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Chamber board members chosen for 2025

The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce recently named new board members and officers for 2025. Ben Hartwig, Twig’s Beverage, has been named president; John Opichka, Community Education Initiative, is president-elect; Leann Gueths, Novolex is past president; and Mike Papendorf, Bonduel State Bank, is treasurer. Newly elected board members are Jodi Anderson, Value Added Distributors; Jeannie Otto, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Raul Beltra
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Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 5 Deputies responded to 15 incidents, including a probation violation on County Road A in the Town of Bartelme; shoplifting at Dollar General, 411 N. State Highway 22, Cecil; harassment on Lake Drive in the Town of Washington; weapon offense on South Mission Street in Wittenberg; two 911 calls; three reckless driving incidents; one traffic hazard; two welfare checks; two crashes, one involving deer. Jan.
Aspirus Health announces top baby names of 2024
Aspirus Health announced the top baby names of 2024 as chosen by families across its health system (excluding Aspirus St.
Green Bay man charged in reservation death
A Shawano woman and two men were recently indicted in federal court in separate cases on involuntary manslaughter and drug offenses. According to court records, Desmond L. Waukau Jr., 21, allegedly caused the death of a male passenger in a BMW sedan Waukau was driving May 19 on the Menominee Reservation.
Suring basketball to host military night
Suring High School will hold its military night at the Suring vs. Gillett boys basketball game Jan. 16. There will be a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person; veterans eat for free. There will also be bucket raffles, 50/50 raffles and more during the evening to benefit Old Glory Honor Flight’s Freedom to Liberty flight. Shirts are available to order online by Jan.
Singing ice can be found on the flowage
One of my most popular columns of 2024 was the one about psithurism, trees talking to each other.
Hollander partners with cafes to celebrate workers
Hollander Chocolate Company spread holiday cheer in Shawano and Port Washington this season by partnering with local coffee shops and cafes to honor the communities’ public workers. They offered free hot chocolate and discounted specialty chocolate drinks throughout the holidays as a thank you to those who keep the community safe, connected and thriving. Public workers, including first responders, health care staff, educators, and city and county
Strong second half lifts Gillett over Florence
Dec, 30 Gillett 68, Florence 59 A strong second half by Gillett propelled them to a 62-59 win over Florence. Trailing 34-31 at halftime, the Tigers outscored their guests by 12 points in the second half to secure the win. Jesse DeBauch led all scorers with 29 points, including 11-of-13 from the free throw line. Ryan Pensis added 14 points.
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