It isn’t every day that a family-owned and run restaurant reaches the milestone of being in business for 30 years.

In Shawano, there is one such place.

Luigi’s Pizza and Pasta in Shawano celebrated its 30th anniversary on Dec. 26.

If you’ve been curled up under a blanket with a pile of snacks and a TV remote for much of this punishing winter, maybe it’s time to venture outside for a little fun and sun.

As winter fluctuates between cold and less cold, one thing remains the same — the need for quick and easy meal ideas.

Muffins are great for grab-and-go breakfasts. If you make them yourself, they can be healthy, too. I have made many kinds of muffins, but normally just use quick bread batter baked into a muffin shape. This works great, but I do like trying real muffin recipes every now and then.

Elle Woods trades in her pink high heels for a briefcase in pursuit of love in the Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. musical “Legally Blonde.”

Growing up on a dairy farm, us kids had a couple of favorite cows and a few kitties. Our dad, when he was a little boy, had gotten bit by a dog, traumatizing him, so we had but one dog, and that was after us four kids cajoled and convinced him we should do this.

Sacred Heart Parish celebrated the sacrament of holy confirmation Feb. 7, as 13 young disciples were sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and strengthened for their lifelong journey of faith. In front, from left, are Kendall Knope, Chloe Gilling, Brezeis Breaker, Andrea Walby and Eden Berns. Middle row, from left, are Caiden Cappert, McKenna Yeager, Gabrielle Gumieny, Isabella Martens and Addyson Kust.

During winter, many people living with osteoarthritis experience firsthand how cold weather may intensify their symptoms. Fortunately, there are steps people can take that may help ease those cold-related aches and pains, a sports medicine physician with ThedaCare said.

Distinguishing between a basic respiratory illness and a more serious condition in children may pose a challenge for some caregivers.

That’s why a ThedaCare pediatrician offered advice on when to manage the symptoms at home and when to seek help.

Imagine walking into your local grocery store and smiling at a young mom with a newborn.

You’d never know it’s her first time out since a life-threatening delivery. After hours of labor, she hemorrhaged, but a blood transfusion saved her life. She’ll never know whose blood she received, but it could have been yours.