At Lakes Country Public Library Building Expansion Committee’s first meeting in 2020, Tom Thielke, Linda McKenna, Linda Denz, Ted Bartels and I created a vision of what we wanted the new library to be. Ambiance? Classy and comfortable. Function? Meet the needs of our patrons, a diverse population representing a wide variety of ethnic, economic, educational and social backgrounds. Best bang for the buck?

Hillside Assembly of God Church, 5890 State Highway 22, Gillett, will begin a new year of Bible Connections Classes on Sept. 14.

The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with free donuts and coffee followed by classes for all ages.

The Community Blood Center has urged all eligible donors to schedule a donation as soon as possible after nearly a month of critical need for multiple blood types.

Type O negative and positive blood remain critically low as many trauma patients continue to rely on the blood type, including a new mother experiencing childbirth complications and a patient hurt in an ATV crash.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Milwaukee School of Engineering have expanded their longstanding transfer partnership, opening new pathways for NWTCs students into fast-growing, high-wage careers.

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A coalition of sportsman’s groups in Oconto County is working together toward a common goal.

That goal? To introduce children to the outdoors in a county that provides plenty of opportunities to do just that.