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New rules change when, where postmarks are processed

The old assumption that mail dropped in a blue box gets postmarked that day is gone.

Municipal clerks are posting notices all across websites and social media accounts telling taxpayers not to wait until the last minute to mail tax payments.

Incumbents filing paperwork for reelection

Several Shawano County Board supervisors have completed the necessary paperwork to seek reelection in the April 7 general election.

County Clerk Raymond Rigsby said District 11 Supervisor James Przybylski, District 12 Supervisor Kathy Luebke and District 17 Supervisor Allan Kuhn were among the first incumbents to turn in validated nomination packets.

Governor signs WNA-backed public notice font bill

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Dec. 9 signed Senate Bill 440, now known as 2025 Wisconsin Act 72, relating to the required font for published legal notices by Wisconsin newspapers.

The legislation was sponsored in the Assembly by Rep. Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville, and in the Senate by Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood.

DATCP accepting grant applications for specialty crops

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until March 3, 2026.

Hammett fighting for supervisor seat

2 dozen crashes occur during weather event

Santa lands at Shawano airport in style

Santa Claus decided to leave the sleigh and reindeer at home Dec. 13 as he took a Cirrus Vision SF 50 jet to the Shawano Municipal Airport to visit more than 200 families eager for the jolly old elf to get their Christmas wishes solidified before the big night.

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