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.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Jan. 25

Deputies responded to 25 incidents, including suspicious activity at True North, 413 N. Genessee St., Wittenberg; trespassing on County Road Y in the Town of Belle Plaine; disorderly conduct at North Star Casino Resort, W12180 County Road A, Bowler; two reckless driving incidents; four welfare checks; four crashes.

Jan. 24

Oconto Falls High School is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Wall of Fame, an honor recognizing graduates who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership beyond their high school years.