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The Village of Oconto hosted a special Christmas caroling event on Sunday, Dec. 10.

The Callaway Community Foundation Fund has announced the date and theme for their annual fundraiser Gala. The 'Maroon & Gold Gala' will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at the Callaway Community Center.

As always this will be a fun event featuring a social hour, supper, silent auction and live auction designed to 'Celebrate the Old and the New'.

Funds raised from the Gala will benefit projects and investments in the Callaway Community.

The Custer County Courthouse reminds area residents that all offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1, for the holidays. The offices will be open during regular business hours on Dec. 22, and Dec. 26.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Dec. 19, that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year. Producers can enroll and make election changes for the 2024 crop year starting Dec. 18, 2023. The deadline to complete enrollment and any election change is March 15, 2024.

Thanks to funds from a housing grant one local family will be enjoying Christmas in a brand new home this year. The public was invited to a special ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, Dec.

Here is something every American should know. TAPS - We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, “Taps.” It’s the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.

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This headline appeared in the Norfolk Daily News on Aug. 17, 2023.

Shotgun Annie's is accepting new unwrapped toys for their 7th Annual Little Wranglers Toy Drive through Dec. 16. Then everyone is invited to come to Shotgun Annie's on Saturday, Dec. 16, for their annual toy party starting at 8 p.m. There will be raffles, including for a boys and girls bike, a silent auction, and a lot of fun to benefit area children at Christmas time.