Attending the presentation on Fab Lab Day, May 1 at Florence High School were, left to right, Rep. Rob Swearingen, Superintendent Ben Niehaus, WEDC Vice President Barb LaMue, and BOSS Snowplow representatives Noah Williams and Ty Steinbrecher. Sarah Giddings Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced last week that 22 school…

On Wednesday, April 4, the Wabeno Area Players petitioned the Wabeno School District School Board to name the High School Auditorium the Nancy Volk Auditorium for the Performing Arts. During the presentation the president of the Wabeno Area Players laid out the logistics of the proposal. A packet of examples of policies from other school…

A $10,000 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2018 Initiative Scholarship was presented to McKenzy Mischo, student at Wabeno High School, at a recognition luncheon hosted by Herb Kohl, Wisconsin philanthropist and businessman. The Herb Kohl Initiative Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a high level of motivation, have shown strong promise for achieving success in college…

Florence County was among three community development projects that received a 2018 Wisconsin Top Rural Development Initiative award. The award was presented by Wisconsin Rural Partners at the Wisconsin Rural Summit held April 18-19 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in West Baraboo. “Wisconsin Rural Partners (WRP) applauds the initiatives recognized as outstanding examples…

The Florence County Health Board and staff are, left to right, back row: Carolyn Lemanski, Susan Theer, Sherry Johnson, Ann Price, Amber Kolberg. Front: Holly Stratton, Annette Seibold, Vonnie Van Pembrook and Cindy Kmecheck.   The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has announced it has awarded national accreditation status to nine governmental public health departments.…

Left to right, front row: Fran Modschiedler, Potawatomi Chairman Ned Daniels Jr., Fire Chief Kenny Henning, Potawatomi Treasurer Joseph Daniels Sr., Bob Benter. Back row: Roger Kelter, Asst. Chief Rick Sledge, Nick Shepard The Town of Tipler and the Tipler Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the Potawatomi Community for their generous donation. Members…

Crandon resident and retired Crandon school teacher Harold Resch was honored at the 2018 Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention in Stevens Point. He was granted the Stewardship Award in the Educator category for volunteer work that he has faithfully done for Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) in conjunction with Forest County Schools. Harold has organized…

Bobbie Samme’ Seven newly elected board members were sworn in at the Niagara School Board meeting on Monday night, including new member Julie Neuens. The board now consists of Tracy Coppens, president; Lisa Swanson, vice president; Susan Moll, clerk; Ann Brasure, treasurer, Karie Kehn and Patti Sparapani. Nate Burklund, district superintendent, advised the board of…

Photo courtesy of Rick Knepper Florence High School 2018 Junior Prom Court consisted of front: Little Queen MaciMae Brooks, Little King Blake Drewa; second row: Savannah Vassar, Queen Karmen Anderson, King Eric DeCremer, Cassie Larson, Natalie Swanson; third row: Logan Doda, Taylor Schuls, RJ Knepper, 2017 Prom Queen Alicia Gehlhoff, Sierra Thomas, Gary Liebergen, Bryce…