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The silent disease you may not feel

Have you ever been told by your dentist or dental hygienist that you have periodontal disease or that you need a deep cleaning?

Hearing those words can sound intimidating, and many patients immediately wonder if something is seriously wrong. The good news is that periodontal disease is very common, and when caught early, it is very treatable.

Big party invades Wittenberg

The Glam Band heralded in the evening with cover songs from music’s greatest hits during Wittenberg Community Days on July 25 at Washington Park. The annual festival kept locals entertained with a carnival, food vendors, raffles, parade and more.

 

Cookbook to share Menominee recipes, stories behind them

Imagine seeing your recipes, your mother’s and even your grandmother’s in print, along with stories about the recipes.

What's Happening: July 31 to Aug. 9

FRIDAY, JULY 31

OCONTO: National Walleye Tour, takeoff at 7 a.m. or first safe light, weigh-in 3:15 p.m., Oconto Waterfront Park and Harbor, 1301 Harbor Road. Details at https://nationalwalleyetour.com.

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

It’s possible to manage GLP-1 side effects

More than 40 million Americans use GLP-1 medications to help manage obesity and chronic conditions like diabetes.

These medications have delivered positive results for many patients, although the side effects pose a challenge for some. ThedaCare has advice for people looking to better manage the potential side effects of these drugs.

Aspirus trauma expert shares life-saving water safety tips

As families head to lakes, rivers and pools this summer, a local trauma expert is reminding everyone that drowning is often fast, silent and difficult to recognize.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings occur in the United States each year, an average of 11 deaths per day. An additional 8,000 nonfatal drownings are treated in emergency departments annually.

Children’s book ‘My Pet Pig’ a true story — almost

A new children’s book written by a local man may be the perfect end-of-summer, and going forward, book for 5- to 9-year-olds.

“My Pet Pig,” written by Shawano’s Greg A. Stezenski, is a warm and endearing story of a child growing up on a Shawano farm with a pet pig named Max.

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