Folks looking to the sky when ducks fly by might see some that have been tagged by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

DNR wildlife technicians like Roberta Bushmaker put bands on birds all over the state. Bushmaker recently completed another round this summer helping to tag mallard and wood ducks to keep track of populations in places like the Navarino Wildlife Area.

Members of Oconto American Legion Post 74 recently directed $500 to the purchase of back-to-school supply backpacks.

The packs were assembled by the staff at Bay Impressions, 1109 Main St., Oconto, and then provided directly to the Oconto Unified School District.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is issuing a warning that the elderly community is being targeted by scammers claiming to be their grandchildren.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network — an initiative designed to help community colleges reform programs in ways that improve student outcomes — ensuring students earn degrees that lead to good-paying jobs.

Since 1930, the village of Suring has hosted celebrations on Labor Day weekend.

The festivities for the 95th annual event began Aug. 29 and continued through Sept. 1. Much of the fun was based out of Veterans Memorial Park, yet a brat fry, rummage and book sale took place within walking distance of the park.

Jeff Styczynski is no stranger to the Shawano County Fair.

In fact, this year marked his 50th year of being involved with the Labor Day tradition.

He grew up like other youngsters, showing animals at the fair and even traveling to the Wisconsin State Fair to do so. Styczynski joined fair committees, served nine years on the fair board and is superintendent of the Dairy Show (junior show and open class).