Christopher Bushong

Rhinelander

Multimedia Journalist at WJFW-TV (Rhinelander, WI)

Articles

Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce swinging into spring

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WJFW) – While many golf courses are open and ready for golfers to hit the green, one local chamber of commerce is hosting a Spring Swing to start the season. The Spring Swing is about competition with a side of fun. Charis Lau, the executive director of the Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce, said this event has been kicking off the golf season in Tomahawk for years. “It’s a nine-hole, two-person scramble.
Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market supporting local charities

2 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WJFW) - Most communities have their own farmers markets, but not all of them may have an impact like the local market in Tomahawk. The Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market has been setting up markets for the last 25 years. Sue Stefanich, a board member of the Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market, said every year they try and support the community.
Early gardening tips from Forth Floral

2 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) - With spring here, many people are ready to start their gardening. But with fluctuating temperatures, Forth Floral is giving some tips on when to start growing. Ruth Hempel, the co-owner of Forth Floral in Rhinelander, said usually gardening season starts early June or late May, but for anyone eager, there are some things to do in the garden. “One thing is just get in and clean your garden," Hempel said.
The Neighbors’ Place in Wausau sees more people needing support

3 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) – Many residents around the nation rely on services like food pantries. With an expensive price tag on groceries, local pantries are seeing an increase in people needing their services. The Neighbors' Place in Wausau is seeing an increase in the number of residents needing support. The goal of The Neighbors' Place is to get healthy food to people in need. Donna Ambrose, the Executive Director, said Neighbor's Place serves all of Marathon County and the surrounding areas.
The Neighbors’ Place in Wausau seeing increases in need

3 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) – Many residents around the nation rely on services like food pantries. With an expensive price tag on groceries, local pantries are seeing an increase in people needing their services. The Neighbor’s Place in Wausau is seeing an increase in the number of residents needing support. The goal of The Neighbor’s Place is to get healthy food to people in need. Donna Ambrose, the Executive Director, said Neighbor's Place serves all of Marathon County and the surrounding areas.
Lake Nokomis Cranberries invites Easter bunny to hide eggs

4 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) – Wisconsin’s state fruit is the cranberry, and one local marsh is welcoming the season by inviting the Easter Bunny to hide some eggs. Lake Nokomis Cranberry Marsh has been around for about 75 years. Mike Zawistowski, the marsh manager, said community engagement and education is important to the business.
Lake Nokomis Cranberries hosting Easter egg hunt in hopes of teaching more people about cranberries

1 month ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) – Wisconsin’s state fruit is the cranberry, and one local marsh is welcoming the season by inviting the Easter Bunny to hide some eggs. Lake Nokomis cranberry marsh has been around for about 75 years. Mike Zawistowski, the marsh manager, said community engagement and education is important to the business.
It's been a strong maple syrup season, but could be nearing an end

1 month ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

Lincoln County, Wis. (WJFW) – Maple Hollow sells maple syrup products and equipment for local syrup tappers. Owner Joe Polak said all his customers are happy with the current season. “Many of our customers that come in here to buy supplies or equipment are having their record year. It’s really rather amazing,” Polak said. Along with Maple Hollow, Christopher Petron, the owner of Nature’ly Sweet, taps some of the same trees that have been providing maple syrup for generations.
Wild Instincts welcomes two baby bears for trio currently in rehab care

1 month ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) – All year round, there are animals that find themselves needing the help of humans to survive. One local rehabilitation center is doing exactly that with three bear cubs. Every year, Wild Instincts usually takes in seven or eight bear cubs. Mark Naniot, the Director of Rehabilitation at Wild Instincts, said the most common way bears end up with him is being separated from their mother for too long.
Marathon County Park holding Dinosaur Adventure this weekend

1 month ago | wjfw.com | Christopher Bushong

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — Millions of years ago, the world was ruled by dinosaurs. Today, we try our best to understand how they lived through fossils and more. One organization is looking to educate the next generation of paleontologists. Dinosaur Adventure is an organization that travels around the nation to educate and entertain youngsters about dinosaurs. Joe Aholt, a dinosaur handler with Dinosaur Adventure, said this is their first time in Wausau.