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The Art of Influence:

Dear Reader, In a world overwhelmed by noise, wisdom is too often drowned out. Today, everything fights for our attention—headlines, outrage, sirens, engines—clamoring for dominance in an …

As pet owners, we know that our furry friends have their own unique personalities. This also means that each one has specific needs. That was the motivation behind Ryan Mueller’s decision to create …

Splat

Dear Reader, There is a sound that has no business being casual, and yet somehow it has become exactly that. Splat. It is the sound of a body hitting the ground in a video game, the sound …

Local mosaic artist finds her happy place in Waushara County

Pam Gardner, out of Mount Morris, brings mosaic art to life. She got hooked on glass art when she was invited to Neshkoro and received her first batch of free glass. She started working and cutting …

Dear Reader, The Founding Fathers granted the President the power to pardon as an act of mercy — a final check against injustice, a path toward rehabilitation, a recognition that even the best …

Dear Reader, There is a moment early in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” when Nicolas Cage — playing a financially desperate version of himself — agrees to fly to a Spanish …

The Meaning of a Nanolife

Dear Reader, Recently the word “nano” has been on my mind. Webster’s defines “nano” as “one-billionth of a unit.” In other words, a nano-inch is not one-half, one fourth, or …

Wild Rose Mill will be a landmark for years to come

In a recent meeting with the current chair of the Wild Rose Mill Restoration (WRMR) Committee, Kent Barnard, I learned the history of and dreams for the future of the Wild Rose Mill. ​It was built …

Dear Reader, He met a woman the other day. Gray-haired, fourth quarter, still handsome in that particular way that time sometimes leaves behind — thick silver hair, lean frame, the kind of face …

Pine River historians keep the past alive

In the Pine River library, an old table sits. Could it be made of pine? It is very long in length and years. It has drawers. In the drawers are pictures and documents of the local community. Their …

Waushara County to be featured on Discover Wisconsin April 11

The Wisconsin Tourism Council, along with the Waushara Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, and many residents, came together to help with Discover Wisconsin’s filming of Waushara County and …

On Closeness

Dear Reader, We are extraordinarily com-plicated creatures — God’s most intricate invention. And yet, for all that complexity, there is a deep and simple yearning in each of us: to relate to …

AMVETS Post 13 celebrates 80 years

On March 25, 2026, AMVETS Post 13 of Redgranite will commemorate 80 years of dedicated service to the community. The post is named in honor of Marine Corps Sergeant Melvin Wendt and Army Private …

Dear Reader, When Elon Musk’s net worth jumps $30 billion in a single day—more than the entire GDP of Nepal—while teachers in Wisconsin communities hold fundraisers to buy classroom …

Tri-County graduate retires from US Air Force

Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Frederick (son of the late David Frederick and Lisa Marcott) is a 5th-generation descendant of the Frederick family. He grew up in Hancock, WI, and attended Tri-County High …

Wish I Was an Angel

Dear Reader, Sometimes I wish I was an angel—able to do all good things, bring out the best in people, and lift their spirits. Imagine waking each day with a single purpose: to help, to …

The Ice Age Trail: A walk through prehistoric times

In 1958 an idea to create a unique Wisconsin hiking trail exploring our glaciated past turned into action and the Ice Age Trail National Scenic Trail (IATNST) was born. The journey to reach the goal …

Out of Our Minds

Dear Reader, We are, quite honestly, out of our minds. Not clinically — just historically. No civilization before us has tried what we’re trying now: to copy and paste ourselves. Every …

Longtime Plainfield resident turns 98

Ruth Tubbs celebrated her 98th birthday at Heartland House in Wautoma on Feb. 19. She was born in 1928 as one of the eight siblings in the Town of Chili, Wisconsin. Rita married Bernard Bender and …

Waushara County libraries reveal new library card design

Waushara County libraries are excited to reveal their new library card design. This design was created by local artist Riley Tennessen, which gives it a special local touch. Tennessen is originally …

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