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Nearly two dozen tires dumped at White Lake School Forest
WHITE LAKE, Wis. (WSAW) - The White Lake School District is asking for the public’s help identify the person responsible for dumping 20 tires at the school forest. The school forest is an outdoor classroom for students. In a Facebook post, the district wrote:. “We certainly understand that people...
Married couple accused of embezzling over $275k while the husband worked at Hobart contracting company
(WFRV) – A married couple from Bonduel was officially charged after allegedly embezzling over $275,000 from a contracting company while the husband worked there. According to a criminal complaint obtained by Local 5, 54-year-old John Petcka and his wife 54-year-old Deobrah Petcka have been charged in an apparent embezzlement scheme. Back in December of 2022, authorities were notified of an embezzlement complaint from the owners of a contracting company in Hobart.
Danger/Signs of adolescent substance use topic of Wednesday presentation
SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – Addiction Resource Council (ARC) officials led an important discussion at Shawano Middle School on Wednesday night. The purpose of the presentation was to educate parents about the different ways adolescents conceal their use of controlled substances and to give parents the tools they need to have the tough conversations with their […]
New friends for Cahoots
Cahoots is an adult day care service that has some new friends. Mitch and Janet Bergen and Mary Jo Barden formed a nonprofit group called Friends of Cahoots in 2023 to help the organization in a way that benefits the clients, staff and the organization. Cahoots is a for-profit group...
13th Annual Old Time Plow Days this weekend
POLAR — Northwoods Tractor Club presents the 13th Annual Old Time Plow Days, May 4 at the Polar Recreation Park. The event will be held rain or shine. The show runs from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and features antique tractors and other motorized farm equipment, as well as plenty of vendors, crafts, food, raffles and kids’ activities too.
Developments continue for William’s House of Hope
ANTIGO — Board members for William’s House of Hope briefed community members on recent assistance the organization provided to local homeless individuals as well as developments in their larger campaign to establish a homeless shelter in the community. William’s House of Hope President Nicole Barron said they have made inroads towards that second goal. “We do have a meeting with the mayor on Wednesday where we’re going to go over...
Gillett parents upset after childcare program cut
GILLETT, Wis. (WBAY) -Parents in Gillett voiced frustration Monday night over a recent school board decision to cut its wraparound childcare program on April 18. District officials said the program was losing money and not meeting enrollment expectations, but parents said finding alternative care in the area is proving to be a challenge.
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