Chain to Main Podcast
News, interviews and information from Waupaca, Wisconsin. This podcast is a service of the City of Waupaca Community Media department.
Listen on:
Episodes
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, May 15th, I'm Durant Popple.
The Waupaca County suicide prevention coalition will be hosting the 10th annual walk in hope walk in memory tomorrow. This annual Run/Walk fundraising event brings people together to honor loved ones, support one another, and raise awareness that no one is alone. The event will begin at Swan Park, check in and registration is available starting at 9. There will be a guest speaker starting at 10, then the walk will start immediately after the speaker. You can learn more about this group or their mission on their website, Waupaca dash saves dot org.
The Waupaca High School Robotics Team is doing a Brat Fry tomorrow to kick off their 2026-2027 Tournament season. They will start serving at 11am and running until 2pm or until they run out of food. This will be located at 426 Wisconsin Street in Waupaca. There will be hot dogs, brats, and pulled pork sandwiches, available in a meal, served with a bottle of water and choice of chips, or food and be purchased individually.
The Waupaca farmers market will be starting up again starting tomorrow. This will be typically taking place on the city square, each Saturday through October, 9am until 1. There is now also a matching program for SNAP, Senior and WIC FMNP checks so you could get double the usual fruits and vegetables. Throughout the year, vendors may change and events including live music may also be ongoing during the market. You can keep up to date with information from their Facebook page.
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.
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
The Waupaca Police Department recognized Police and Fire Commissioner Jim Schulz for 25 years of service to the City of Waupaca. Schulz, who is not seeking another term, was honored for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to public safety over the past quarter century. The department thanked him for his lasting impact on the community.
Volunteer Waupaca is preparing for a great community event as the Volunteer Waupaca Day of Service is held this Saturday. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Upper South Park, where volunteers will gather before heading out to work on projects throughout the community. The day wraps up with a celebration including refreshments, entertainment, and prizes. Organizers say the family-friendly event brings residents together to make a positive impact on the community. You may still register to participate on Saturday, volunteerfoxcities.org/volunteer-waupaca/.
“Book lovers and DIY car enthusiasts — mark your calendars! The Waupaca Area Public Library’s ‘First Look’ Used Book Sale is happening This Saturday, May 16th, moved up this month because of Memorial Day weekend. This special sale features books, puzzles, and even Chilton car manuals! Stop by the library lobby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to see all available books for sale.
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, May 8th, I'm Durant Popple.
Volunteer Waupaca is preparing for a great community event as the Volunteer Waupaca Day of Service returns next week Saturday. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Upper South Park, where volunteers will gather before heading out to work on projects throughout the community. The day wraps up with a celebration including refreshments, entertainment, and prizes. Organizers say the family-friendly event brings residents together to make a positive impact, with t-shirts available for the first 150 participants.
The Waupaca Area Genealogical Society will be holding a presentation tomorrow at 9 at the Holly History Center. Led by Twin City Monument Works, they will talk about cemetery monuments: the types of stones and how to properly clean them. Anyone is welcome, as the event is at no cost, and is made for genealogists, local historians, cemetery volunteers, or anyone interested in preserving historic monuments. More information can be found on the genealogical society's website: WAGS W I dot org.
Hartman Creek State Park has naturalist most weekends through October. Tomorrow morning starting at 8am, will be a morning bird walk, an easy one mile walk on the accessible Dike Trail on Hartman Lake. Anyone is welcome; some binoculars will be available, but it is recommended you bring your own if you have some. Starting at 8 PM, sounds of the night! The camp host will take a short easy walk to listen to and learn about frogs, whippoorwills, and other night creatures. This trail is accessible and paved; but please no dogs. These programs are at no cost, but standard park pass is needed. More information on these and future programs can be found online at friends of Hartman Creek dot org.
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.
Thursday May 07, 2026