On Thursday, May 23, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Casco, where he and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski held a roundtable …

By Kris Leonhardt Editor KEWAUNEE – During its May 13 meeting, the city of Kewaunee Common Council had hoped to interview candidates for replacement of an alderman in District 4. However, City …

Dear Reader, As Memorial Day approaches, we’re reminded of the solemn duty to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms. It’s a day to reflect on the bravery and …

Kim Weckler's postal career started as a transition employee in 1992 as a city carrier in Sturgeon Bay, and a year later, was transferred to the clerk side of the job. Submitted photo By Jo Mahlum …

For the Star-News MADISON – To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Wisconsin Farm Bureau is recognizing rural neighbors through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is meant to shed …

The Luxemburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Dairy Days Dash 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 1. This year’s race will benefit the Bruemmer Park Inclusive Playground project. Submitted photo …

For the Star-News MADISON – To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Wisconsin Farm Bureau is recognizing rural neighbors through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is meant to shed …

FOR THE STAR-NEWS ALGOMA - Birds & Brews gatherings, organized by the Bird City Algoma Committee, offer an opportunity to share information and connect with others who have an interest in birds. …

Bob Hornacek, left, said that his job at Paul's Pantry has continued to bring him into encounters with a wide variety of people. Submitted photo BY GRACIE GIESE CONTRIBUTING WRITER GREEN BAY - …

Volunteers put the dry ingredients provided by Meals of Hope into bags to be sealed. Pictured from left are Katie Ledvina, Morgan DeJardin, Marissa Annoye, Gabi Engebose, Caleb Salentine and Cadi …

Algoma’s Pack 4112 and BSA Troops 1019 and 6019 collect donations for the "Scouting for Food" campaign. Submitted photo BY JO MAHLUM CONTRIBUTING WRITER KEWAUNEE – A concept called Shop and Drop …

During visits to a nursing home, Volunteer Ombudsmen meet with residents one-on-one, listen to experiences and concerns, and with the resident's consent, communicate concerns and questions to …

Waseda Farms new owner, Jeff Shefchik, will further the Lutsey family's vision. for the business. Submitted photo FOR THE STAR-NEWS NORTHEAST WISCONSIN — Multi-generational farmers, history of …

This year’s Ugly Purse Auction — the seventh — will take place on April 27 and is specifically for the Volunteer Casco Fire Department, with 100% of the donations going directly to the …

April and Tyler West signed a lease on May 1, to open their businesses right next door to each other, offering the community very different things. Submitted photo BY JO MAHLUM CONTRIBUTING WRITER …

Gallagher BY PRESS TIMES STAFF NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – After announcing in February that he would not be seeking reelection, U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced Friday that he will be stepping …

A Cause for Paws members Julie Jacobs, Khia Massey, Mary Shimanek Fields, Paula Werner Buffington and Suzie Leist have put together a petition to help connect community support behind their movement. …

The Forst Inn was originally established around 1868 in Tisch Mills — a brewery at the time. Forst Inn photo BY MEGHAN CALLAHAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER TISCH MILLS – The 2024 season of the Forst Inn …

The volunteer group, A Cause for Paws, consisting of 26 members, has been working on the county's stray animal issue. Submitted photo By Jo Mahlum Contributing Writer KEWAUNEE – Within all of the …

FOR THE STAR-NEWS KEWAUNEE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging conservation groups, government organizations and private landowners to apply for a share of …