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District mulling options for SCMS future

Construction work is winding down on the Shawano School District’s 2024 referendum, and now officials are looking toward the next big project — Shawano Community Middle School.

Price tag for ambulance contract goes up $43K

An increase in how much the Oconto Falls Area Joint Ambulance Service wants next year from the city of Oconto Falls has City Administrator Peter Wills struggling to figure out where the extra funding will come from.

Turn in old prescription drugs

The semiannual Drug Take Back Day will be held Oct. 24 when residents are encouraged to turn over their unused and expired prescription drugs to law enforcement for proper disposal.

“We have mobile collection sites in Bonduel, Ho-Chunk and up on the Stockbridge, so people don’t have to drive all they way into the sheriff’s office,” Shawano County Sheriff George Lenzner said.

Mobile sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More drivers slow down, move over for disabled vehicles

A new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that more than 90% of drivers reported slowing down or moving over the last time they passed a disabled vehicle, tow truck or police vehicle on the shoulder.

However, previous observational research found that only 64% of drivers actually changed lanes or reduced their speed when required. More than one-third (36%) did neither.

Funds donated to Shawano County disabled veterans

The Gresham Fall Harvest Day and Car Show on Sept. 26 raised $3,500 for the Disabled American Veterans of Shawano County. From left, are Nick, Cindy and Tony Jungenberg from Jungles On Main, Charles Vandenplas of the Disabled American Veterans and Randy Van Hoof, car show organizer.

 

Public records request on MISD funds denied

The Menominee Indian School District has denied a resident’s public records request regarding over $7 million that was transferred from the district’s general fund to capital projects.

Legend Lake resident Gregg Malmstrom sent a letter to Menominee Indian School Board President David Miller on July 20 regarding the transfer of funds that took place during the 2024-25 school year. Malmstrom asked for four things:

Toney seeks to unseat Kaul, citing broken promises

Eric Toney is hoping to replace Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul in November. To do that, he’s been criss-crossing the state to meet with voters and tell about his mission to bring better justice to Wisconsin.

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