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County officials eye purchase of Fourth Street house

Shawano County officials said they have finally resumed contact with the owner of a Fourth Street home the county is interested in purchasing.

Nick Hesse, Shawano County’s facilities management director, told the public property committee March 12 he recently talked with Meshan Latender, owner of 211 W. Fourth St.

“We got the deed straightened out,” Hesse said. “It’s just her name on the deed now.”

What do fair maps means for Wisconsin?

Oconto County community members will gather at 5:30 p.m. March 24 at Oconto City Hall, 1210 Main St., Oconto, to learn more about redistricting, gerrymandering and voting maps in Wisconsin.

Jane Benson from the Fair Maps Coalition is the scheduled speaker.

Buttermilk, cinnamon-raisin bread ideal for feast

March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph. St. Joseph is the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. He is also the patron of the Catholic Church.

The tradition of having a St. Joseph’s Day table originated in Sicily in medieval times. Loaded with many kinds of breads to share with everyone, this is a tradition that many Catholic churches and private homes still follow to this day.

Vote on conservation topics during April 13 statewide spring hearings

As sure as the arrival of robins, rain and green grass, the statewide combined Wisconsin DNR and Conservation Congress hearings are another sign of spring.

Some of the 44 conservation questions may touch most of us, including the topics of deer hunting and possible license fee increases, while others may be specific to a distant lake or river, and not interest us at all.

Bears, Tigers advance to sectional final

It’s a familiar situation for the Bonduel boys basketball team.

That’s not the case for the Tigerton Tigers, however.

Both teams are one win away from a trip to state after winning their sectional semifinal game March 12. Bonduel topped previously unbeaten Kewaunee 73-62 in Division 4 in Kaukauna, while Tigerton kept its undefeated season alive with a 54-41 win over Wabeno/Laona in a matchup of Division 5 teams in Antigo.

Shawano hockey team to join GNC

The Shawano/Bonduel boys hockey team only has one more year of an independent schedule before joining the Great Northern Conference in 2027-28.

The WIAA board of control voted March 10 to approve Shawano’s request to join the conference.

“We’re excited about it,” said Adam Gafner, Shawano/Bonduel head coach and president of the Shawano Hockey League. “There is a lot of value and purpose in joining a conference.”

Five generations celebrate Betty Geiger’s 94th birthday

Dozens of family members and friends gathered March 7 in Oconto Falls to celebrate the 94th birthday of Betty Geiger, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend whose life has been filled with family, music and community.

New website details Highway 22 work in Gillett

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced the launch of a dedicated 511 Wisconsin construction website for the upcoming reconstruction project on state Highway 22 in Gillett.

First Class Travel recognized as an all-star

Julie Bartz of First Class Travel has announced that the agency has been recognized as an All-Star Award recipient by the Mast Travel Network, one of the nation’s leading travel agency consortia.

The award honors top-producing travel advisers who demonstrate exceptional sales performance, industry expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding travel experiences for their clients.

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