Waupaca County, Wisconsin

811 Harding St
Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: (715) 258-6200
Fax: (715) 258-6212
www.co.waupaca.wi.us

In east-central WI, west of Green Bay; organized Feb 17, 1851 from Winnebago and Brown counties. Name Origin: From an Indian name of various interpretations; the most probable is 'place of clear water.'

Area (sq mi):: 765.33 (land 751.09; water 14.24) Population per square mile: 70.00
Population 2005: 52,563 State rank: 27 Population change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 12.20% Population 2000: 51,731 (White 97.20%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 38.50
Income 2000: per capita $18,664; median household $40,910; Population below poverty level: 6.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,798-$26,863
Unemployment (2004): 5.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 21.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.80%

Cities with population over 10,000: None

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Waupaca County Sheriff Tim Wilz tells news outlets that the home was "totally obliterated" by the Sunday morning explosion.

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The Town of Little Wolf appeals an order of the circuit court affirming the decision of the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment that the Thiel Pit, a nonmetallic mine, is a lawful nonconforming use and is, therefore, not subject to Waupaca County's newly enacted nonmetallic mining ordinance.

Due Process Violation

Paul Keller's megabuck came from Waupaca County, which continues to live up to its reputation as a super area for trophy deer.

The hot zone

Partners include the University of Wisconsin Department of Population Health Sciences and Department of Nutritional Sciences, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Partnership for Activity and Nutrition, Waupaca County Nutrition and Activity Coalition and Portage County Can Coalition.

Wisconsin partners create retail toolkits for healthier eating

Waupaca Foundry is the largest employer in the area with 1,620 people in the Waupaca county region and 2,070 employees at plants in Marinette, Wis., Tell City, Ind., and Etowah, Tenn.

Waupaca earns community awards

* Richard Yatzeck, Bear Creek Township, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, teaches Russian literature at Lawrence University in Appleton.

Fishin' in Krasnodar, Russia

of Milwaukee said last Monday that it had acquired Wisconsin's Waupaca Publishing Co., which includes the Waupaca County Post, The Chronicle of Weyauwega-Fremont, the Picture Post, and the Tri-County Advertiser as well as niche publications Wisconsin State Farmer, Wisconsin Horsemen's News and Silent Sports magazine.

M&A VALUE, QUANTITY DROP IN 2008

110,000 acres in Waupaca County. There is a marble rock formation that is of interest to the Occupation Forces.

Shendandoah Newsletter comes from long, rich tradition of ragged-looking, impassioned newsletters. (Newsletter Profile)

She wound up driving during the week to Waupaca County to teach in another school district because she simply did not want to teach in a community where an attempt had been made to destroy her husband.

A Lesson Joe McCarthy Taught Me

During the evacuation, a makeshift emergency staff was created and included men and women from the local fire and police departments, Wisconsin Gas, Wisconsin Electric, Lunda Construction, Wisconsin Central Railroad, and Waupaca County. Their coordination not only eased the smooth evacuation and re-entry programs, but also provided mental and emotional security for stricken residents.

Wisconsin Gas eases town's recovery from train explosion

Schultz<br />Case No.: 2017AP2185<br />Officials: FITZPATRICK, J.<br />Focus: OWI - Plea Withdrawal<br />Harlan Schultz pleaded no contest to a charge of fourth offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in the Waupaca County Circuit Court.

OWI - Plea Withdrawal