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Keshena woman pleads guilty to child neglect

A rural Keshena woman who pleaded guilty to neglecting a child while allegedly maintaining a drug house was sentenced Nov. 20 to three months’ probation. Michelle E. Grignon, 35, of the Legend Lake area, and Louis J.
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Most area schools pass DPI standards
School districts in Shawano and Oconto counties have met the education standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, according to the 2023 report cards released in mid-November. Most area schools received a three-star rating, which shows the school has met the threshold for what DPI believes students should know to graduate high school.
Ho-Chunk win joint Emmy with ‘Discover Wisconsin’
“Discover Wisconsin,” the nation’s longest-running travel and tourism TV series, and longtime partner Ho-Chunk Nation have won an Emmy Award at the 65th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. Under the category for Outstanding Achievement for Arts/Entertainment Short Form Content, the partners were recognized for their digital short. In the video, “Discover Wisconsin” features Ho-Chunk native artist Truman Lowe and some of his most significant works.
Hannah Soletske wins Red Cross scholarship
Hannah Soletske, of Suring, helped save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive and earned a $1,000 scholarship as a result of her lifesaving efforts. As part of the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives program, the Coleman High School student hosted a blood drive at her school on June 7, which collected 33 blood donations. As a result, Soletske was eligible to be entered into a drawing for a scholarship and was chosen as a winner.
Workshop focuses on farm financial decisions
Farms make difficult, financially important decisions every day. At this time of the year, some of the most important ones are marketing grain, considering end-of-year tax management, land rent bids and planning for 2024 crop expenses. All of these critical decisions will be discussed at a free workshop being held Dec.
NWTC Health Sciences creates XR lab
Through a $300,000 grant from Achieving the Dream and the Brave of Heart Fund to address shortage of nurses and systemic inequalities in nursing pathways, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College launches its first Health Sciences Extended Reality Lab. This state-of-the-art facility will revolutionize the way nursing education is delivered and experienced, offering students a dynamic and immersive learning environment.
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BIRNAMWOOD ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL First trimester A HONOR ROLL Eighth grade: Alexis Kotolski, Issac Meydam, Jaydalee Prasalowicz, Sydney Schairer, Alayna Schiller, Brooklyn Sippl, Kenzie Stark Seventh grade: Reese Bernitt, Grace Fischer, Kassandrea Fischer, Sawyer Kropf, Clara Traut, Emma Tuskowski Sixth grade: Cassidy Inderdahl, Josephina Ladika, Nathan Martinez May, Gracy Rew, Brinley White B HONOR ROLL Eighth grade: Brooklynn Beran, Noah Hab
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No progress made in reckless endangerment case
A case involving a Wittenberg woman accused of pointing a firearm at a group of children in May is still unresolved after a hearing Nov. 21 in Branch 2 at the Shawano County Courthouse. Defense attorney Joseph Kaupie told Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court Judge William Kussel Jr. that he and the district attorney’s office needed additional time to discuss any potential agreements.
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