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Lynts

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Sports: Cross Country and track Parents’ names: Rob and Kristie Lynts Siblings: Jillian Lynts and Teagan Lynts Position or events: Varsity cross country, track: 3200, 1600 and 800 meter Career …
Hot, dry weather has helped dry corn in the fields. Ebert Farms west of Algoma was harvesting when this shot was taken Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 3.7 million acres of corn was planted in Wisconsin this year.

September harvest

A 1920s depiction of the Second Street bridge, which spanned the Ahnapee River in Algoma.

Chronicles of Kewaunee County

News

The Beyer Home

The Beyer Home was built in 1868 by Cyrus and Kitty Hart, in an Italianate style with bricks shipped from De Pere. The historic home had multiple owners before coming into the hands of George …
When Christina Connery and McKenzie Will of Junior Girl Scout Troop 4064 needed a project to earn their Bronze Award, McKenzie proposed the idea of visiting residents in assisted living facilities.

Girl Scouts bringing warmth and compassion to seniors

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – A local Girl Scout troop is bringing warmth and compassion to the lives of senior citizens in their community. When Christina Connery and McKenzie Will of Junior Girl Scout …
Shown are Tom Hauterbrook, Vince Palazzo, Commander Froelich, Algoma Mayor Steve Lautenbach and John Sharp.

Cannon restoration planned

Algoma's American Legion Post 236 is planning repairs to its World War I cannon, referred to as a Howitzer 4.7. Legion Post Commander Mike Froelich said while the legion building also needs work, …
In May 1966, WLUK broke ground on a new $500,000, 22,300 square-foot, two-story building on Highland Avenue — now Lombardi Avenue — just east of the Brown County Arena, with plans to beef up its local programming production.

WLUK 70: The Post Corporation

Part IV in our series on WLUK Channel 11.

Algoma School Board gets update on gym work

ALGOMA – During its most recent meeting, the Algoma School District Board of Education received an update on the auxiliary gym floor. The work on the new gym floor started on Aug. 7. …
Sports
The Luxemburg-Casco volleyball team regroups during the Beast of the Northeast, held Aug. 30 at the Champion Center, Appleton.

The Beast of the Northeast

Kunkel

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight: Toby Kunkel

Kunkel Confirm name, school, sport(s): Toby Kunkel, Kewaunee High School, Football and Baseball Parents’ names: Mark and Stacy Kunkel Siblings: Maya Kunkel Position or events: Wide receiver, …
Klass

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight: Andrew Klass

Klass Luxemburg-Casco, football, track Parents’ names:   Bill and Gwen Klass Siblings: Benjamin Klass Position or events: Running back, Outside linebacker Career Highlight: Playing in the state …
Packerland
Alex Green

Packers alumni participate in ‘Hometown Huddle’ build

The Green Bay Packers joined the city of Green Bay to help build a playground at Danz Park in Green Bay, on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Packers seek nominations for ‘High School Coach of the Week’

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers are seeking nominations from high schools across the state for their “High School Coach of the Week” program. “The program recognizes one …
Petersen with her husband and brother on a beautiful game day at Lambeau Field.

Cheesehead Nation

GREEN BAY – Unlike most Packers fans who were born and raised to bleed green and gold, Michelle Petersen — a Chicago Bears fan convert — said that her experience falling in love …
Kewaunee County News
At the end of August, Algoma will celebrate its designation as an official Ice Age Trail Community and the opening of the Algoma Segment. Kris Leonhardt photo

Algoma receives Ice Age Trail Community designation, new trail segment

At the end of August, Algoma will celebrate its designation as an official Ice Age Trail Community and the opening of the Algoma Segment. Kris Leonhardt photo By Janelle Fisher Arts and Entertainment …

Music coach and pastoral associate, Cate Kopkey, will again travel with nearly a dozen local students to introduce them to sights and sounds of Europe through music. Submitted photo

Ambassadors of music

Music coach and pastoral associate, Cate Kopkey, will again travel with nearly a dozen local students to introduce them to sights and sounds of Europe through music. Submitted photo By Gracelyn Giese …

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight: Lexie Hanrahan, Kewaunee High School

Sports: Volleyball, basketball, softball Parents’ names: Dan and Shawn Hanrahan Siblings: Cam and Max Position or events: Volleyball — utility hitter, basketball — guard, softball — …
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