Around Town
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: Silver Lake Lanes is having its Cornhole Tourney on Saturday, July 11. Registration is at 10:30 a.m., and games begin at 11 a.m. Two-person team cost: $20; double elimination; 100 percent payout for prizes.
NORDIC SKI TEAM CAMP: The Iola Winter Sports Club is having a Nordic Ski Team Camp from Friday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 9. This is open to middle school and high school children. For more information, click here.
Business Hours
CRYSTAL CAFE: New hours for the car show are Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Around the County
MANAWA DAM: The City of Manawa and Town of Little Wolf say they continue to work together to rebuild the dam and restore Manawa Mill Pond two years after a levee breach drained the pond. Officials said studies and assessments are underway before seeking proposals for the design and construction of a new structure. They said feedback from the Wisconsin DNR and legislators has been positive, and both municipalities remain committed to the restoration effort. (Source: City of Manawa)
NEW LONDON DEDICATES NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY. Officials and residents gathered Wednesday to dedicate New London’s new public library. The event celebrates a community partnership and investment in the city’s future following earlier challenges. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
WAUPACA CITY BAND CONCERTS SHIFT VENUE. Waupaca moves its free summer band concerts to the city square for July performances, including Wednesday and upcoming Fridays at 7 p.m., due to venue adjustments. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
NEW LONDON GRAD PERFORMS TONIGHT. Jonah Stone, a 2025 New London High School graduate, performs with The Kids from Wisconsin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, in the New London High School Auditorium. (Source: Waupaca County Post)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
GENEVA LAKE BOAT CAPSIZE VICTIMS NAMED. Authorities identified two of three children killed when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake over the Fourth of July weekend. Caleb Oswald, 6, and Abigail Oswald, 7, were among those who died in the incident. (Source: WBAY)
MILWAUKEE SHOOTING WOUNDS ONE. Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting Tuesday night near 64th and Sheridan that left one person wounded. Details on the suspect and motive remain limited as the investigation continues. (Source: FOX6)
FATAL CRASH IN DOUGLAS COUNTY. Two people, including a Barron man, died in a Douglas County traffic crash. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision. (Source: DrydenWire)
STEVENS POINT GAS LEAKS PROMPT EVACUATIONS. Gas leaks on Stevens Point’s south side led to temporary evacuations Wednesday. Crews responded to address the leaks and ensure public safety. (Source: Point/Plover Metro Wire)
FORMER JUDGE FACING SENTENCING. Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan faces sentencing for obstructing an immigrant’s arrest. The case drew national attention earlier this year. (Source: WBAY)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
1776 – DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE READ PUBLICLY. In Philadelphia, Col. John Nixon delivered the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence to a crowd as church bells rang out, galvanizing support for the American Revolution. (Source: Historical records)
1889 – WALL STREET JOURNAL LAUNCHED. Financial reporters Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser published the first issue of The Wall Street Journal in New York, creating a major voice in business news. (Source: Historical records)
1918 – HEMINGWAY WOUNDED IN WORLD WAR I. Ernest Hemingway, an 18-year-old American Red Cross ambulance driver, was severely wounded by a mortar shell on the Italian front, an experience that later inspired his writing. (Source: Historical records)
1947 – UFO REPORT SPARKS ROSWELL INCIDENT. A rancher near Roswell, New Mexico, reported debris, prompting the U.S. Army to announce the recovery of a “flying disc,” which was later identified as a weather balloon, fueling decades of conspiracy theories. (Source: Historical records)
1969 – “IN THE YEAR 2525” HITS NO. 1. Zager and Evans’ sci-fi-themed song “In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot for six weeks. (Source: Billboard archives)
1970 – “MAMA TOLD ME NOT TO COME” TOPS CHARTS. Three Dog Night’s “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of the band’s biggest hits. (Source: Billboard archives)
1982 – “DON’T YOU WANT ME” REACHES NO. 1. The Human League’s synth-pop hit “Don’t You Want Me” topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a defining track of the new wave era. (Source: Billboard archives)
1994 – KIM JONG-IL ASSUMES POWER. Kim Jong-il took office as Supreme Leader of North Korea following the death of his father, Kim Il-sung, beginning a new era of dynastic rule. (Source: Historical records)
2011 – FINAL SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCH. NASA launched space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-135 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, marking the end of the 30-year Space Shuttle program. (Source: NASA records)
2020 – “SAVAGE” REMIX DOMINATES CHARTS. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix featuring Beyoncé held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, boosting female rap visibility. (Source: Billboard archives)
