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Waupaca County · Waupaca CountyWilliam “Al” Allan Sorensen, age 88 of New London, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Monarch Meadows within St. Joseph Residence in New London. Al was born on November 6, 1935 in Butte, Nebraska to the late William H. and Frieda (Stroh) Sorensen. He married Delores McHugh on May 13, 1961 in Shiocton and they celebrated 62 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in January of 2024. Al was a school teacher his entire working life. H…See the Story
Sorensen, William “Al” - Waupaca County Post
Manawa · ManawaWaupaca County sheriff’s report April 21
April 15 – A Manawa woman on Garrity Road reported a man was harassing her and stalking her at her workplace. April 15 – The Waupaca County Human Society reported a person brought in a bag of abandoned kittens that were found outside of Weyauwega. April 15 – An Iola caller on Bricco Road reported a 56-year old man needed help. The caller suspected alcohol poisoning. April 15 – A Waupaca man on Leroy But…See the Story
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Waupaca County · Waupaca CountyWallace “Wally” E. Stanton, age 94, of the town of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Park Vista the Legacy. He was born in Wausau on November 10, 1929 to David and Anna (Buttke) Stanton. On September 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Ahles and together were blessed with four children. Wally retired after working at Kraft Foods for 42 years.He was active in church, teaching Sunday School, serving on council, as a memb…See the Story
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Waupaca County · Waupaca CountyISHS junnior Baylee Donovan lifting weights.
Emily Conroy Photo Donovan dead lifts 363 lbs. By Emily Conroy Junior Baylee Donovan started powerlifting last summer and took first place at state finals in her first season. Donovan started working with personal trainer Jacob Klatkiewicz at Fiternal gym in Stevens Point in June 2023. He encouraged her to try powerlifting. She had been lifting weights during the pandemic when everyone was staying at…See the Story
I-S junior wins state title - Waupaca County Post
Waupaca County · Waupaca CountyElizabeth Ann Mundt, known to her loved ones as Betty, passed away April 13, 2024, in Manawa, WI at the age of 72. She was born September 28, 1951, in New London, WI, Waupaca County. Betty attended Little Wolf High School Manawa, WI. She furthered her education at Marian College Fond Du Lac, WI. She then embarked on fulfilling her career, working in manufacturing and eventually becoming a Proof Reader at Krause Publications, Iola, WI. Betty wil…See the Story
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Waupaca County · Waupaca CountyLee Ann Herschberger of Waupaca caught and released this healthy spawned-out female walleye while fishing the Wolf River between Weyauwega and New London Thursday, April 11.
John Faucher Photo Walleye fishing on Wolf River By John Faucher A record early ice out, low water levels and a mild spring have created a perfect scenario for anglers on the Wolf River this spring. Water levels rose several feet after an early April snowstorm. The influx o…See the Story
Anglers geared up for Whopper Weekend - Waupaca County Post
Waupaca County · Waupaca CountyClintonville Rec Center
File Photo Last increase in 2009 By Bert Lehman The cost of a membership at the Clintonville Rec Center will increase by 15%. Special programs offered by the Rec Center will also increase by 15% or to a comparable rate to other rec centers based on research done by the Clintonville School District. The Clintonville School Board agreed to the rate increases at its April 8 meeting. During the discussion, Rec Center direct…See the Story
Clintonville Rec Center rates hiked 15% - Waupaca County Post
Waupaca County · Waupaca CountyWaupaca County will have four separate Assembly districts in the 2024 election.
Source: Wisconsin State Legislature From one to four Assembly districts By Robert Cloud Following Wisconsin’s recently enacted redistricting law, Waupaca County is now divided among four separate Assembly districts. As a result, state Rep. Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca, will no longer represent Assembly District 40. For Petersen to continue representing AD-40 in the sta…See the Story
