March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph. St. Joseph is the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. He is also the patron of the Catholic Church.

The tradition of having a St. Joseph’s Day table originated in Sicily in medieval times. Loaded with many kinds of breads to share with everyone, this is a tradition that many Catholic churches and private homes still follow to this day.

As sure as the arrival of robins, rain and green grass, the statewide combined Wisconsin DNR and Conservation Congress hearings are another sign of spring.

Some of the 44 conservation questions may touch most of us, including the topics of deer hunting and possible license fee increases, while others may be specific to a distant lake or river, and not interest us at all.

It’s a familiar situation for the Bonduel boys basketball team.

That’s not the case for the Tigerton Tigers, however.

Both teams are one win away from a trip to state after winning their sectional semifinal game March 12. Bonduel topped previously unbeaten Kewaunee 73-62 in Division 4 in Kaukauna, while Tigerton kept its undefeated season alive with a 54-41 win over Wabeno/Laona in a matchup of Division 5 teams in Antigo.

The Shawano/Bonduel boys hockey team only has one more year of an independent schedule before joining the Great Northern Conference in 2027-28.

The WIAA board of control voted March 10 to approve Shawano’s request to join the conference.

“We’re excited about it,” said Adam Gafner, Shawano/Bonduel head coach and president of the Shawano Hockey League. “There is a lot of value and purpose in joining a conference.”

Dozens of family members and friends gathered March 7 in Oconto Falls to celebrate the 94th birthday of Betty Geiger, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend whose life has been filled with family, music and community.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced the launch of a dedicated 511 Wisconsin construction website for the upcoming reconstruction project on state Highway 22 in Gillett.

Julie Bartz of First Class Travel has announced that the agency has been recognized as an All-Star Award recipient by the Mast Travel Network, one of the nation’s leading travel agency consortia.

The award honors top-producing travel advisers who demonstrate exceptional sales performance, industry expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding travel experiences for their clients.

Nutrition experts at ThedaCare are offering advice to help people eat healthier amid a range of dieting options, conflicting social media messages and an updated food pyramid.

Nicole Havlichek and Carlissa Spreeman, registered dietitians with ThedaCare, provide science-backed guidance for people seeking to improve their nutrition.