It started out as an ambitious project to make the history of Shawano more prominent, but now Shawano Has History has caught the eye of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

A call about a 10-year-old jumping off the bridge along the Wolf River between the city of Shawano and town of Richmond turned out to have a happy ending after it was discovered that an older man had jumped in and was just fine.

With an open slot for governor on the ballot in 2026, a large group of Democrats has jumped into the ring.

Francesca Hong, the Democratic socialist and Madison Assembly representative, has narrowly led most polling in a crowded Democratic field, with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes close behind, though the majority of respondents have said they don’t know who they will support.

NorthLakes Community Clinic invites the public to its annual Lakewood community appreciation event from 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the clinic, located at 15397 State Highway 32.

This free, family-friendly gathering is open to everyone and offers an opportunity for neighbors to get together, enjoy food and activities, and celebrate the community spirit that makes Lakewood special.

Wisconsin had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending July 12, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A mostly dry week allowed for hay to be cut in addition to fertilizer and herbicide applications.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 2% very short, 11% short, 79% adequate and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2% very short, 13% short, 76% adequate and 9% surplus.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

July 9