The old assumption that mail dropped in a blue box gets postmarked that day is gone.

Municipal clerks are posting notices all across websites and social media accounts telling taxpayers not to wait until the last minute to mail tax payments.

Several Shawano County Board supervisors have completed the necessary paperwork to seek reelection in the April 7 general election.

County Clerk Raymond Rigsby said District 11 Supervisor James Przybylski, District 12 Supervisor Kathy Luebke and District 17 Supervisor Allan Kuhn were among the first incumbents to turn in validated nomination packets.

UW-Milwaukee

Joseph Berg, Sobieski, is among the more than 1,300 prospective candidates for degrees attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises Dec. 21.

He will receive a bachelor of science degree from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.

UW-Whitewater

As you sit in your cozy warm house, blanket on your lap, the outdoor temperature in single digits, do you ever look out your window at your backyard birds and wonder, “How are they not freezing out there?” I have, so I decided to investigate.

The holidays are here, and you are probably seeing many traditional holiday plants for sale at your favorite flower shop and garden center. These may or may not be part of your holiday traditions but knowing a bit about their lore can be something fun to share at holiday gatherings.

On Dec. 16, 2025, heaven welcomed another angel. Marlene Jarvey passed away peacefully and will be held in the hearts of those who loved her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother whose warmth and love have touched each generation.

Marlene was born May 23, 1933, to George and Mary (Rhode) Gillis.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Dec. 9 signed Senate Bill 440, now known as 2025 Wisconsin Act 72, relating to the required font for published legal notices by Wisconsin newspapers.

The legislation was sponsored in the Assembly by Rep. Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville, and in the Senate by Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until March 3, 2026.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Lena 68, Suring 45

Lena used a strong second-half performance to run away with a 68-45 win over Suring.

Freshman Ella Thomson scored 14 points to lead the Wildcats. Senior Madilyn Thomson added 12, and freshman Alisa Finger contributed another 10.