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Algoma School Board President Barb Rodgers.

President of Algoma District School Board to retire

ALGOMA – After more than two decades of dedicated service, Barb Rodgers, the long-standing president of the Algoma District School Board, will be stepping down at the end of March. …
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection was founded in 1929.

Wisconsin DATCP announces upcoming elections

NORTHEAST WIS. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28 for two seats on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. …
Great Lakes tributaries are luring spawning runs of colorful rainbow trout, often called "steelhead." The best fishing occurs from mid-March to early April.

Early thaw triggers spring fever

OUTDOORS – Rain earlier this week created some ice jams on Green Bay and Lake Michigan tributaries, but it’s what’s under the ice that has anglers smiling. Savvy fishermen know that …
News

Kewaunee County has third-highest wealth growth rate in Wisconsin

KEWAUNEE – A study conducted by SmartAsset analyzing where wealth has increased the most in the past ten years across the United States recognized Kewaunee County for the third highest growth …
Luxemburg-Casco 2024 graduates (L-R) Kaitlyn Knaus, Olivia Peters and Lily Derenne work in the Anatomy and Physiology lab at Bellin College.

Luxemburg-Casco students can explore careers in healthcare at Bellin College Healthcare Academy

LUXEMBURG-CASCO – Many kids play doctor or nurse at some point in their childhood. For most, it’s a passing interest; but for some, it can become a dream career. Despite the commonality …
The Denmark Fire Department’s 17th annual Raffle and Drive Thru Booyah event will take place on Sunday, March 16.

Denmark Fire Department to host raffle and booyah event

DENMARK – The Denmark Fire Department’s 17th annual Raffle and Drive Thru Booyah event will take place on Sunday, March 16. Service will begin at 11 a.m. at Fire Station 1, located at 451 …
Ag Career Days, a two-day, farm career-exploration experience for all seventh- and eighth-grade students from five Northeast Wisconsin school districts, will be held April 29-30 at Ebert Enterprises dairy farm in Algoma.

KCEDC Ag Career Days, farm career-exploration experience for students, returns

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – Ag Career Days, a two-day, farm career-exploration experience for all seventh- and eighth-grade students from five Northeast Wisconsin school districts, will be held April …

Your new editor

Hello, Kewaunee County. My name is Kat Halfman and I am taking over as editor of the Kewaunee County Star-News. I am pleased to join this newspaper after working with other Northeast Wisconsin news …
Sports
Carson Neubert, winner of the 126-pound Division-1 championship.

Luxemburg-Casco 126-pounder becomes school’s 46th State Wrestling Champion

LUXEMBURG-CASCO – On March 1, at the 82nd Wisconsin State Wrestling Championships held at the Kohl Center in Madison, Luxemburg-Casco garnered their 46th individual championship as Carson …
Algoma guard Braeden Leist got his foot stepped on by a spinning Drew Daoust in the second half of the Eagles' regional championship win. Also shown (from left) are Tyler Neinas, Lauden Berg, Cody Kirchman and Parker Lischka.

Wolves push Eagles to the limit

There’s a bright future for the Algoma and Kewaunee boys varsity basketball teams, but that doesn’t take away the sting of season-ending losses in the WIAA Div. 4 regional tournament last …
Junior guard Gabby Stangel looked for an open teammate in the first half of the Storm's sectional semifinal loss to Manitowoc Lutheran last week.

Storm’s season ends in overtime

Unranked Kewaunee overcame a slow start to force overtime against fifth-ranked Manitowoc Lutheran in a girls WIAA Div. 4 sectional opener at Denmark March 6, but couldn’t get a friendly roll in …
Packerland
Carol Collard, second from left, is pictured with fellow Lumberjack Band majorettes, Germaine Pirlot, left, and Gloria Birmingham, right,  in 1944.

Lumberjack Band: The makeup of a band

Continued from last week “Those intimately concerned with the destinies of the Green Bay Packers have seen for some time that a football game, even a bang-up battle, is not quite enough …

The Lumberjack Band: The Leader of the Band

Continued from previous week In 1939, the Lumberjack Band “swing band” was performing at all of the Green Bay Packers home games, as well as concert dates at the Columbus Club with …

The Lumberjack Band: ‘Go! You Packers Go!’

Continued from previous week Back in 1931, the Lumberjack Band had been leading the crowd with the fight song, “Go! You Packers Go!” — composed and written by Erich Karll. …
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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:
A Winter Song for the Homeless
Make a difference today by scanning the QR code at the end of the video to donate to local families in need this holiday season. You can also search GoFundMe.com to donate.
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Kewaunee County News

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 …

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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