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Modern dentistry changing cavity conversation

When many people think about going to the dentist, two words often come to mind — drill and fill.

For years, that has been the stereotype of dental care — find a cavity, drill it out and place a filling. The good news is that modern dentistry is not just about fixing problems. It’s about catching them early and, whenever possible, preventing that drill from ever being needed.

Words matter at TCU’s language summit

The sentiment in Omaha, Nebraska, last month, was one of reciprocity.

The Gate-City of the West hosted the 2026 American Indian Higher Education Consortium’s fourth annual Tribal College Native Languages Summit, enabling teachers and advocates from across Turtle Island to share and learn from one another.

Suring students earn honor roll designation

Officials with the Suring School District have announced the 2025-26 second quarter honor roll for middle school and high school students, and the first semester honor roll for high school students.

First Semester

Highest Honors

Seniors: Karissa L. Hischke, Morgan E. Suring.

Juniors: Grant D. Thomson.

High Honors

Birth

Liana and Phillip Mydy announce the birth of a son, Samuel Atlas, born March 2, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and 15 ounces.

What's Happening March 6-15

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

STILES: World Day of Prayer, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 5246 St. Patricks Road.

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

Shazz festival at SCHS in its 16th year

The 16th annual Shazz Festival, a daylong celebration of music, mentorship and performance, will take place March 14 at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B, Shawano.

This year’s festival highlights the contributions of women in jazz, featuring three renowned members of the Diva Jazz Orchestra: Sherrie Maricle, Leigh Pilzer and Jen Krupa.

New owners keeping Amico’s Pizzeria in Bonduel just as it is

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.

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