I take Merlin with me on my walks these days to help me identify the early spring migrants that are finding their way back to Wisconsin. Merlin, a free birding app available from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, like the magician of old, works its magic by helping to identify birds you are seeing or hearing.

For more than two decades, Laura Magee has quietly and consistently helped shape the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District while continuing to contribute to many areas of the community.

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.

Serving up more than just hot dogs and burgers, JDoggs has tucked within the restaurant a fun, family-oriented environment geared toward kids of all ages.

Offered at 136 S. Main St. in Shawano — along with various menu items — are simulated golf courses, cornhole games, Frisbee and much more.

The classic tale of a nanny flying in and showing a family how to love and care will be brought to life by more than 60 children later this month.

“Mary Poppins” will be the annual musical for the Wolf River Homeschoolers Performing Arts program, premiering March 19 at Clintonville High School, 64 W. Green Tree Road, Clintonville. Twenty families provide the cast for this classic tale for all ages.

With new owners Lauren and Jerred Laubscher in charge, there is little changed from the Amico’s Midwest Pizzeria in Bonduel that customers knew over the past 23 years.

The Laubschers continue to serve the same recipes as when Amico’s was owned by Melissa and Jason Hutter and it was named one of America’s Best Restaurants by Americasbestrestaurants.com.

The Laubschers took over the restaurant in Bonduel on July 1, 2025.