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Styx 2024 members, from left: Todd Sucherman, Lawrence Gowan, Chuck Panozzo, James “JY” Young, Tommy Shaw, Terry Gowan and Will Evankovich.

Taking them away

For over five decades, rock band Styx has been producing albums and hitting arena stages, while riding the wave of the public’s shifting musical appetite.
The Luxemburg High School class of 1966 held its 58th reunion at the Rendezous of Luxemburg on Sept. 17. Pictured in front row from left are Larry Sampo, Darlene Dart VanderPlas, Dotty Dorner Kinnard, Linda Derene Shefchik and Stan Dejardin; middle row: Karen Mellen Basten, Rose Hendricks Haen, Sue Linzmeier Strebel, Marilyn Duesher Mueller, Kathy Dorner Degrave, Judy Mathu Salmon, Bonnie Novak Marcelle and Helen Dellmann Lacrosse; back row: Diane Daul Nimmer, Don Budzban, Jim Bins, Judy Hoppe Paris, Jerome Kollross, LeRoy Shefchik, Mary Kay Van Drisse Seidl, Barb Dorner Treml, Steve Derenne, Harold Allen and Warren Allen.

Luxemburg class of 1966 marks 58

The Luxemburg High School class of 1966 held its 58th reunion at the Rendezous of Luxemburg on Sept. 17. Pictured in front row from left are Larry Sampo, Darlene Dart VanderPlas, Dotty Dorner …
The last of eight Viking Cruise ship to visit the county was Oct. 1, when the Octantis visited Algoma. The cruise line — with Great Lakes Shore Excursions creating the itineraries and hiring guides for bus and walking tours — will be back in 2025.

Last Ship

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Schlies, Harmann selected for 2025 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Leadership Institute

MADISON – Two area agricultural leaders — Joe Schlies, Denmark, and Eric Harmann, Algoma — were among 15 selected to participate in the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Leadership Institute. …
Bevins - Thiry

Luxemburg-Casco students named National Merit semifinalists

LUXEMBURG – Luxemburg-Casco High School students, Cady Bevins and Hudson Thiry, have been named as semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The pair of Spartans …
UW-Green Bay data shows that from fall 2020 through fall 2023, UW-Green Bay Student FTE is up 8.9% and expected to grow again in fall 2024, and from fall 2020 through fall 2024, student headcount is projected to be up 19.8% as the school works to expand its enrollment through non-traditional students.

UW schools call for new funding formula

The UW-System’s “comprehensive” campuses are calling for a new and clear formula to allocate funding the system receives from the state.
In December of 1970, Tom Torinus was brought on as a news director with plans to have a news team in place by the following summer. On July 5, 1971, WLUK quietly reentered local news broadcasting, and the station never looked back. WLUK photo

WLUK 70: In the news

Part VI in our series on WLUK-TV
Kinjerski - Schmidt - Robinson - Vaske

Algoma School District Student Services supports success beyond the classroom

In today’s educational landscape, the success of students extends beyond academics. Algoma School District is committed to providing a foundation for our students that takes into account …
Sports
Kewaunee's #5 Henry Annen competes against NEW's #9 Lutheran Oscar Marty for possession of the ball.

NEW Lutheran Blazers weather the Kewaunee Storm during a close 2-1 win

The NEW Lutheran Blazers  won two goals to one against the Kewaunee Storm during their match up this season. 
Algoma’s 1974 Packerland Conference champion football team was honored at halftime of the Wolves’ 36-7 win over visiting Green Bay NEW Lutheran/Oneida/Providence Co-op on Sept. 20.

Algoma 1974 Packerland Conference champions honored

ALGOMA – Algoma’s 1974 Packerland Conference champion football team was honored at halftime of the Wolves’ 36-7 win over visiting Green Bay NEW Lutheran/Oneida/Providence Co-op on …
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 …
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 …
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Packers, Schreiber Foods announce Taste of the Draft
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy talk about what’s in store during the 2025 NFL Draft Taste of the Draft fundraising event, in conjunction with Schreiber Foods.
Lombardi bust unveiled at middle school
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame President Don Sipes leads the ceremony on Sept. 25 at Lombardi Middle School, as Vince Lombardi’s former players Dave Robinson and Marv Fleming unveil a bust of the former Packers coach as part of Hall of Fame Inc.’s Legacy Series.
Sept. 29 Post Game Interview: Matt LaFleur
Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur talks about his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and his team’s character following the 31-29 loss to the Vikings on Sept. 29.
Sept. 29 Post Game Interview: Jordan Love
Packers Quarterback Jordan Love talks about the Vikings' defense and the Packers' never-give-up attitude on Sunday.
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Greater Green Bay Community Foundation awards over $200K

GREEN BAY – The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation awarded $202,500 to support the work of 23 nonprofit organizations to address needs throughout the region. Awards were distributed …

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 …
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