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Sept. 3

Russ takes reins of Oconto Falls School District

The former high school principal of the Oconto Falls School District, Stuart Russ, now serves as superintendent.

Russ took over as superintendent after Dean Hess retired this summer.

Russ’s upbringing in small-town Wausaukee laid a firm foundation for future success.

Sunnyside Elementary expansion completed

A school named Sunnyside Elementary School is now living up to its name as the Pulaski Community School District finishes the last of its 2022 referendum projects.

Washington Middle School demolition to begin Sept. 15

As the Oconto Falls community looks forward to a new school year at Oconto Falls Middle School, residents are also taking a moment to reflect on the legacy of Washington Middle School.

With asbestos abatement complete, demolition and salvage work will officially begin Sept. 15. The process is expected to last about two months.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home holds open house in Gillett

Under new management by Brent Gruetzmacher, the property at 108 E. Main St. in Gillett hosted an open house Sept. 4.

The former Kuehl Funeral Home received a facelift, with interior and exterior renovations beginning almost immediately after the transition of ownership, which took place last December.

City of Shawano experimenting with teen programs

Folks who think all the fun in Shawano ends with the last day of summer could be mistaken this year as the city’s parks and recreation department is launching a new fall event.

Park After Dark will take place at Arlington Park, 300 N. Humphrey Circle, Shawano, on Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and Oct. 16, all Thursdays. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with activities, campfires and family-friendly movies.

Ho-Chunk suit accuses Kalshi of sports betting

The Ho-Chunk Nation filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court last month, accusing a company called Kalshi of breaking state, federal and tribal laws that regulate gambling.

In Wisconsin, sports betting is mostly illegal, except at tribal casinos. Those tribes operate under agreements with the state.

Kalshi has an app and website that allows people to put money on the outcome of events, including whether a team will win or lose.

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