When I tell people I’m a swiftie, they ask what is my favorite song. While I like many of Taylor Swift’s songs and I admire all she has accomplished, I’m not talking about her. I’m talking about the unique and spectacular bird, the chimney swift. I had never witnessed the magical display of chimney swifts gathering at sunset to circle and slowly descend into a chimney to roost for the night.

UW-Whitewater Haley Ruehle from Shawano, who is studying art education at UW-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk women’s bowling team for the 2024-25 season. Last season, the team finished third in the National Tenpin Coaches Association Division 2/3 Final Season Poll and 20th among all NCAA programs. Concordia University Officials with Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon have released the spring honors list for the 2023-24 a

On the date this column officially runs, I will be celebrating a birthday. It’s not a milestone or anything, but I always view birthdays as a good time to take stock. Mentioning to Jon that I am mindful of approaching my expiration date, he remarked that I’m older than I’ve ever been before but also younger than I’ll ever be again. Gee thanks,, honey.

The next American Legion Gunless Poultry Shoot begins at 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at School House Bar, 14007 State Highway 32, Mountain. The Legion will raffle off packages of meat, poultry, sausages, bacon, beverages and items donated by local businesses. There will also be 50/50 and basket raffles.