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Dr. Joanie Columbia

Prevea to host two free presentations on staying active, pain-free

LUXEMBURG – Prevea Health warmly invites the community to attend “Movement Matters,” a series of free presentations centered on staying active and pain-free at every age. Attendees are welcome …
In the center to the left is Senior Pastor Lee Endris of the Howard campus and in the center to the right is Senior Pastor Jesse Arcand of the Luxemburg Campus, surrounded by family and members of the Luxemburg area Chamber of Commerce.

Meadowbrook Church opens Luxemburg campus

LUXEMBURG – Meadowbrook Church celebrated the official grand opening of its new campus at 410 Robin Lane with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday. Originally founded in Green Bay in 1963, …
Fritsch and his growing family.

Fritsch: Finding his calling

“I tend to tell people when they ask, ‘Hey, did your dad ever hold any records?’ Well, yeah, he kicked the 52-yard field goal in New York… and it was just like a snap, a hold, and he was a …
Luxemburg-Casco's boys cross country team is heading to the state meet for the second straight season. From left: Kyle Tassoul, Bryce Piesler, Noah Dubois, Ezra Treml, Bryce Mleziva, Evan Vandermause and Marcis Doell.

DuChateau sectional XC champ

Luxemburg-Casco senior Claire DuChateau qualified for the WIAA state Div. 2 cross country meet for the fourth straight year, winning the sectional race at Two Rivers last weekend. DuChateau …
News
Tom Tiffany addressed supporters on Oct. 24.

Governor candidates Tom Tiffany, David Crowley visit Kewaunee County

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – With the Nov. 3 election fast approaching, both Wisconsin Governor candidates have been touring the state to connect with potential voters, rally grassroots support and outline …
Casco citizen Tyler Frye urged board members to reject the El-Na proposal.

County Board ultimately rejects $15 million for El-Na Farms

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – The County Board began their regular Oct. 20 meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer before moving directly into public comment, where two citizens gave their input on …
Some of the Save the Catwalk Committee members posed with a symbolic check for $50,000 from an anonymous donor through the GiveClear Foundation. Shown from left: Ann Schmitz, Connie Judd, Jacqueline Toepfer, Tom Levy, Linda Andre, Dennis Andre, and Paula Levy.

Save the Catwalk group gets anonymous $50,000 donation

ALGOMA – A $50,000 grant from an anonymous donor was the biggest surprise at Saturday’s Oktoberfest fundraiser for the Save the Catwalk group at the Algoma Boat Club. Committee treasurer …
Members of Algoma Fire and Rescue posed with the already-cut firehouse during the grand opening and dedication of the city's new fire station Oct. 17.

Algoma Fire and Rescue dedicates new station

ALGOMA – A unique firehouse-cutting ceremony was held Saturday at Algoma’s new fire station on Sunset Avenue in the city’s industrial park. Algoma Mayor James Winter, an 18-year …
Community members are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes, enjoy the activities and support participating student organizations.

The 18th annual Algoma Halloween Walk returns Oct. 24 with family fun and a new community give-back challenge

ALGOMA – A beloved community Halloween tradition is returning this fall. The 18th annual Algoma Halloween Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Algoma High School, …
Sports
The Wolves upset top-ranked Sevastopol in a regional semifinal last Thursday. Team members and some of the fans are shown after their biggest win of the season.

Wolves upset Sevastopol, then fall in regional final

Eight-seed Algoma shocked top-seeded Sevastopol in a Div. 4 regional volleyball semifinal match last Thursday, sweeping the host Pioneers 25-22, 25-20, and 27-25. Sevastopol had swept the Wolves …
Dane Harrell, Gregorio Medina, Edward Medina, Blake Bortolini, Benjamin VanGoethem, Landon LaTour and Baylor Elliott anchor the line of scrimmage for Kewaunee. Bortolini was named the Packerland's Defensive Player of the Year and LaTour the conference's Defensive Lineman of the Year.

Storm football looking to advance at home

Kewaunee overcame four turnovers in last Friday’s Div. 6 football playoff opener thanks to some good old-fashioned pancakes and big plays. The second-seeded Storm took it to the …
MJ Olson smashed a kill shot in the final set at Oconto Falls. Teammates (from left) Ali Jansen, Claire Schleis and Aubrey Frey are also shown.

L-C netters avenge loss, win regional title

Luxemburg-Casco knocked out Oconto Falls in a battle of Div. 2 heavyweights Saturday, earning a WIAA regional volleyball championship on the road and a chance to play another state-ranked team …
Karnopp

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Meet this week's Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight London Karnopp from Kewaunee High School volleyball and softball.
Packerland
In July 1950, Fritsch signed for another season with Gene Ronzani and the Packers, and the following month, he, his wife, and daughter, Mary, welcomed new family member, Theodore (Ted Jr.).

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …

Fritsch

Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …
Videos
Shanty Days takes over Algoma
VIDEO: Shanty Days in Algoma held Aug 14-16, was a Celebration of the Lake.  It truly was an event with activities for everybody.
Sharpe
Post Ceremony Conference: Sterling Sharpe
Former Packers Wide Receiver and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Sterling Sharpe speaks with media after he was honored in a special ceremony at halftime of the Sept. 12 Packers-Commanders game. Sharpe’s name was also unveiled on the southeast façade inside Lambeau Field that evening, alongside the names of fellow Packers enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kris Leonhardt video
Post-game press conference: Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur
VIDEO: Learn more about the Packers latest win over the Washington Commanders during Thursday night football from Green Bay Head Coach Matt LaFleur as he recaps the game, thanks the fans, and talks about Jayden Reed's injury.
Post-game press conference: Packers QB Jordan Love
VIDEO: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love takes the stage to talk about how he's feeling after the 2-0 start of the season with a win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Post-game press conference: Packers Quarterback Jordan Love
VIDEO: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love emphasizes starting fast and the depth of his receivers during his post-game press conference following their week one win against the Detroit Lions in Lambeau.
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