Local area poet Carol Lee Saffioti-Hughes is sponsoring a workshop for middle school and high school ages youth to help them prepare to enter their artwork and poetry in the contest sponsored by the Machickanee Players. Information about the contest is available at all the libraries in Oconto County. Contestants are invited to create artwork, poems, or a fiction piece related to a favorite poem or poet.

Back to Church Sunday, part of a national movement of churches across America, will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at Hillside Assembly of God, 5890 State Highway 22, Gillett. Since it started as a call to action and invitation for the church in 2009, the National Back to Church Sunday movement marks its 15th year and continues to gain momentum. More than 5 million have participated through 30,000 churches.

Sept. 7 Mosinee Tournament Shawano 5, Mosinee 1 The Hawks opened action at the Mosinee Tournament with a 5-1 win over their hosts. Ruben De Gaspari scored two goals for Shawano. Also scoring were Warner Beyer, Grayson Swedberg and Brayden Mead.

I try to avoid writing about politics and government here, because I believe the world could use a lot less of each. I try to focus on the plain fact that our lives are better when we stop looking for the right ruler and work on running our own lives.

The 2024 bear hunting season opened Sept. 4. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. “Bear hunting provides a unique and exciting outdoor experience with family and friends,” said Randy Johnson, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) large carnivore specialist.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the 2024 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting outlook for a variety of popular game species. These forecasts outline what hunters and trappers across the state can expect while pursuing their favorite game species.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV enthusiasts to always recreate responsibly when hitting the trails. That means staying on designated routes, wearing a helmet and seat belt and keeping their speed in check. So far this year, 22 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons by taking a hunter education course. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get started. Anyone born on or after Jan.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state. There are six dates throughout September when seasons open.