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Business of the Year: Peggie Dischler and Brittni Sparks.

CBA recognizes local business owners with 2026 awards

The Coloma Business Association (CBA) held its semi-annual meeting on Oct. 26 in the Coloma Community Center.  This was a time for businesses to meet and greet, tell others of current and future …

Coloma Board receives local updates and park project fundraising still underway

The Coloma Village Board engaged with two guest speakers and received an update on the park project progress during the latest meeting on Oct. 29. Tim Borud, UW-Extension Community Development …

Waushara County Unofficial Election Results

Waushara County had a 58.90% voter turnout in the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election. Governor / Lt. Governor Tom Tiffany / David Varnam (REP): 7,327 David Crowley / Sarah Godlewski …
After a hard night of trick-or-treating, the Almond Lions Club created a safe place to play games and have some fun. With the generosity of Scott Kollock and Vista Royalle Campground, there was a large portion of candy to hand out.

Waushara County all dressed up for Halloween Saturday

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Opinion and Editorial

The Time Machine We Already Own

Dear Reader, The past does not make an appointment. A letter falls out of a box carried from house to house and never opened. A song from a high school dance comes on in a store. Burning leaves …

On Gravity

Dear Reader, There’s a peculiar comfort in floating—in those moments when ideas soar, ambitions lift us skyward, and possibilities seem limitless. We drift among clouds of our own making, …

The heart and mission of 920Pink

What started as a diagnosis has become a close and personal mission for 920Pink founder, Tiffany Morrin. Earlier this year, she was devastated to find out she was diagnosed with stage 1 triple-negative mammary carcinoma.

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Local Fundraisers

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary supports local food resources

Tyler Weston, Waushara County Food Pantry Executive Director, Denise Hazen, Treasurer, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 13 Redgranite, Darlene Hempel, 1st V.P., President Mary Woiak, Tiffany Malin, Waushara County Food Pantry Assistant Director, and Cheryl Berglund, Pantry Volunteer/Board Secretary.
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 13 recently donated to five Waushara County Food Pantries, including: Waushara County Food Pantry, $500; Redgranite Food Pantry, $140; Poy Sippi Food Pantry, $140; …

Sleep in Heavenly Peace ensures no kid sleeps on the floor in our community

Last week, Sleep in Heavenly Peace was able to provide five bed setups to children in need in our county. The delivery/setup team helped to deliver and set up the to the happy Waushara County children: Dave, Mike, Rick and Jim, all team members of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a local initiative providing bed setups to children ages 3-17, ensuring everyone in our county is getting a good night’s rest.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the motto “no kid sleeps on the floor in our town!”, provides free beds to children in need across …

The County Cupboard: Serving your spooky season needs and beyond

A few County Cupboard staff members: Elizabeth Richards (manager), Jaime Vincent (float/beautifier), Juliana Scray (float/clerk), "rat baby", then tucked in back there is Jan Dukelow (homeware/linens) with Jaemy Eggum (Lead) and the new receiving members John Sobrilsky (Receiving)
If you’re still looking for the right costume for this Halloween, look no further than the County Cupboard. After a large anonymous donation of new, unopened costumes, you are sure to find the …

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Sports
Addyson Rettler goes on the attack with force.

Lady Penguins stand proud in Regional volleyball action

The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) came together for the WIAA volleyball playoffs this past week. The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) packed the gym for the first round of WIAA volleyball …
Emily Lauer hits the ball towards a hole in the Lady Cougars defense.

Lady Penguins edge out Lady Cougars in first round of Regionals

The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) packed the gym for the first round of WIAA volleyball playoffs against the Coleman Lady Cougars (#9 seed) on Oct. 20. Both teams battled it out in five evenly …
Ashton Lehouillier (#14) dashes for the ball for Penguins’ control.

Penguins nipped by the Northern Lutheran Wildcats

The Tri-County Penguins fell just short of a win, as the Northern Lutheran Wildcats nipped the hosts in a 2-3 TC loss. The team would have better luck after traveling to Adams-Friendship on Oct. …

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Government
Elections
Make plans to vote in next week’s General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters must remember to bring an acceptable photo identification, such as a Wisconsin DOT-issued driver’s license, …
Deputies Caleb Leschke, Maria Pelegrin, and Adam Young were introduced as the newest members of the Waushara County Sheriff's Office by Lietenant Stacy Vaccaro. All have completed 19 weeks (720 hours) of training though Fox Valley Public Safety and wil have four months of field training.
On Oct. 20, the Waushara County Board of Supervisors recognized the swearing-in of three Fox Valley Public Safety recipients, including Caleb Leschke, Adam Young, and Maria Pelegrin. The graduates …
The Wild Rose School Board discussed future goals for each school and the district at length during its recent meeting at the elementary school on Oct. 22. Elementary principal Matt Wilbert …

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Courts

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Phoenix Rose Knueppel, Wisconsin Rapids, was in court on Oct. 28 on a count of Bail Jumping-Felony and a count of Possession of THC (2 nd + Offense). Based on the non-appearance the Court authorizes …

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Joseph Eugene Schook, Jefferson, was in court on Oct. 23 on a count of Forgery, a count of Misappropriate ID Info – Obtain Money, a count of Theft-Movable Property-Special Facts, and a count of …

Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Phoenix Rose Knueppel, Wisconsin Rapids, was in court on Oct. 19 on a count of Possession of THC (2 nd + Offense) and a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 28. …

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Latest News
On Oct. 24, Poy Sippi Volunteer Fire Department hosted an Open House at their Tustin Station to celebrate 100 years of continuous fire service to the Tustin area and unveil the new memorial. On Oct. …
The Hancock Village Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 19, where they heard from the new building owner of a Hancock church. “Rebel” Ray Gasser commented on his love for the …
It was a brief, yet informative village board meeting at Redgranite Village Hall on Oct. 20. The library update once again sparked a lengthy discussion on the heavy workload and high demand of the …
The Wild Rose Village Board met at Village Hall on Oct. 7. Dylan Testin was scheduled to speak but yielded his time to Sam Wood when called. Wood reminded everyone that he is the largest business …

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Schools
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 …
Dom shares a moment with close friends and Wautoma alumni Bryn Ascher, Kendall Gustke, Joe Ascher, Isai Lezama and Peter Idsvoog following Friday night's Senior Night football game against Adams-Friendship.
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 …
Delaney Omernick digs the ball to save the point.
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 …

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Arts and Entertainment
Tom Kastle will share tunes and tales Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.. Kastle, with a decades-long career as a singer and folk musician, has traveled the world, gathering and performing maritime songs and tales.
Black Hawk Folk Society proudly presents Tom Kastle in concert Saturday, Nov. 14 at Mountain View Community Center, N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris. Tom Kastle is a folk …
Shawn’s Pumpkin Bowling has become a fan-favorite at Harvest Fest each year.
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 …
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 …

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Traveling Waushara
Mary Marks and Diane Nelson of Plover were ready for an evening of music, basket raffles and relaxing.
Sunny skies with a light breeze set the scene for the Waushara County Ice Age Trail Alliance’s fall color celebration hike on the Chaffee Creek Segment near Coloma. Nearly 70 hikers chose between a …
The feature vehicle for the 2026 Wild Rose Classic Car Show is this 1977 Chevrolet K10 Step Side pick-up truck owned by Steve and Kris Dorsett of Wild Rose.
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 …
Ice Age Trail Coordinators, Carl & Julie Mesman, and hiker Leigh Johnson get a photo with Monty the mammoth.
“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 …

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Obituaries
 Barbara A. Lauterbach
Barbara Ann Lauterbach, age 93, of Redgranite, died peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin. She was born December 11, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of …
Gary Rudolph Beathalter
Gary Rudolph Beathalter
Gary Rudolph Beathalter, age 75, of Redgranite, WI passed away on Friday, November 6th, 2026. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 7, 1951, and moved to Redgranite in 2014 where he retired. …
Michael Felske
Michael Felske, age 67, of Pine River, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. He was born April 17, 1959, in Racine, …
Mark Tompkins
Mark Tompkins, son of David and Donna Tompkins of Wautoma, WI, passed away on August 23, 2026, and is survived by one sister (Dawn), five brothers (Craig, Dean, Dale, Mike, Chris, five sisters-in-law …
Susan S. Henke
Susan S. Henke, age 77, of Almond, passed away October 28, 2026 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born September 24, 1949 in Liverpool, England, the daughter of John F. and Joan (Callaway) Boeck. …

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