‘lifestyle’ Archives
Re-Branding Marathon County
What do you think of when someone mentions Marathon County? To most people the first thing that comes to mind is agriculture and a population that contains more cows than people. But now the largest county and situated geographically smack dab in the middle of the state is [Read More]
Dragonflies take a bite out of mosquitos
This summer’s heavy, wet weather has been a boon to the the mosquito population. The ‘state bird’ can be found everywhere in great numbers. But swarms of dragonflies are now on the offensive to keep the mosquito population in check. From the Sheboygan [Read More]
Northwoods cabin features contemporary design
Jay DeWitt wanted a rustic timber frame cabin on his parcel of land on Sand Lake near Cumberland, WI. But what evolved during the design process was not a rustic northwoods getaway, but a modernist dwelling with a warm and inviting feeling. The modernist cedar-and-glass [Read More]
Inner city game finds a home in rural Wisconsin
Stoopball, a game played by urban kids who don’t have access to ball fields has found a home in rural Clinton, Wisconsin. Former Detroit resident Tom Katroscik moved to the village near Janesville 20 years ago and brought the game with him. He built three fields in [Read More]
Getting on the bus for Virginia
Three buses loaded with 121 Scouts and adult leaders left the Samoset Council Service Center this morning on their 16 day adventure at the National Scout Jamboree. The Jamboree, held at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia is a quadrennial gathering of Scouts from around the Nation. [Read More]
Filling in the Gaps
Wisconsin Public Radio is in the process of adding a new transmitter site to their stable of Ideas Network stations. WUWS in Ashland will replace the current low power 26 watt Ideas Network station broadcasting at 102.9 FM. The new station will have a 23,000 watt [Read More]
