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The Coloma Village Board met for the regular monthly meeting on July 31. Waushara County Chief Deputy Scott Eagan addressed the board regarding Flock safety cameras within the village and wanted to …

Wautoma Fire Department celebrates their 125th Anniversary

Everyone came together to celebrate 125 years of the Wautoma Fire Department during their anniversary event on Aug. 1. Fourteen Fire Departments as far away as Princeton and Winneconne even attended …

Wautoma Fire Department celebrates 125 years of service

In times of need, the community can always turn to the local fire department. The Wautoma Fire Department has been serving and protecting the community for 125 years. It’s hard to imagine a time …

Wautoma suspect in custody on child abuse charges

On May 30, 2026, Wautoma Police and the Waushara County Sheriff’s Department responded to Theda Care Hospital in Wild Rose in reference to a possible agitated individual in the emergency room with …

Waushara County considers options for EMS including Chief position and consolidation

Megan Kapp, Waushara County Administrator, addressed the resignations of the EMS Chief and EMS Deputy Chief at the regular Waushara County Board Meeting on July 21 at the Waushara County Government …

Village of Hancock focuses on getting utility rates in compliance with PSC

The Hancock Village Board held a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on July 20 about building in the cost of fire protection to the water and sewer utility bills. The fire protection …

The Redgranite Quarry remains a hot topic in the village, as the board addressed two community members who voiced their opinions on the ongoing closure during the regular meeting on July 20. Ricky …

The perfect summer day at Plainfield Fire Department block party

Aircraft crashes down in Marquette County 

On July 19, at approximately 3:07 p.m. , the Marquette County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the pilot of a small aircraft experiencing mechanical problems and stated that …

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 …

The Wautoma School Board reviewed an updated transportation hazardous area map during their regular board meeting on July 13. The map outlines the highways surrounding the Wautoma and Redgranite …

Three police officers sworn in at Wautoma Common Council Meeting

On  July 13, Wautoma City Administrator Tommy Bohler swore in three new police officers, including Bri Chappa, Matt Zuehlke, and Dave Vargas. Lt. Joey Rosin of the Wautoma Police Department was …

Stay safe in extreme heat

According to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office, Hancock reached a high temperature of 112 degrees on July 13, 1936. This is just 2 degrees shy of Wisconsin’s hottest temperature on record, …

Woman charged with homicide in Town of Marion shooting

Crystal Maciaga, 33, has been taken into custody on charges of first-degree intentional homicide following a deadly shooting in the Town of Marion on July 9. According to the complaint, deputies …

Waushara County feels the economic impacts according to ALICE data

The latest data from United For ALICE has revealed that 35% of the households in Wisconsin cannot afford the basic costs of living. So how does this reflect in Waushara County? According to the 2024 …

Wild Rose Village Board accepts bike maintenance system and discuss local events

The Wild Rose Village Board heard from the community during the regular meeting on July 1. The board welcomed three speakers at the top of the meeting. Jennifer Pulvermacher, from the Waushara County …

Join Plainfield Library for a conversation about increasing accessibility

Plainfield wants to hear from you! We received our national grant, and now we are inviting you to join our library for a discussion of how we can improve the accessibility of the library for …

Freedom Fest commemorates 250th anniversary of the United States of America

The Coloma Village Board approved the first phase of updates at the Village Park during their regular monthly meeting on June 25. Village trustee and park committee Chair Erik Johnston explained that …

Coloma Chicken Chew combines small-town spirit with big-time fun

Coloma’s Chicken Chew has become one of the most recognizable community festivals in Waushara County—combining small town charm with big weekend energy. The Coloma Chicken Chew, one of Central …

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