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Behnke will continue to represent 6th Assembly

Republican Elijah Behnke will continue to represent the 6th Assembly District for the next two years even as the Wisconsin Legislature will be dominated by Democrats for the first time since 2010.

Steffen to seek funding for Hometown Hero Center

Rep. David Steffen, R-Howard, is seeking funding for a first responder treatment center.

The Hometown Hero Center will fill a void in Wisconsin by providing specialized treatment specifically for first responders.

School supply drive donation

The August Roundup Program at Iverson’s Piggly Wiggly in Oconto Falls generated funds for the Oconto County school supply drive. Store owner Bryce Iverson presented a $2,000 check to Stacey Dequaine and Karen Nygren.

Soybeans reported 94% harvested compared to the average of 84%

Wisconsin had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Nov. 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Some welcome rain fell on northwestern Wisconsin, helping fall seeded crops to germinate. Where fields were dry, fall tillage and manure applications were being completed.

College News

UW-La Crosse

The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August. Abrams: Griffin Thomas Geiken, bachelor of science, exercise and sport science major, exercise science-fitness track, honors.

Western Technical College

WRLHS receives $3,000 from AbbyBank

The AbbyBank Foundation Inc. awarded a $3,000 grant to Wolf River Lutheran High School to support the purchase of standing desks and stools, providing students with more flexible classroom seating options.

Oconto County sides with Republicans on Election Day

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