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School board approves revised safety plan

The Shawano School Board unanimously approved a comprehensive school safety plan Dec. 22 slated to go into effect for the new year, even though multiple board members did not receive the 119-page plan until minutes before the vote took place.

Retired dentist banned from SCHS

Jeff Zander, a retired dentist, has been banned from Shawano Community High School after decades of working with students, and he made it clear during the Dec. 22 Shawano School Board meeting that he is not happy.

NWTC, ThedaCare welcome community to hands-on nursing open house

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and ThedaCare, Shawano, recently welcomed community members, students, and health care professionals to an open house showcasing one of Wisconsin’s most innovative approaches to rural nursing education: hands-on training inside a working hospital.

Cruisers Yachts expands FLY series with 50-foot flybridge

Cruisers Yachts announced the launch of the all-new 50 FLY, the newest addition to its FLY series. Building on the success of the 57 FLY, the 50 FLY brings big-boat features, refined design and long-range livability to an owner-operator-friendly size.

Pulaski counselor receives state award for her work


Candice Bogacz is the 2026 recipient of the Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA) Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I was just blown away,” Bogacz said about when she received the call from WCSA letting her know that she was selected for the award. “It’s such an honor.”

Bogacz is the school counselor at Pulaski Community School District’s Glenbrook Elementary School. She has been in the position for almost 20 years.

Oconto Falls High School staff member arrested on misconduct allegation

An Oconto Falls High School teacher has been arrested on allegations of misconduct, Oconto Falls School District Superintendent Stuart Russ wrote in a letter to district staff and families.

Oconto County Jail records show the man was booked into the jail the evening of Dec. 14 on suspicion of sexual misconduct by school staff and fourth-degree sexual assault.

Neopit couple charged with child abuse, neglect

A Neopit couple whose infant child suffered burns to the torso and broken bones have each been indicted by a federal grant jury on single counts of child abuse and child neglect.

If convicted, Louis A. Tucker, 23, and Nyomi L.M. Acosta, 21, each face a maximum of 17 1/2 years in prison, a period of supervised release and fines.

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