By Staff Writer: Grace Anders On June 21, 2025, Vernon Trails became one of 25 recipients out of nearly 1,000 applicants to receive a T-Mobile Hometown Grant in the amount of $48,390. Vernon Trails is a volunteer driven non-profit with a mission to create, expand and upkeep multi-use trails in Vernon County, WI. Since Vernon Trails was founded 19 years ago,…
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Lumberjack Day in the Clouds
By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Sept. 13 is a fun-filled day in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. The Village put on the 32nd year of Lumberjack Day at Zenith Park. This is a fun day of competition, food, arts, and crafts. The competition consists of participants hurling axes toward the bullseye and wielding chainsaws to cut logs. For more of an old-fashioned competition, contestants cut across the grain of the logs using a buck crosscut saw. The buck crosscut is a long blade…
How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Walk into any grocery store and nearly every label boasts added protein, from cereals to snack foods to baked goods. Protein is everywhere, but how much do you really need to be healthy and strong? Proteins are molecules made up of amino acids found in many foods and play…
A Guide to Financial Literacy for College Students
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For many students, managing money is a new responsibility that can feel overwhelming. However, understanding and managing your personal finances is one of the most important skills you can develop at college. Learning to budget, save, and borrow responsibly now will set you up for long-term success. The foundation…
Crawford Dominates Canelo, Seals Legacy in Super fight Showdown
By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco In a performance that will echo through boxing history, Terence “Bud” Crawford delivered a masterclass against Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, earning a unanimous decision victory and solidifying his place among the sport’s all-time greats. From the opening bell, Crawford controlled the pace, using slick footwork, pinpoint counters, and relentless pressure to…
