School.

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Jessie Lederer wins Ice Age Trail cribbage board

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:45 Waushara1

Waushara’s Ice Age Trail chapter coordinator, Jenny Addis, celebrated with the winner of the Ice Age Trail cribbage board, Max Lederer and his Aunt Jessa Lederer.

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Jack & Mona Zelienka win bench raffle at Ice Age Candlelight Hike

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:44 Waushara1

The Waushara Chapter of the Ice Age Trail celebrated their 20th Candlelight Sweetheart hike on Feb. 9 at the Caribou Bay Retreat in Richford.

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Berlin/Green Lake swim team makes State

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:37 Waushara1

The Berlin/Green Lake High School Boys swim team capped off a great season at the WIAA sectional meet on Feb. 9 in Ashwaubenon.

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Wautoma gymnastics team places fifth

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:17 Waushara1

The Wautoma Silver gymnastics team places fifth at the Midwest Titans Harley Meet on Feb. 8 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

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Wautoma gymnastics team places second in Milwaukee

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:17 Waushara1

The Wautoma Bronze gymnastics team took second place at the Midwest Titans Harley Meet on Feb. 8 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

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COUNTY AG NEWS

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:15 Waushara1

Snow Fleas

A week or so ago when we had our January thaw there were inquiries about little black insects on the top of the snow.

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Coloma Fisheree attendees brave the cold for this year’s festivities

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:14 Waushara1

Family and friends gathered together for the Coloma Fisheree event on Pleasant Lake on Feb. 9. Pictured are Lindsay Lechner, Joline Lechner, Tim Willms, Andy Lin, and Craig Lechner.

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Treatment Court Graduation held at Waushara County Courthouse

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 07:42 Waushara1

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Grieving Through the Seasons retreat to be held on March 16

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 07:41 Waushara1

Melissa Minkley, MSW, CT, co-founder of “Healing Life’s Losses”, and Ann Marie

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Wild Rose Manor to remain open

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 07:40 Waushara1

Responding to rumors of closure, Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing Inc. (WISH) spokesperson and President of Carriage Healthcare Co.

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Wautoma Community Blood Drive in Wautoma on Feb. 25

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 07:40 Waushara1

Wautoma Kiwanis is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 25 10 a.m.

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Captain Jason Wilke (RET) speaks on issue of inmate informants leaked at Redgranite Correctional Institute

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 07:39 Waushara1

A year ago this January, Sergeant Robert Wilcox at Redgranite Correctional Institute allegedly placed rat emojis next to the names of inmates that were working as confidential informants within RGC

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Tri-County students win poster contest

Wed, 02/06/2019 - 10:37 Waushara1

Nanaleena Jelinski, Leonardo Samayoa, and Delaney McIntee represented Tri-County at the Land/Water/Education Committee Poster Contest on Jan. 2.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary to sponsor Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

Wed, 02/06/2019 - 10:36 Waushara1

Every week, the community sees student artists spotlighted in the Waushara Argus. These are students are from Tri-County Area Schools in Plainfield and Wautoma High School.