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Mary J. Scheffel

Mary Joanne Scheffel, 89, Cedarburg, passed away Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, with her loved ones by her side. She was born Dec. 18, 1934, in Waukesha to Gustav and Eleanore (Long) Scheffel. Her mother passed in 1945, and in 1948, Mary moved with her father, stepmother Gertrude Valentine Scheffel, and siblings to Oconto Falls.
Conservation efforts keep sturgeon off Endangered Species List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined lake sturgeon do not require listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Parasite discovered in Wisconsin trout
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to properly clean their gear after discovering the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis in Elton Creek in Langlade County. Elton Creek is a Class 1 trout stream below Elton Springpond and at Highway 64. Myxobolus cerebralis is a microscopic parasite that damages the cartilage and nerve tissue of trout and salmon and has been known to cause whirling disease. “It’s unknown how Myxobolus cer
Open house welcomes 4-year-old kindergarten students
Oconto Falls Elementary School held an open house April 18 for incoming 4-year-old kindergarten students and their families. Approximately 44 new students and their families attended.
Pediatrician offers tips for teen, tween skin care
Sometimes referred to as Sephora teens because of their obsession with skin care, tweens and teens are becoming major consumers of skin care and makeup products. Videos highlighting teen influencers demonstrating their skin care and makeup routines are popular on social media sites such as TikTok and Instagram. What teens and tweens may not understand is these influencers don’t necessarily have their best interests in mind.
Not all vitamin C products are created equal
Vitamin C has long been lauded in the skincare community for its potential to transform the skin, offering benefits such as enhanced brightness, improved firmness and protection against environmental damage. Diving deeper into the science reveals a nuanced effectiveness of vitamin C products.
Aspirus fitness expert breaks down exercise barriers
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for exercise can seem daunting, as highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) findings that only 24% of adults meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. However, Aspirus La Vita Fitness Center supervisor Sydney Renik believes that incorporating physical activity into our daily lives is not only possible but also essential for our overall well-being. “Fitness affects a
Adults, like children, need to keep vaccines up to date
Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date, because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time and there are risks for different diseases. “Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available,” said Dr.
Number of Wisconsin wandering officers on the rise
Wandering officers — police and jailers who were fired or forced out from a previous job in law enforcement — have increased in Wisconsin by more than 50% since 2021, an investigation by The Badger Project has found. More than 300 active officers in the state were negatively separated from previous law enforcement jobs in Wisconsin, according to records obtained by The Badger Project.
Farm Service Agency 101 provides online education
The U.S Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new, online Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers and cooperators who help producers access USDA disaster assistance, farm loans and other federal farm programs. The new LIP tool and the farm loan informational video resources were developed in partnership with FarmRaise and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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