The Bond Community Center in Oconto has received a generous $27,000 donation to support the Emplify Health by Bellin Kids’ Triathlon and bring a new toddler tumbling room to the fitness center thanks to grant from the Leon H. and Clymene M. Bond Foundation.

Angel Dick and Kyle Waupoose’s newborn daughter received the distinction of being the first baby born in 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. The baby, named Klaira Diana Waupoose, was born at 2:55 p.m. Jan. 2, just missing the mark for being designated a new year’s baby. She weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces at birth and was 19½ inches long.

Second grade students, from left, front row, Aliyah Redmerski, Ava Carroll, Rylea Cumberland, Olivia Kast, Nakoma Daugherty and Elijiah Radek; back row, Joseph McDougal, Wyatt Zoellner, Alfred Gueths, Elli Farley, McCoy Miller and Abel Mathwich; under the guidance of art teacher Sue Simeons, students crafted beautifully designed Sacred Hearts recently. As part of the lesson, the Rev.

As winter storms impact communities across the upper Midwest, Aspirus Health is urging residents to take precautions when shoveling snow to avoid injury.

Reconstructive plastic surgery plays an important role in helping individuals heal after traumatic injuries.

These procedures restore function and appearance following accidents, falls, or other events that damage skin, soft tissue, or underlying structures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 1 million reconstructive procedures were performed in 2023.

Many children lead active, rough-and-tumble lives as they play, grow and explore, so parents, caregivers and trusted adults often may become accustomed to handling the occasional bump or bruise.

When a child faces a more serious illness or injury, those same guardians may feel unsure about how best to support their little ones through such a health challenge.