By Casey Krautkramer The Wausau Woodchucks have the best record in the Northwoods League...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday responsibly, ride sober and keep their speed in check. So far this year, 17 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes. Most of them were not wearing seat belts or helmets, and alcohol and speed were also contributing factors. Choosing to wear the appropriate safety gear and operating

By: Mark Walters Lake Matilda Hello friends, This week’s column is dedicated to Michelle Chiaro who was the queen of my world and passed away on June 15, 2022. In March of 2023 I was sitting at my desk and looking out my window when I noticed that my swimming pool had literally disintegrated. I had a swimming pool for 25-years and knew I would have to get another one. Within one week of

By Casey Krautkramer Marathon’s American Legion Post 466 baseball team now has a 10-1-2 record this summer. Post 469 beat Edgar, 6-4, on Thursday at home. Tyler Underwood earned the pitching win. Cale Quaintance doubled and Swayne Stencil batted two for three in the victory. Marathon split a road doubleheader against Rib Lake on Monday. Post 469 won the first game, 6-2, as Grant Warren

By Casey Krautkramer Marathon senior pitcher/second baseman/ shortstop Tyler Underwood w...

By Casey Krautkramer Marathon’s American Legion Post 469 baseball team is off to a hot start this summer ...

By: Mark Walters Bay City Campground Hello friends, This week I headed over to Bay City in Pierce County and had a plan of camping on an island on the Mississippi River and paddle trolling my canoe for walleye and also fishing from shore. My 8-yearold golden retriever Ruby would be my companion. Saturday, June 8 High 77, low 54 Due to time constraints this would just be a 36-hour adventure.

By Casey Krautkramer Three Stratford varsity softball players were awarded first team ...

By Casey Krautkramer Athens senior softball player Sophia Coker was awarded Marawood North Co...

By Casey Krautkramer Stratford National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Archery Club members competed in the Eastern Nationals Bullseye and 3D on May 9-11 in Louisville, Ky., and World Championship Bullseye and 3D on June 6-8 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Stratford archery program is open to students in fourth through 12th grades. The group practices inside the Eau Pleine Outdoors Club in