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Zara Joly, daughter of Jacob and Alecia Joly, has been designated as this year’s Poppy Princess for the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 236.

American Legion Auxiliary 236 names 2025 Poppy Princess

ALGOMA – Zara Joly, daughter of Jacob and Alecia Joly, has been designated as this year’s Poppy Princess for the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 236. She is related to multiple veterans …
Local musician Hunter Gatherer will perform at Ahnapee Brewery for Spring Fest on Saturday.

Ahnapee Brewery to host Spring Fest

ALGOMA – Join Ahnapee Brewery for Spring Fest on Saturday, May 24 from noon to 4 p.m. for music, food, community and craft beer. Local musician Hunter Gatherer will be playing original …
Algoma's Estella Marrero was a foot and a half above the competition in winning the pole vault with a personal record, clearing 9 feet, six inches. She came very close to clearing 9-9 in two of her three tries.

Storm’s Hannah Miller a four-time champ

Hannah Miller brought the heat at a very cold Packerland Conference meet at Kewaunee May 19. With a blustery wind off Lake Michigan and a feels-like temperature in the low- to mid-40s, the Storm …
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The Wildflower's Draft dish, a sashimi-grade elephant tuna steak.

The Wildflower Supper Club brings Kewaunee to the Draft

KEWAUNEE – Cassie Jelinek and her husband Jason, owners of the Wildflower Supper Club, participated in Taste of the NFL, a culinary event hosted by Schreiber Foods at the 2025 NFL Draft held in …
Wisconsin’s licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 16 to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board.

Wisconsin Cherry Board Election begins

NORTHEAST WIS. – Wisconsin’s licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 16 to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. The …
EnergySolutions will seek an Early Site Permit (ESP) from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) at the Kewaunee Power Station.

Senator Jacque addresses Kewaunee Power Station milestone

KEWAUNEE – State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franken) released the following statement on May 13 in response to the announcement that EnergySolutions will seek an Early Site Permit (ESP) …
Paladini celebrated chamber volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 20-26. She said volunteers are the lifeblood of the chamber.

Executive Director of Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce to retire

ALGOMA – Rosemary Paladini, Executive Director of the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce since April 2023, will step down this June to be succeeded by Bradley Kautenburg. Paladini first …
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New North president/CEO to retire

GREEN BAY – On May 6, New North announced that longtime president/CEO, Barb LaMue, had disclosed her plans to retire as president/CEO of the organization. New North serves as the regional …
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Krause

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Nichole and Josh Krause Siblings : Rex Krause Position or events: Shooting guard and catcher Instagram: @nora.krause611 Career Highlight: Hitting two home runs in one …
Algoma senior Nora Krause had four hits in a thrilling 11-9, 10-inning win over Sevastopol at Institute Tuesday. The Wolves finished Packerland Conference play unbeaten at 8-0, and are 12-5 overall heading into a non-conference game against Valders at Peterson Park May 16. Krause is shown with assistant coach Lindsay Harmann after a hit in a win over visiting NEW Lutheran last week.

Packerland track meet at Kewaunee Monday

It’s been a wild past week of Kewaunee County sports, so let’s jump right in. Storm sophomore Evan Maccaux made history last year, becoming the first Kewaunee golfer to win …
Kirchman

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names : Roger and Lisa Kirchman Siblings: Zachary Kirchman Position or events: Center midfield Instagram : @cody_kirchman23 Career Highlight: Beating the second-seeded Iola-Scandinavia …
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At the 1957 dedication of the New City Stadium, many well-known figures were in attendance, including then-Vice President Richard Nixon, center, and the reigning Miss America, Marilyn Van Der Bur, left, and NFL Commissioner, Burt Bell, right.

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …

A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …
As soon as the end of Stan’s college career was announced each NFL franchise contacted the Minnesota Golden Gophers star.

The bidding war behind the NFL Draft

GREEN BAY – On May 19, 1935, the NFL club owners approved a plan for a college player selection process, now known as the NFL Draft. “The players were free to sign with any team …
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Remembering the missing
The Oneida Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Tribal Action Plan (TAP) and Oneida Cultural Heritage programs hosted the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Walk on May 10. The walk began at the Oneida Recreation center and proceeded to the Oneida Elementary School . The Oneida Nation hosts the walk annually to raise awareness for all missing individuals — but most pointedly Indigenous sisters and brothers.
Meet Denmark Middle School student Mollie Goral
Learn more about Denmark Middle School student Mollie Goral and her artwork.
Post-game news conference: Jordan Love
Highlights from Packers Quarterback Jordan Love's press conference following loss to Bears:
Post-game news conference: Matt LaFleur
Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur speaks with members of the press after making the playoffs with a Dec. 23 win:
Post-game news conference: Jordan Love
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love spoke with press following the Dec. 23 shutout of the Saints. Here are some highlights:
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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 …

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, …
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