Deputies driving squads to homes outside Waupaca County are the sheriff’s call

The central Wisconsin sheriff’s office has 50 take-home vehicles, nine of which travel beyond the county, Sheriff Tim Wilz says. The take-home policy is excessive and should be reined in, a contender for sheriff says. By Wyatt Massey, THE BADGER PROJECT The Badger Project is an independent, reader-supported news nonprofit in Wisconsin. Spotting Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office vehicles beyond […]

A look at taxes, assessment, and the school referendum

Part 1: A basic guide to taxes and assessments As ag vehicles travel along rural roads and the fall harvest draws closer in Waupaca County, property owners here may have seen assessment notices arrive in the mail. For farmers, homeowners, and business owners, property taxes are one of the larger bills that come due each […]

Carroll, Busch capture titles at SPASH Invitational; Thunderbirds battle at Standing Rocks

Fischer Carroll of Stevens Point Area Senior High School and Eva Busch of Appleton North captured the individual titles Saturday at the SPASH Invitational, leading a massive field of runners through the trails at Standing Rocks Park near Amherst, Wisconsin. The varsity boys race belonged to Carroll, who crossed the finish line in 15 minutes, […]

Monday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town T-BIRD VICTORY: The Thunderbirds varsity football team beat Rosholt 52-0 in 8-man play on Friday, Sept. 11. Congratulations, T-Birds! VOLLEYBALL: Last week, I-S High School volleyball action saw the varsity team place second at the Auburndale Invite, and the JV2 squad went 3-0 at their home quad. Congratulations! JEWELRY: T-Bird earrings are available […]