Community 20 December 2021

NEW Media seeks participants for new food feature in 2022

NEW Media is planning to kick off a new feature in 2022 called “Inside the Kitchens of Northeast Wisconsin,” which will feature local recipes and the cooks who craft them. What makes this feature different from food features in other publications is that there is a detailed story where the focus is on the food itself and why it is enjoyed so much. NEW Media is looking for those who have an old family recipe that has been passed down from generati
Community 20 December 2021
‘Buckle Up’ holiday campaign returns after hiatus
Each Christmas and New Year’s holiday week, Grieves Chiropractic Clinic — in association with the Shawano Police Department, Shawano County Sheriff’s Department, WTCH Radio and the Shawano Leader — presents the “Shawano Buckle Up for Bucks and Lives” campaign. At select Shawano locations, volunteers will give away cash and T-shirts to drivers using their seat belts.
Community 20 December 2021
Gresham ice rink awaits winter weather
Community resources came together in a hurry to establish an ice rink in downtown Gresham. Annette Ejnik, owner of Pa’s Ice Cream Shoppe on Main Street, recently purchased the old, rarely used volleyball court across the street from Pa’s. The autumn leaves had fallen, and she wanted to make use of the property for winter activities.
Community 14 December 2021
Christmas cantata returns to Gillett
For the first time in two years, there will be a Christmas cantata at St. John’s Lutheran Church (the “Clock Church”) at 101 W. Main Street in Gillett. An ecumenical choir will present a 45-minute musical celebration of “Christmas in His Presence” with singers and narration at four performances, two before Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21. After Christmas there will be performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 and a final performance at 2 p.m.
Community 14 December 2021
Sobecks honored with Lions Community Service Award
Dan and Joan Sobeck were presented the Lena Lions Community Service Award by Lena Lion President Lisa Misco during the club’s annual Christmas banquet at the Holiday Inn Kelly Lake. The award was in appreciation for their hard work and dedication to their family farm business, and the support the family farm has given to the Lena Lions Club in sponsoring ads for the Lena Lions fish fry and Dairy Fest in September, as well as for donating to the p
Community 23 November 2021
NWTC offers code class for youth, community
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College campuses in Marinette and Oconto Falls will host a free in-person hour of code class on Dec. 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to attend. Members of the general public who have an interest in coding are also welcome. No experience in programming is needed.
Community 23 November 2021
Club Notes: Lena Lions
The Lena Lions Club honored Samara Katelyn Van Ark, daughter of Lee Van Ark and Carrie Smith, as the student of the month for November. Van Ark is a senior at Lena High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. Van Ark is an active member of the cross country, basketball and track teams.
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