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Published by admin on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 4:15pm

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COVID-19 Journal - The archive chronicling a pandemic

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:45pm

Welcome to the storage space for the older stories on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Holt & Bascom Logging Camp Museum closes for 2020

Published by admin on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 4:50pm

TOWNSEND — The coronavirus that has ravaged our country has ended our 2020 season before it even began, something none of us at Holt & Balcom could ever have imagined. This will be the first summer in many decades that the camp will be closed. Please know this was not an easy or quick decision.

Ski Sharks shows on hold

Published by admin on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 3:57pm

SHAWANO — The Shawano Ski Sharks announced that the start of their summer shows will not begin at the start of June as they have in the past because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The organization announced the news in a Facebook post Thursday afternoon. Dave Passehl, the president of the Ski Sharks, confirmed that the start of shows are on hold.

Municipalities allocated federal funds for COVID-19 response

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 7:12pm

MADISON — Every town, village, city and federally recognized tribe in the state of Wisconsin will receive some cash under what Gov. Tony Evers dubbed the “Routes to Recovery: Local Government Aid Grants” program, described as a $200 million effort aimed at helping local leaders address some of their most urgent and unique COVID-19 recovery needs.

Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), Routes to Recovery Grants are funded by $200 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars.

Going outdoors means risk of ticks

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 7:03pm

With spring here and summer just around the corner, many are spending more time outdoors in areas where ticks are active. Prevea Health offers the following tips and reminders to help everyone recognize and treat tick-related incidents.

Local casino partially opens for business

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 5:19pm

North Star Mohican Casino Resort in Bowler opened Tuesday with limited capacity and restricted hours, according to a posting on their Facebook page.

For this initial opening, no smoking will be allowed in the casino. The facility will close at 3 a.m. for deep cleaning and reopen at 7 a.m.

All guests will be allowed to enter through the main entrance or the east entrance near the bingo hall.

Home delivery

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 4:57pm

A black bear grabbed at a house-shaped bird feeder in an attempt to get a meal May 26 at the Eric Lindstrom home on Old Lake Road north of Shawano. Lindstrom said the bear was in the yard for about an hour in bright daylight, then came back later in the day. It is the first one the family has seen in more than 10 years. The bear found the feeder just a couple of feet from the back of the house, Lindstrom said. The family took down the feeder.

Eric Lindstrom

Savvy Senior: How to make the most of your telehealth appointment

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:37pm

Dear Savvy Senior,

I manage a large doctor’s clinic that treats hundreds of seniors each month. We are moving to more telehealth visits to help keep our patients safe at home during the coronavirus pandemic, but this new way of seeing a doctor is befuddling to many of our elder patients. Can you write a column educating patients on how to prepare for a telehealth appointment?

Regular Reader

Dear Reader,

Savvy Senior: What to know about advance care planning in the age of COVID-19

Published by admin on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:34pm

Dear Savvy Senior,

All this horrible coronavirus carnage got me thinking about my own end-of-life decisions if I were to get sick. Can you recommend some good resources that can help me create a living will or advance directive, or other pertinent documents? I’ve put it off long enough.

Almost 70.

Dear Almost,