Sacred Heart Parish celebrated the sacrament of holy confirmation Feb. 7, as 13 young disciples were sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and strengthened for their lifelong journey of faith. In front, from left, are Kendall Knope, Chloe Gilling, Brezeis Breaker, Andrea Walby and Eden Berns. Middle row, from left, are Caiden Cappert, McKenna Yeager, Gabrielle Gumieny, Isabella Martens and Addyson Kust.

During winter, many people living with osteoarthritis experience firsthand how cold weather may intensify their symptoms. Fortunately, there are steps people can take that may help ease those cold-related aches and pains, a sports medicine physician with ThedaCare said.

Distinguishing between a basic respiratory illness and a more serious condition in children may pose a challenge for some caregivers.

That’s why a ThedaCare pediatrician offered advice on when to manage the symptoms at home and when to seek help.

Imagine walking into your local grocery store and smiling at a young mom with a newborn.

You’d never know it’s her first time out since a life-threatening delivery. After hours of labor, she hemorrhaged, but a blood transfusion saved her life. She’ll never know whose blood she received, but it could have been yours.

Nasal obstruction is emerging as a significant but often underrecognized factor affecting sleep, exercise tolerance and overall quality of life, according to Dr. Michael Thielman, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Aspirus Health.

Thielman said patients frequently seek care only after years of mouth breathing, poor sleep or chronic throat irritation — symptoms that can be tied directly to impaired nasal airflow.

Dr. Seuss is loose at Pulaski High School, and patrons of the arts will need to bring all the thinks they can think when they come see the latest musical.