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Billionaires flooding court race with cash

Wisconsin is in the midst of another major election, and familiar billionaire megadonors are trying to outdo each other. On Jan. 10, Wall Street legend and bogeyman to the political right George Soros gave the Democratic Party of Wisconsin $1 million, according to records filed with the state. On Jan.
Scams pop up in wake of Joann closures
With the news that retailer Joann Fabrics declared bankruptcy and announced the closure of all physical store locations, scammers are wasting no time setting up fake going out of business and liquidation websites. You see an online ad on social media for a Joann “going-out-of-business” sale. You click on the ad, which takes you to a website that looks quite identical to the real Joann website with the company’s real logo and images.
4 Panthers earn all-conference unanimous selections
Several Oconto Falls athletes earned North Eastern Conference all-conference honors for their efforts during the 2024-25 wrestling and basketball seasons. Junior Rylie Shallow was a unanimous selection for the girls basketball first team.
Gregory G. Mignon
Gregory G. Mignon, 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 5, 2025. He was born in Appleton on July 28, 1949, to Raymond and Elaine (Schwitzer) Mignon. Greg graduated from Kaukauna High School and dedicated his career to working as a machine operator at Luvata. On June 28, 1969, he married LaVerne Delfosse, and together they raised two sons. Greg liked shooting darts, golfing, hunting and fishing.
Shawano Community High School honor roll listed
Officials at Shawano Community High School have announced the names of students who earned placement on the 2024-25 first semester honor roll. Highest Honor 4.00 Grade 12: Olivia A. Anderson, Parker R. Beyer, Makenna R. Bubolz, Bailey L. DeFere, Vivian Duong, Abby N. Hicks, Emerson M. Knope, Tyler J. Kuhn, Delanie M. Kunze, Kennedi M. Meyers, Akyrie A. Onesti, Evony S. Perez, Isabella K. Perez, Trinity M. Popelka, Elias H. Popp, Hadley M.
William C. Hupke
William C. Hupke, 91, of Clintonville, passed away March 10, 2025. Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Clintonville.
SDI using art form to drive home science
Comics have entertained and informed for decades, but the College of Menominee Nation’s Sustainable Development Institute hopes that its foray into the artistic side of things will help to not only educate people on the sustainability of the environment but also serve as a tool to help revive the Menominee language. “We’re really happy to bring this idea and have it in print,” said Jennifer Gauthier, SDI director and one of four people involved w
Billie Frechette completes John Dillinger’s story
The story ran just inches below the Shawano Evening Leader masthead. On Jan.
Gardening With Melinda Myers: Garden longer with less muscle strain, fatigue
That first full day in the garden may find you tired, sunburned and stiff. Whether you are a young or young-at-heart gardener, include some strategies to help extend your enjoyment and reduce fatigue and muscle strain so you can keep gardening longer each day and for years to come. No matter your age, it’s important to protect your joints when gardening. Use a kneeler pad or knee pads to protect your knees.
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