The De Pere Redbirds notched a 3-0 conference win over the visiting Pulaski Red Raiders on Oct. 7.

After a scoreless first half, De Pere pulled away in the second half with three unanswered goals. Anson Fawcett broke the deadlock in the 47th minute, and the Redbirds added goals in the 63rd and 64th minutes.

(Editor’s note: Oct. 10 is World Homeless Day, and multiple news entities across the state — including NEW Media — are shining a light by looking at Wisconsin’s homeless situation, featuring those who have experienced homelessness and those who are trying to combat the epidemic. This article will also be featured in other newspapers throughout Wisconsin.)

Call it a fish story, but author Rebecca Hogue Wojahn’s latest book is absolutely true.

Four local banks — AbbyBank, Forward Bank, Northwestern Bank, and Prevail Bank — are coming together to raise awareness of a scam resurfacing in communities, brushing fraud.

This scheme occurs when fraudulent sellers send unsolicited packages to people and then use their names and addresses to post fake positive reviews online. While these shipments may seem harmless, they can expose individuals to identity theft and financial fraud.

Your safety, independence and quality of life are important. Falls and hip pain can be major setbacks, but with the right knowledge and strategies, they can often be prevented or effectively managed.

Aspirus Langlade Hospital and Clinic invites the public to a free seminar designed to learn more about falls prevention, common causes of hip pain and treatment options that support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has announced that he will be donating his paychecks to The Joseph Project for the duration of the federal government shutdown.

The Joseph Project, a faith-based jobs initiative, provides a week-long job preparation training program that links participants with Wisconsin employers.

Mary E. Schuettpelz, 73, of Suring, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

Mary was born June 24, 1952, to the late Ruben and Irma (Schallock) Hasselquist. She graduated from Rhinelander High School with the class of 1970.

Mary met her future husband, Randall Schuettpelz, through his roommate and her boyfriend at the time, who later set them up. The couple was married Oct. 6, 1973, in Rhinelander, and the couple settled in Suring.

At the Shawano Optimist Club’s 49th installation and awards banquet, held recently at Stubborn Brothers in Shawano, Kristine Rankin was named the club’s Optimist of the Year and Jim Black received the James Leuenberger Lifetime Achievement Award.

In addition, the officers and board members for the 2025-26 year were installed, and members achieving perfect attendance at club meetings and participating in club projects were recognized.

“The cows are out!” Four dreaded words a farmer loathes to hear. During the course of our years of dairying we did hear (or holler) those words a time or two.