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‘Harvey’ helps characters deal with an unseen friend

There will be plenty of actors on stage when “Harvey” debuts April 17 at the Mielke Arts Center, but the runaway star could be what the audience doesn’t see.

Timing everything during spring turkey season

Timing is everything.

For example, writing an every-other-week outdoors column can get tricky with hunting and fishing seasons, state and county meetings and providing enough advance notice for readers to react without giving them too much notice so they forget.

Workshop to help gardeners get most out of spaces

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, in partnership with the Oconto Falls Community Garden, is conducting a workshop designed to help gardeners get the most out of their garden spaces.

The workshop will take place at 6 p.m. April 23 at the Oconto Falls Community Garden, 831 S. Main St., Oconto Falls.

Sacred Heart preschoolers measure ‘worms’

Callaway Marquardt, a 3-year-old preschooler at Sacred Heart Catholic School, creates a worm using colorful cubes and bead strings to practice early measurement skills. The activity involved math development, fine motor skills and language growth.

 

Too much alcohol can take a toll on the body

The Midwest’s reputation for alcohol consumption is well-earned, but while enjoying an occasional drink can be part of social life, Emplify Health reminds community members about the physical toll a strong drinking culture can take on individual health.

With the normalization of regular alcohol consumption, patients can experience long-term health outcomes.

Study links alcohol to risk of cancer

Public health leaders continue to raise awareness about alcohol’s link to cancer, following a 2025 U.S. Surgeon General advisory that identified alcohol as a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States.

The advisory also calls for updated alcohol warning labels to better inform consumers about cancer risk. Yet despite extensive research, many Americans remain unaware of alcohol’s link to cancer.

Menominee athletes to be inducted into Native American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

Five Menominee athletes recognized for their fighting prowess and coaching young boxers will now be remembered among the best Indigenous athletes in the country.

Alex “Askie” Askenette Sr., Llewelyn Boyd, Jim Caldwell, Jonathan “JJ” Corn and Rodger Ponfil Jr. are among the 2026 inductees of the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood baseball team beats Northland Pines

Tuesday, April 7

Denmark 3, Oconto Falls 2

It all came down to the fifth inning, when Denmark’s baseball team outscored Oconto Falls 3-2 — a score that carried over until the final out was made.

Landen Bramer hit 1-for-1 with a run scored, and Teagan Tate hit 1-for-2 with a run scored and a walk.

Trace Brehmer hit a triple.

Local runners grab the gold at UW-Stevens Point

Tuesday, April 7

Rosholt-Webko-Politos Invitational 2026

Bonduel track and field competitors captured five first-place finishes at the Rosholt-hosted meet at UW-Stevens Point.

Peyton Westrich won the 400-meter dash in 1:01.74, and Mariah Wondra won the 1,600-meter run in 5:24.83.

The girls 4x200-meter relay team won gold in 1:55.77.

Pulaski boys, girls lacrosse teams lose to Neenah

Tuesday, April 7

Pulaski’s boys lacrosse team fell to 0-3 overall and 0-3 in the Bay Valley Conference after a 17-1 loss to Neenah.

The Red Raiders girls lost 4-3 to Neenah. They are now 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the Bay Valley Conference.

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