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Four non-profit leaders receive Phil Hauck scholarships

Four local non-profit leaders are Phil Hauck Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders recipients.

City of Kewaunee looks for its next clerk-treasurer

KEWAUNEE – While the City of Kewaunee looks for its next clerk-treasurer, at the August meeting the Kewaunee Common Council approved a motion to have Bauman Associates Ltd. perform basic …
A $400,000 expansion would increase both the area and population of  the station's service area. The expansion would also change the transmitter location from two miles north of Oconto to Scray’s Hill. WLUK photo.

WLUK 70: Attracting top programming

Part II in our series on the 70-year history of WLUK.
News
Feltz's Dairy Store will debut its 12-acre maze on Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring “DRAFT 2025 GREEN BAY.” Feltz's Dairy Store image

Putting a focus on farms

In a blend of sports and agriculture, the 2025 Draft Local Organizing Committee is partnering with family farms across Wisconsin to celebrate the upcoming 2025 Draft
WMBV General Manager Joseph D. Mackin flips a switch on the original transmitter in Oconto in 1954. WLUK photo

WLUK to mark 70 years of community television

While WLUK-TV marks seven decades of service to the community this September, the station’s roots — like many other Wisconsin television stations — go back to radio. But for WLUK, it also goes back to a time when two companies were competing for a place in television broadcasting.
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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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
Green Bay Packers Special Teams players from left, Daniel Whelan, Greg Joseph, James Turner and Anders Carlson at Day One of Training Camp preparing to take on the new NFL kicking rules. Kris Leonhardt photo

Bisaccia says special teams ready to take on new rules

Green Bay Packers Special Teams players from left, Daniel Whelan, Greg Joseph, James Turner and Anders Carlson at Day One of Training Camp preparing to take on the new NFL kicking rules. Kris …

Blessed, Grateful, Humbled

Jordan Love said he intends to keep his head down as the team prepares for their first preseason game of 2024 amid signing his contract to become among the highest paid quarterbacks in the NFL. Tori …
The mural is located on the side of the historic Bellin Building at 103 E. Walnut St., Green Bay, adjacent to the recently renamed Bart Starr Memorial Bridge. Eva Westein photo

New Downtown mural honors Packers legend

The mural is located on the side of the historic Bellin Building at 103 E. Walnut St., Green Bay, adjacent to the recently renamed Bart Starr Memorial Bridge. Eva Westein photo By Eva Westein …
Kewaunee County News

Annual Belgian Kermiss is Aug. 18

For the Star-News BRUSSELS – The Belgian Heritage Center is hosting its annual Belgian Kermiss — a traditional harvest festival — on Sunday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring Belgian food, …

Perry Field marks 100 years

Ralph Perry By Kris Leonhardt Editor ALGOMA – Late last month, the Algoma community came together to mark the 100-year history of Perry Field, where the Perry family was recognized for their …

Working in harmony with nature

Glen Innish Farm — Amber and Simon Hewett — held its first annual Lavender Fest this past weekend. Glen Innish Farm photo By Olivia Coffin Contributing Writer KEWAUNEE – Glen Innish Farm held …
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