The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will sponsor a series of mill tours at several forest product manufacturing facilities, including Menominee Tribal Enterprises. Attendees will have the chance to see how products are made from Wisconsin’s forest resources and learn about the many career opportunities that exist in the state’s forest products industry ahead of National Forest Products Week, a national celebration of forest produc

Oct. 2 Division 1 De Pere Regional Pulaski golfers placed fifth with a 423 and Shawano was eighth with a 446 at Ledgeview Golf Course in De Pere. Bay Port won the regional round with a 359 and, along with De Pere and Green Bay Preble Co-op, will advance to sectional action. Grace Melzer, of Pulaski, will advance as an individual qualifier, as she led the Red Raiders with a 103 in 17th place.

Oct. 2 Pulaski 7, Sheboygan South 0 The Red Raiders blanked Sheboygan South with every match lasting only two sets, including two that were 6-0, 6-0 scores. Anna Krause, at No. 4 singles, shut out her opponent, as did the No. 3 duo of Hailey Jansen and Gretchen Rottier. In the top three singles matches, winners were Ruth Krause 6-0, 6-1, Aubrie Schluessler 6-0, 6-3 and Isabella Skalecki 6-3, 6-0. Alyssa Eggert and Addison Heezen prevailed at No.

UW-La Crosse The following local students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August. Bonduel: Cole Letter, bachelor of science, exercise and sport science major: exercise science — fitness track, highest honors. University of Maryland Global Campus Theodore Johnson, of Hatley, was named to the dean’s list for the summer 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland.

Harvest is getting underway across Wisconsin, and farmers are back to the fields.

A Merrill man’s case involving child sexual assault was delayed once again Oct. 2 as his attorney requested more time to get an expert witness. Richard Jones Sr. said there has been no settlement agreed upon between the state and his client, James Kropf, 46, and that he and co-counsel Carly Krueger need more time to get the witness on boards. The court rescheduled the hearing for 9 a.m. Jan.

UW-Eau Claire Four hundred eighty-one incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2024-25 academic year, with many students receiving multiple awards. Local recipients are: Gresham: Jessa Jensen, Gresham High School, Mark of Excellence Scholarship Shawano: Maddigan Bakeberg, Shawano High School, Chancellor’s Scholarship; Lillian Guenther, Shawano High School, Chancellor’s Scholarship; Lillian Guenth

Randy David Kratz passed away unexpectedly Oct. 2, 2024. Randy was born June 9, 1959, to Norman and Beverly Kratz (Everard). Randy graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1977. He proudly joined the Army from 1977-82, where he was honorably discharged as a sergeant. After returning to Oconto Falls, he started a family where he had Michael and Christopher.

Winter wheat production in Wisconsin was estimated at 18 million bushels, up 3% from 2023 according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Small Grains 2024 Summary. Planted area, at 265,000 acres, was down 5% from last year. Winter wheat area harvested for grain was 220,000 acres, down 4% from last year.