July 20 Cecil 13, Shawano 1 (7 inn.) After a slow start by both teams, Cecil erupted for eight runs in the bottom of the third inning and went on to pick up a win over the Lobos in seven innings that ended because of the 10-run rule. Reese Stoltenow led off the Mudhens’ half of the third inning with his team’s first hit and Ken Casper followed with a two-run home run over the left-field fence. Garrett Engel kept the inning alive with a single and

A good home, secure from the weather and a solid place to raise a family not only works for us humans, but also for the birds. One species of birds that especially needs our help with home building is the purple martin. The purple martin is hard to miss. It’s North America’s largest swallow. According to The Cornell Lab All About Birds (AAB) website, it is one of the earliest South American migrants to arrive in the spring.

One of College of Menominee Nation’s high school cohorts staged an original short play last week. Written by CMN and Menominee Nation High School student Rikki Latender, the play “You’re Not Alone” shares the story of a high school valedictorian and track star who is struggling with a hidden addiction. The play was created in CMN’s spring 2025 playwriting course under the tutelage of Adjunct Professor Justin Eagle Gauthier.

James W. Martin, 85, of Allouez, passed July 19, 2025. Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care, De Pere.

Reynold Schmidt, 90, of Bonduel, passed away in Appleton on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Reynold was born in Bonduel on Sept. 30, 1934, son of the late Alvin and Gladys (Busch) Schmidt. Reynold grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1953.

Shawano County Board Chairman Tom Kautza said he intends to remove Supervisor Lowel Hammett from the ethics committee based on recent comments at a county board meeting. For his part, Hammett said he stands by his comments, and Kautza’s tactics won’t bother him. “On next month’s agenda, I’m going to have a line item on there to remove Lowel Hammett from the ethics committee and replace him with another board member,” Kautza told the executive com

Sunflower lovers will want to mark July 25-27 on their schedule. Bergsbaken Farms in eastern Shawano County will host its 10th and final Sunflower Festival at the farm, located at W2095 County Trunk E, Cecil.

The end of an era is around the corner for a popular family event in Shawano County. The Bergsbaken family opened the doors of their rural Cecil farm to sunflower lovers for the past decade. This year’s Sunflower Festival at Bergsbaken Farms, located at W2095 County Road E, Cecil, is scheduled for July 25-27. Not only is the festival marking its 10th anniversary this year, the Bergsbaken family also announced that it will be the last. “What began

Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening, whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view and enjoy every aspect of your garden. Weather, busy schedules and life in general can interfere with the best laid plans for any garden and landscape.