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Chain to Main Local News - Thursday, November 5, 2026 Nov 05, 2026

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Waupaca High School will bring the Broadway classic Oklahoma! to the stage this November. Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday, November 8 matinee at 2:30 p.m. at Waupaca High School on King Road. The student production features music, romance, and frontier-era storytelling.

The City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Board meets this afternoon at 5:15pm in the City Council Chambers, lower level of Waupaca City Hall. On the agenda is a review of department reports and a recreation program update. The meeting is open to the public and agenda is posted online at City of Waupaca dot org.

A reminder, The Kevin Knopp: Paintings & Artwork exhibit is on display at the Waupaca Area Public Library through December 5. The free exhibit, located in the library's lower-level Exhibit Room, showcases Waupaca-area landscapes, early works, and behind-the-scenes sketches from local artist Kevin Knopp. Library visitors can view the collection during regular library hours and explore a variety of pieces highlighting local scenery and the artist's creative development.

Good News Waupaca 11/4/26 Nov 04, 2026

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Chain to Main Local News - Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Nov 04, 2026

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Waupaca City Council meets this evening at 6pm in the Council Chambers lower level of Waupaca City Hall. On the agenda this evening is a Police Department Part Time Administrative Assistant Job Description; Update to the Employee handbook establishing a look-back period for the American Care Act and Outdoor Warning Siren System Evaluation. The meeting is open to the public and agenda posted online at City of Waupaca dot Org.

Children across the Waupaca School District will have an opportunity tomorrow to take part in Community Child Development Day at the Waupaca Learning Center. The free, play-based screening, administered by early childhood educators, evaluates motor, cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive, and communication skills for children ages 18 months to 4 years. The event runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m., with screenings lasting about 45 to 60 minutes.

The Waupaca Arts HUB is offering a variety of art and music opportunities for area residents this holiday season. Upcoming classes include sgraffito ornaments, handmade clay jingle bells, and fused glass pendants, with several programs designed for multiple generations to participate together. The Arts HUB also continues to offer music lessons, gift certificates, tuition assistance, and open paint-your-own pottery studio hours. More information and class registration are available at WaupacaArtsHub.org.

Chain to Main News for Tuesday, November 3rd Nov 03, 2026

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Chain to Main News for Monday, November 5th Nov 02, 2026

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Chain to Main News for Friday, October 30th Oct 30, 2026

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With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, October 30th, I'm Durant Popple.

Today is the last day for absentee voting in the general election. In order to qualify for absentee voting, you must reside in the ward or municipality for at least 28 consecutive days before the election, and be registered to vote. If you wish to absentee vote, can do so by requesting a ballot at city hall before 5pm tonight. If you have questions, you can visit the city's website at city of Waupaca dot org, or call them at 715 258 4411.

Also this evening is the City's Halloween on Main Street. Between 4 and 6pm, there will be a petting zoo, Jim Miller's pumpkin time, business trick or treating, food vendors, cloud 9 fire dancers, UWSP Jazz Band, mad science lab, and so much more. More complete information, including a list of food trucks, and a map of attractions, parking, and most importantly candy stops, can all be found on the city's website, city of Waupaca dot org. The city's official hours for the non-Halloween-on-Main Trick or Treating, is tomorrow, between 5 and 7pm.

Tomorrow is the last day for the Waupaca Farmer's Market. They will have a fundraising Halloween brat fry with hot beverages. This takes place between 9am and 1 on Union Street next to City Hall. To learn more about the Farmer's Market, such as when they'll start up again, or even to become a vendor, you can visit their Facebook page or website, Waupaca W I farmers market dot org.

The Waupaca Area Woodcarvers are holding an Artistry in Wood Show, Competition, and Sale. Taking place this Sunday, 9 until 4 at the Rec Center, there will be a lot of wooden art and people to talk to about their craft. There will also be demonstrations all day and food available on site. More information about the Waupaca Area Woodcarvers can be found on their public Facebook group with the same name.

That's your local news update, you can always get your news on air or online with your favorite podcast platform. Get started at Waupaca dot Podbean dot com.

Waupaca Public Library Table of Contents Episode 32 Oct 29, 2026

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Meet library volunteer Margaret! Coming up at the library: tattooing from a local artist and gettting prepared before the holidays with scam awareness and prevention. And yes, Linda, we know you like the audiobook version of the Andy Carpenter series!

Chain to Main Local News - Thursday, November 29, 2026 Oct 29, 2026

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A section of Smith Street and Bailey Street in Waupaca remains closed as utility upgrades continue. The closed stretch, located behind Neuville Motors, is expected to remain shut down through the winter and into early spring of 2027. City officials say a confirmed reopening date has not yet been set and motorists should continue using alternate routes while crews complete the project.

City of Waupaca voters are being reminded that tomorrow is the final day for in-person absentee voting ahead of the November 3 General Election. Absentee ballot requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. tomorrow. Polls for the General Election will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, at the Waupaca Recreation Center. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Park Vista Retirement Living is hosting a Halloween Spook-tacular event in Waupaca this afternoon. The free, family-friendly celebration runs from 3 to 5 p.m. at Park Vista on County Highway QQ and will feature trick-or-treating, costumes, candy, and seasonal activities for all ages. Organizers say the event is designed to bring families, friends, and neighbors together for an afternoon of Halloween fun and community spirit.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a free open house at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center this Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. The event celebrates the annual fall salmon migration and will feature hands-on activities, games, fish identification programs, casting demonstrations, and hatchery tours. Visitors can also learn about the facility’s role in raising species including salmon, trout, walleye, muskellunge, and lake sturgeon.

Lastly, a reminder that Halloween on Main Street takes place tomorrow afternoon 4pm to 6pm downtown Waupaca. Details are found online at City of Waupaca dot org.

Chain to Main Local News - Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Oct 28, 2026

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The Waupaca Historical Society is inviting residents to experience a taste of railroad history at its annual Dinner at the Depot, set for Friday, November 13, at the historic Waupaca Railroad Depot. The menu, prepared by Sal from the Green Fountain Inn, is inspired by vintage railroad dining car menus preserved in the Society’s collection. Attendees can choose from appetizer, dinner, or combination ticket options, with proceeds supporting local history preservation efforts through the Waupaca Historical Society. Tickets are available now at the Holly History Center during normal hours.

Waupaca's holiday season will begin December 3 with the annual Yuletide Celebration Parade stepping off on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. The parade will be followed by the community tree lighting at Danes Hall Plaza. Registration is now open for the Yuletide Parade with the deadline to register November 25th @ Noon. Register online at Waupaca Area Chamber dot Com.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Bat Conservation Network are marking International Bat Week by highlighting the importance of bats and ongoing conservation efforts across the state. Four of Wisconsin’s eight bat species are listed as threatened, with populations impacted largely by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats. State wildlife officials say recent surveys have shown encouraging signs of recovery among little brown bats at some Wisconsin hibernation sites. Conservation groups are also encouraging residents to help bats by installing bat houses, planting native vegetation, reducing pesticide use, and taking other steps to create bat-friendly habitats.

Chain to Main News for Tuesday, October 27th Oct 27, 2026

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