Nearly 40 outdoor enthusiasts participated in the first Shawano Pathways winter hike of 2026 on Jan. 3 at Kroenke Lake State Natural Area.

The event, a moonlight hike held on the night of the Wolf Moon — the first full moon of the new year — featured a winter trek through the state natural area and around the lake.

Another banner year is expected for the Hometown Heroes group that honors local veterans.

Applications for veterans to be featured on a banner hung along South Main Street are now being accepted.

All Menards home improvement stores are now serving as a drop site for local food pantries through March.

Menards offers a variety of nonperishable food items that can be donated to the food pantries, from boxes of cereal to cans of soup that can be found in its grocery department for immediate donation.

There is a large collection box near the exit doors to place donations.

The drive runs through March 31.

Isabela Booth, left, and Sofia Booth with the Tri-County 4-H work to decorate some planters in one of the classes for Spark Saturday, held Jan. 10 at Shawano Community High School. Spark Saturday gave current and prospective 4-H members a chance to see what was available to youths who join a 4-H club.

Friday, Jan. 9

Xavier 57, Shawano 51

With a major milestone in her sights, Shawano’s Leah Nordin entered the Jan. 9 home game against Xavier just 11 points shy of 2,000 career points.

A layup in the game put the UW-bound senior in the record books.

• Robert P. Dodge, 32, Green Bay, pleaded no contest Jan. 6 to three misdemeanor charges of resisting or obstructing an officer. The charges were amended from felony counts in a plea agreement. Judge William Kussel Jr. levied fines and forfeitures of $5,216.50.

• Nicholas Donald Collar, 32, New London, pleaded no contest Oct. 27 to possession of THC (second or subsequent offense) and felony bail jumping. Judge Jay Conley levied fines and sentenced him Jan. 6 to 72 days in county jail, time deemed served.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Jan. 11

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Jan. 5