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Walk - the - Waush concludes with Bannerman Trail 5K

“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 …

Redgranite Quarry Committee finalizes Labor Day weekend plans

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 …

A celebratory crowd gathered at Coloma Park this as village leaders, township representatives, volunteer organizations, and private donors officially broke ground on the long planned Coloma splash …

Redgranite Quarry committee addresses upcoming fundraiser

The Redgranite Quarry will reopen for one day during a community event and fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Redgranite Quarry Family Day is an opportunity to enjoy a day of swimming or fishing at …

The A.R. Albert and Villetta Hawley Albert Horticultural Garden welcomed residents from across Waushara County for a vibrant midsummer open house celebrating horticulture, civic engagement, and …

Garden bed project brings fresh produce to Waushara County Food 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 …

The Waushara County Watershed Lakes Council, Inc. (WCWLC) will hold its Summer meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Waushara County Highway Department, 1001 East Main Street, Door B south …

Explore the Ice Age Trail on a group hike

The Waushara County Ice Age Trail has so much to see, so why not get out on the trail during a summer group hike? There are still a few hikes left this year, so get hiking in Waushara County! Group …

Wild Rose Days celebrates another great year

The Annual Wild Rose Days were held on July 24 and 25. This year’s parade was held in honor of Jerry Apps.

Sometimes new challenges and goals find us when we least expect them. What started as a ride through the Rockies grew into so much more for Jeff Shell, a retired machinist currently living in …

Sometimes new challenges and goals find us when we least expect them. What started as a ride through the Rockies grew into so much more for Jeff Shell, a retired machinist currently living in …

The Hancock Agricultural Research Station opened testing fields in its annual Potato Field Day, welcoming growers, researchers, and community members for a tractor-pulled wagon view of the latest …

In late 2025, daylily hybridizer Dr. Darrel Apps earned the Award of Merit from the American Hemerocallis Society (AHS) for his daylily ‘Peanut Butter Frenzy’. ‘Peanut Butter Frenzy’ was …

Waushara County Fairgrounds replaces lights on the infield

On June 6, new poles and lights were installed on the infield of the Waushara County Fairgrounds in Wautoma. The five poles were purchased from Adams-Columbia Cooperative, and four employees …

Local Scout Troops host Outdoor Skills Day along Ice Age Trail

Members of Troop 650 from Wautoma and Troop 6650 from Neshkoro recently joined forces with the Wautoma Public Library, Waushara Public Health Department’s “Walk the Wash” initiative, and the …

On May 29, the Village of Redgranite announced the quarry will stay closed to recreational use until safety concerns are resolved. In a June 2 Fox11 press conference with Village President James …

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that take effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation …

HPR Inc raises funds with fourth annual Fish Lake Festival to restore a beautiful natural resource

Hancock Park Restoration Inc. (HPR Inc) will host its fourth annual Fish Lake Festival fundraiser on the first Saturday in June. This year, it will be held Saturday, June 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., …

Local natural resources come together for the Waushara Nature Fair

The Waushara Gardeners presented the Waushara Nature Fair on May 17 at the WWII Building in Wautoma. The event brought together nature organizations from across the area to help teach the community …

A day of education and conservation on the Mecan River

The Trout Unlimited Central Sands Celebration was held on the Mecan River on May 15 and 16. 

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