The Shawano School District announced it has been awarded over $1 million to be used to pay for the cost of the iPads distributed this September from the Emergency Connectivity Fund, part of the Federal Communication Commission’s funding in support of schools providing equipment and broadband services for students and families. This funding blends in directly to the investments already put into network and connectivity for students and staff, acc

Wade Fernandez will be performing a concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at First Congregational Church of Christ, 724 E. South River St., Appleton. At the concert, a freewill offering will be received to benefit the Waking Women Healing Institute, started by Kristen Welch, of Gresham, to address and prevent Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and acts of sexual violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirits.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on proposed improvements to U.S. Highway 45 from Gollnow Road in Shawano County to Waupaca County C in Clintonville.

The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program of Eastern and Central Shawano County has announced the 2021 campaign is underway. The Toys for Tots program for Eastern and Central Shawano County provides new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children at Christmas.

The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations from the community for the next Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Every year, the chamber recognizes exceptional businesses and individuals who have contributed to the community’s overall quality of life in a very positive way. The award recipients will be announced at the chamber’s annual awards celebration on Jan.

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has kicked off a contest that challenges all 4-H members to explore their creativity. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Celebrates the Arts art contest is open to any current Wisconsin 4-H member, with cash prizes totaling nearly $1,000. The contest will be held virtually, with photos of all entries submitted electronically. Entries are being accepted now through Dec.