Staff with the Shawano School District dominated much of the time Jan. 26 as the district held one of two listening sessions intended to give them direction on what should be eliminated, altered or trimmed to help cut $1.6 million from its operational budget for the next school year.

Emily Kazik, a payroll technician in the Shawano County administration department, has been chosen as the new county treasurer.

Kazik will complete the unexpired term of Deb Wallace, who resigned in December. The four-year term will expire in January 2029.

Kazik’s hiring was approved by the executive committee Jan. 21. The county board was expected to approve her new status Jan. 28.

Girl Scouts are kicking off their cookie season by welcoming Exploremores to the cookie lineup.

Girl Scouts throughout central and northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are ready to embark on the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Patti Shafto-Carlson, CEO of Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, said all net proceeds stay local, helping fund camps, service projects, travel and leadership experiences.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is an IRS program designed to provide free basic tax assistance to low- to moderate-income families, generally less than $65,000. Returns can be prepared for those who qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit and Homestead Credit.

Volunteers who have completed IRS requirements will be preparing and e-filing the returns.

The Partners of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to a luncheon and love basket raffle Feb. 13, an event that raises money to support programs at the hospital.