The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department (SMCHD) invites residents, partners and community stakeholders to participate in the 2026 Community Health Assessment meeting from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 at the College of Menominee Nation Cultural Learning Center.

For years, Bryan Gibson toed the line between his two passions of law enforcement and IT. Now, he uses those skills interchangeably on a regular basis for the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.

Gibson recently transferred from the county’s IT department to the sheriff’s department to serve as the new evidence specialist. He replaces Ann Holcomb, who retired.

Shawano Area Matthew 25 is searching for its next executive director following the departure of Kendra Brusewitz, who accepted a new position with Safe Haven.

The Shawano nonprofit serves individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Anyone interested in the position should contact SAM25 at 715-851-7252 or 105 E. Richmond St., Shawano.

Wisconsin had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Aug. 2, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Southern and eastern portions of the state received much needed rainfall, while dry conditions continued in northwestern areas.

Construction of a replica 1915 train depot in Mattoon continues with money still being raised to fund the project spearheaded by the Mattoon Area Historical Society.