April 7 election delayed by Governor

Invoking emergency management authorities laid out in state statute, Gov. Tony Evers today announced in a press release that he is suspending in-person voting for the April 7 spring election, moving in-person voting to June 9, 2020. The order also directs the Legislature to meet in special session on Tuesday to address the election date.  […]

Second COVID-19 case in county confirmed

Waupaca County Public Health has confirmed its second positive COVID-19 case in Waupaca County, according to a March 31 press release. The WCPH will work with the individual and healthcare providers on follow-up care and identifying and contacting anyone who has been in close contact. Individuals who have been determined to have been in close […]

First COVID-19 death in Waupaca County

The first death from COVID-19 in Waupaca County has been announced by the Waupaca Count Department of Health and Human Services. “Waupaca County Public Health is confirming the first death associated with the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Waupaca CXounty, which is also the first confirmed case,” the press release indicated. “We are saddened by […]

Waupaca county travel advisory for non-residents

The following was issued by the Waupaca County Public Health Officer: Please STAY in your PERMANENT HOME and NOT travel to your seasonal or second home. If you recently came from an area outside of Waupaca County, you are encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days. Please read the notice put out today, March 27, from […]

Local quilters making face masks need elastic

Local quilters are making face masks and need of 1/4 elastic. If you have some to donate or have friends who are willing to share, please contact Peggy Foote at footeap@gmail.com or call her at 715-281-1670.

I-S area restaurant pickup & delivery guide

Below is a guide to what area restaurants and bars are doing during the Emergency Period. Where possible a menu has been added for your utilization. Crystal Café We want to keep you informed as we get information in. According to our latest notification, apparently Carry-Out is now back on the table. Therefore, we will […]

A Letter from Maggie Trazzi of Italy

Maggie is a Rotary Youth Exchange student who recently spent a year in Waupaca. Here’s her recent letter about her country’s COVID-19 situation. She appeals especially to youth to heed the call to self-isolate. Hi everyone, this is Maggie, from Italy. I probably would have preferred to write you one day and tell you that, […]

Thinking about sandbagging your home this spring?

There will be free sandbag classes conducted by the U.S. Army of Engineers. The first class will be on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the New London City Garage, 1306 W. Wolf River Road. The second class will be on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Fremont Village Hall (behind in the […]

Expanding access to addiction treatment – saving lives

By Kevin Petersen State Representative, 40th Assembly District Your high school daughter – a star soccer player – awkwardly tumbles and breaks her arm. Your grandson playing college football injures his leg making a tackle. Or your neighbor had a surgical procedure. To overcome their injuries’ pain, an opioid based medication may have been prescribed. […]