It’s been around for more than 50 years and is one of Oconto County’s best-kept secrets.

New View Industries is a community rehabilitation program that is a division of the county’s health and human services department. It serves disabled adults and youth as well as individuals with mental health needs.

Will Kline is the department’s vocational services manager and oversees New View Industries, 222 W. Park St., Gillett.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

Throughout the month, the goal of those personally affected is to spread awareness through social platforms — finding ways to encourage local families and organizations that support pediatric cancer.

Cabra Mama’s Homestead, located at W4977 County Road BE in the Town of Waukechon, offers an all-natural, farm-to-table service to their customers.

Owners David and Whitney Altenhofen maintain a small-scale farming operation, raising goats, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits and chickens on their 8-acre homestead.

It startled me to slam on my brakes as fast as I could. Looming larger than life next to my car window appeared a small doe, darting out of nowhere as they’re prone to do. Before I had a half-second to even think, she thumped-thumped against the passenger door behind me and limped off the highway, thankfully before any other car hit her.

Hillside Assembly of God will join thousands of churches nationwide Sept. 21 in celebrating Back to Church Sunday.

Hillside, 5890 State Highway 22, Gillett, will mark the event with a special service, including a children’s program on the lower level, followed by a time of fellowship with desserts.

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, along with its fundholders, awarded a record $407,655 during the summer cycle of its Funds for Greater Green Bay grants program.

The awards support the work of 40 nonprofit organizations in Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties working across a diverse range of causes — from the arts to community improvement, health, education, the environment and more.

Now that fall is getting closer, warm suppers are sounding more and more appealing.

Homemade pizza is one of my new favorites suppers to throw together. When I was younger, I was not the biggest fan of homemade pizza, but this recipe has made me change my mind.

Thursday, Sept. 11

Suring 3, Niagara 0

Suring 3, Gillett 0

Suring shut out both opponents at a home triangular with Niagara and Gillett.

The Eagles topped Niagara 25-20, 25-19, 25-12, and defeated Gillett 25-22, 25-12, 25-18.