The Chetek Alert

06/25/2025

Chetek’s downtown continues to surprise visitors as the Chetek Public Arts League works to make downtown a vibrant place for everyone, while staying true to Chetek’s roots.

06/25/2025

In less than a month, John and Michelle Law completed significant upgrades to Chetek Lanes. The lanes area was closed on May 18 and reopened on June 13, just in time for our seasonal visitors to enjoy the newly remodeled alleys.

In less than a month, John and Michelle Law completed significant upgrades to Chetek Lanes. The lanes area was closed on May 18 and reopened on June 13, just in

06/25/2025

This week’s winner of Chetek’s 2025 Catch-and-Release Fishing Photo Contest are Jack and Allison Young, of Cuba City, who recently caught and released this big bluegill while fishing on Prairie Lake. The mother-son duo caught the bluegill on June 1…

This week’s winner of Chetek’s 2025 Catch-and-Release Fishing Photo Contest are Jack and Allison Young, of Cuba City, who recently caught and released this big bluegill while fishing on Prairie

06/25/2025

The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser boys golf team came home with a lot of hardware following the Golf Coaches of Wisconsin summer banquet last week. The annual event was held on Tuesday, June 17, Thornberry Golf Course in Green Bay.

The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser boys golf team came home with a lot of hardware following the Golf Coaches of Wisconsin summer banquet last week. The annual event was held on Tuesday, June

06/25/2025

The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser boys golf team had an incredible 2025 season, taking second place at the WIAA Division 3 state tournament. Adding to the runner-up finish at state, the Bulldogs’ historic season also included the Heart O’North Conference cha…

The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser boys golf team had an incredible 2025 season, taking second place at the WIAA Division 3 state tournament. Adding to the runner-up finish at state, the Bulldogs’ historic

06/25/2025

Hundreds of spectators are expected at the Aqua Theatre for the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team’s free, action-packed ski shows that will be performed over the 51st annual Liberty Fest weekend. Chetek residents and visitors can view the ski t…

Hundreds of spectators are expected at the Aqua Theatre for the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team’s free, action-packed ski shows that will be performed over the 51st annual Liberty

06/25/2025

Most musicians probably aren’t “in the office” at 6 a.m. most mornings. However, for local singer/songwriter, Chris Kroeze, early mornings are prime time especially this time of year.

06/25/2025

The sports complex project is rolling right along. Senn Blacktop Inc. was spotted at Gotham Pioneer Park on Tuesday, June 24. The company is experienced with sports complex projects including the complex in Lake Hallie. The next phase of the project…

The sports complex project is rolling right along. Senn Blacktop Inc. was spotted at Gotham Pioneer Park on Tuesday, June 24. The company is experienced with sports complex projects including

06/18/2025

Deb Spearbecker’s lively personality is one that makes a patron’s visit to Mel’s Lakeshore memorable.

The name Debra, derived from Hebrew to mean “bee,” carries connotations of hard work, diligence, and a lively personality. Of those three attributes, Debbie Spearbecker’s lively personality is one that

06/18/2025

This week’s winner of Chetek’s 2025 Catch-and-Release Fishing Photo Contest is 4-year-old Lincoln Genens, pictured with his dad, Jacob (Roscoe, IL). Lincoln recently caught and released this walleye all by himself while fishing on Prairie Lake. Lin…

This week’s winner of Chetek’s 2025 Catch-and-Release Fishing Photo Contest is 4-year-old Lincoln Genens, pictured with his dad, Jacob (Roscoe, IL). Lincoln recently caught and released this walleye all by

06/18/2025

Dozens of families and individuals were on hand to watch the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team perform its second themed show of 2025 on Sunday, June 15. The local ski team dazzled with a variety of acts, showcasing a high-degree of difficulty …

Dozens of families and individuals were on hand to watch the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team perform its second themed show of 2025 on Sunday, June 15. The local

06/18/2025

Chetek resident Gordy Eppley, pictured above, aced hole No. 3—his third hole-in-one to date—with his 5-wood at Sioux Creek Golf Course Monday, June 16. Eppley’s hole-in-one occurred during the Monday AARP league on the group’s third hole, 151-yard p…

Chetek resident Gordy Eppley, pictured above, aced hole No. 3—his third hole-in-one to date—with his 5-wood at Sioux Creek Golf Course Monday, June 16. Eppley’s hole-in-one occurred during the Monday