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Peshtigo Fire story told through eyes of loving couple

Similar to how the Peshtigo Fire is often overlooked for the Great Chicago Fire, so too are the Menominee people for their actions before and after the 1871 blaze that devastated northeast Wisconsin.

Both are given new life in Susan Gordon’s historical fiction book “Conflagration: How Love and Courage Survived America’s Deadliest Fire.”

Vehicle purchase turns into labor of love

After it had been sitting in a garage for more than 30 years, it was time for Randy Ladwig to buckle down and get to work.

The Shawano man spent eight years restoring a 1955 Chevrolet Belair he had purchased almost 50 years ago. He showed off the fruits of his labor July 9-11 at the Iola Car Show in Iola.

NTC selected for national apprenticeship cohort

Northcentral Technical College has been selected to participate in the Association of Community College Trustees Scaling Apprenticeship at Community Colleges project, a national initiative designed to help community colleges expand registered apprenticeship programs in nontraditional occupations.

Aspirus urges helmet use, safe riding for e-bikes

Aspirus trauma leaders are seeing a noticeable rise in serious e-bike-related injuries as warmer weather brings more riders outdoors.

Unlike traditional pedal bicycles, e-bikes are heavier, travel at higher speeds and require longer stopping distances, factors that contribute to more severe trauma when crashes occur.

PCOS now PMOS and has impact on women

A condition affecting millions of women worldwide has a new name, and the shift could meaningfully improve how it is understood, diagnosed and treated.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, long known as PCOS, is now being referred to as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.

Comedy City performing for one night in Abrams

Comedy City will bring its group of improv performers to Abrams on July 24 for a night of fun and laughter.

The De Pere troupe has performed improvisational theater for over 30 years. Nothing is scripted. By incorporating audience suggestions, the performers create a series of short scenes, songs and sketches that keep the audience laughing.

Libraries hosting descendants of prehistoric creatures

Families are invited to travel back in time and discover the living descendants of prehistoric creatures as J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue presents Prehistoric Pets at the Library on July 23 at two Oconto County libraries.

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