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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History
On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing
Antigo Daily Journal
Smith named to Antigo School Board
ANTIGO — The Antigo School Board welcomed a new member during Monday night’s special meeting. After two rounds of voting, Donna Smith was chosen as the new seated board member after about 45 minutes of interview questions of three candidates. Smith is taking over for Danny Pyeatt, the previous school board president, who resigned from his position at a special school board meeting held on Oct. 15. The three individuals who were interviewed included: Bob Wilson, a veteran; Smith, long-time educator and administrator; and Rebecca Rank, Langlade County chief deputy county clerk. The board took two rounds of voting in order to seat the new board member. Ultimately, a majority had to be reached for the new member to be chosen. During round one the board members voted as follows: Treasurer Danny Nicholson, Rank; Angi Schreiber, Rank; Vice President Jean Adams, Wilson; President Mike Parizek, Smith; Clerk Melissa Cornelius, Smith and Randy Myers, Smith. Kristen Mattmiller and Jill Mattek Nelson were not at the meeting. Votes for round two included: Nicholson, Rank; Schreiber, Rank; Adams, Smith; Parizek, Smith; Cornelius, Smith and Myers, Smith. In the last year, seven of the nine school board positions have been vacated and needed to
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Attack of the Fanboy
A Michigan deer wandered for 10 days with a plastic Halloween pumpkin stuck over its mouth, and rescuers say they get calls like it every year
A young buck in Michigan spent 10 days with a plastic Halloween pumpkin stuck on its head before volunteers freed it on Sunday, according to BroBible . The Detroit Animal Welfare Group led the effort and says it tracked the deer to Hines Park in Westland, miles from the Livonia neighborhood where it was first spotted. Volunteers tranquilized the animal and removed the bucket. The deer first drew attention after a resident in a Livonia neighborhood recorded video of it with the plastic pumpkin bucket stuck over its mouth. The group says it began receiving calls shortly after Halloween and posted on social media asking people to report sightings. It says it received several updates and photos but could not catch up to the deer, which was becoming weak and thin. The group says it was concerned that the deer would become dehydrated and eventually starve, as the bucket kept it from eating or drinking. It received permission from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to tranquilize the animal if volunteers could reach it. The group also asked for help from drone pilots, including one with a heat sensing drone, to track the deer down. Volunteers waded through water and
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Level 3 Bound Wisconsin Football Player of the Week: Carter Moesch, Bonduel
Carter Moesch of Bonduel has been selected as the Level 3 Bound Wisconsin Football Player of the Week following a statewide vote on BoundWisconsin.com. His big day helped the Bears remain unbeaten and advance to a state semifinal. He was chosen from a strong group of nominees in Level 3. A total of 4,556 votes were cast, as Moesch’s 1,777 were enough to edge out second place Jack Pakala of Hilbert, who tallied 954 votes.
WBAY Green Bay
Sunnyside Elementary assistant principal wins statewide award
OCONTO COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - Michelle Loewenhagen, an assistant principal at Sunnyside Elementary School in the Pulaski Community School District, has been named the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators’ Assistant Principal of the Year for 2027. Loewenhagen learned of the award at a school assembly. A surprise assembly. Loewenhagen...
WBAY Green Bay
Bay Bank hosts food and toy drive for Oneida and Menominee families
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Bay Bank is collecting food and toys to support families in the Oneida and Menominee communities this holiday season. Bay Bank is accepting nonperishable food items through Dec. 23 at its branches in Green Bay (Packerland Drive) and Keshena. The donations will benefit the Oneida...