The Shawano School District made a pledge more than a year ago to try and capture private donations to offset the cost of the $51.2 million referendum approved by voters in November 2024.

The Shawano Plan Commission signed off on several items Oct. 29 to help St. Gambrinus Properties, LLC, which operates Stubborn Brothers Brewery, move forward on expansion efforts.

The repair project on the dam on the Wolf River near Balsam Row Road is going smoothly, say officials with the company that owns and operates the dam.

Eight winners of the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fourth session of the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo on Oct. 31 in Indianapolis.

Joel Wondra, Shawano School District athletic and activities director, will be retiring in December after the Shawano School Board approved it Oct. 27.