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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports impacted and closed sections of many state park properties across Wisconsin following storms this week.   DNR staff will be out assessing damage and clearing downed trees over the next several days. If you see them, please give them space.

Carol M. Carey, Campbellsport…age 94, peacefully ended her journey on earth and entered eternal life on January 25, 2026, at home and surrounded by her loving family. Carol grew up on the family farm in the Town of Eden, where she learned the value of hard work. Carol lived a life rooted in faith and devotion to Christ.

The 2026 WCHF Induction Events will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in the late afternoon and early evening. The events will be held live on a virtual platform and are free and open to the public, and donations are appreciated. To view the inductions, register at the link above.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn about and provide input on resource management in the state. An online opportunity for public input will also be available from 6 p.m. on April 13 through 6 p.m. on April 15.

(Washington, D.C., March 23, 2026) – At the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator for the Rural Business and Cooperative Service J.R. Claeys announced the U.S.

The WWOA Nomination Committee is looking for you or someone you know to fill three WWOA Board of Director positions that will become vacant at the close of the 2026 Annual Meeting in Rothschild in September. Directors whose terms are expiring are Steven Ahrenholz, Tom Culbert, and Jake Schuh.

Channel 7 out of Wausau is reporting:  MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) – Ahlstrom announced Thursday it will close two of its four paper machines and the pulp mill at its Mosinee facility. The pulp mill and one paper machine will cease operations June 30, 2026. A second paper machine will cease operations Sept. 30, 2026. The changes will affect approximately 200 employees. Two hundred employees are expected to stay on staff.

Tom Sharratt, Westby… age 82, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Tom completed a bachelor’s degree in agriculture at UW – Madison in 1964. At the same time, he received a commission in the US Regular Army and served on active duty for 21 years as a Field Artillery officer.

Jerold “Jerry” Apps, Madison… age 91, peacefully passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg after a short illness on December 23, 2025. Jerry is one of the Midwest’s most revered writers. He devoted his life to the celebration and preservation of Wisconsin’s agricultural and rural heritage, it’s past, present and future. Jerry was born at home on the family farm in Wild Rose, WI – a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing.

James (Jim) Nelson, Woodville… age 93, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2025.  Jim was a WWOA life member. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy, and throughout his life he often shared stories of his adventures. After his service in the Navy, he completed his degree at Stout State University. He retired from 3M. Endlessly curious and naturally talented with his hands, Jim could fix just about anything.