An ex-Keshena man who sold fentanyl to an undercover officer at the Menominee Casino Resort was sentenced Monday in federal court to 12 years in prison to be followed by eight years supervised release. According to court documents, Charles A. Parham, also known as “Red” or “Cuzzo,” met with an undercover police office on Sept. 29, 2023, when Parham sold the officer about 5 grams of heroin. On Oct.

Susan Jean (Benka) Golding, 57, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly in her home on June 23, 2024. Sue was born on June 21, 1967, to parents Erwin and Jean (Collins) Benka, in Hartford. Sue was the dearest sister of Maureen (Bud) McCormick and Kathyrn (Christian) Benedict; proud aunt of Aidan (Raychel), Evan (Katie), Aileen, Liam, Ian, Eoin McCormick, Bailey and Delaney Benedict. Sue worked for the Menominee County Health and Human Services Divis

UW-River Falls Kylee Stelzer, Suring, was among 676 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following fall commencement in December 2023.

The Shawano Parks and Recreation Department is conducting an online survey in pursuit of a $4 million grant to improve the Shawano Recreation Center, 220 E. Division St. The survey consists of a dozen questions with yes or no answers.

Men’s health encompasses a spectrum of challenges, from heart disease to cancer and more. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights higher mortality rates among men in the United States due to these conditions, emphasizing the critical need for proactive health care measures. At the forefront of proactive health management is preventative care.

The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) recently held its annual election of officers, resulting in the reappointment of Sara LaBarge as vice chair and the appointment of Tina Tourtillott to fill the open seat vacated by Marcus Denny. LaBarge is a continuing member of the board, originally appointed in 2020.