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Rounding up for literacy

Customers at Iverson’s Piggly Wiggly in Oconto Falls rounded up their grocery bills in May to benefit the Marinette and Oconto Counties Literacy Council. Store owner Bryce Iverson presented the $2,000 donation to Vicki Dobratz and Janet Glime, representatives of the literacy council.

 

Werner’s nomination signatures under scrutiny

Republican candidate for Secretary of State Cindy Werner appears to have illegally used a man still serving a felony sentence to gather nomination signatures, according to an investigation by The Badger Project using court records and her nomination papers filed with the state.

Menominee high school students stage theater showcase

Another of College of Menominee Nation’s high school cohorts will display their theatrical talents this summer. Titled “Showcase,” the short scenes taken from full-length shows will collectively offer students in the theater production course an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in cast and crew roles.

Unity and Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls open dedicated hospice wing

Unity, northeast Wisconsin’s first nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, has partnered with Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls, to open a dedicated hospice wing.

The collaboration enables Unity and Meadowbrook to meet the growing demand for hospice care delivery.

Mountain-Bay State Trail celebrates 30 years with special events across northeastern Wisconsin

The Friends of the Mountain-Bay State Trail – Shawano County will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the trail with a series of special events throughout 2026 highlighting the trail’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, outdoor recreation opportunities and community connections.

Nature bathing events scheduled on Mountain-Bay State Trail

As part of the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Mountain-Bay State Trail, area residents and visitors are invited to experience a series of guided nature bathing along the trail walks led by outdoor enthusiast Nikole Koszarek.

Native American Plant Medicines Walk planned on Mountain-Bay State Trail

Community members are invited to explore the healing plants growing along the Mountain-Bay State Trail during a Native American Plant Medicines Walk led by author and herbal educator Misty Cook from 6-7 p.m. June 30. A rain date is scheduled for July 1.

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