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Betty J. Galler

Betty J. Galler, 94, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday morning, June 17, 2015, at Evergreen Care Center in Shawano. The former Betty Brown was born April 26, 1921, in the Welsh settlement of Belmont Township, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. She is a daughter of the late Will and Annie (Davis) Brown. She attended school in Rewey and later graduated from Mineral Point High School. On May 26, 1943, she was united in marriage to Franklin M.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department June 16 Police logged 25 incidents, including the following: Runaway — Police investigated a juvenile runaway complaint in the 500 block of South Cleveland Street. OAR — Police investigated a 25-year-old man for operating after revocation and bail jumping on Richmond Street and Airport Drive. Property — Police responded to a three vehicle rear-end car property damage accident at Charlie’s County Market, 521 S. Main St.
Gender equality doesn’t translate to playing field
Caitlyn Jenner’s new look opened up a lot of discussion over the past few news cycles, and brought about some relevant questions. Like this one: How would Bruce Jenner have fared in the 1976 Summer Olympic Games had he already undergone sex reassignment surgery and competed against the women? Jenner is 65 years old, which is unfortunate from the standpoint that she is well past her physical prime, and there is no way of knowing now how she might
Bart Starr taking part in stem cell trial
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Video prompts suspensions at poultry producer
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City hires full-time zoning administrator/building inspector
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Sex offender wins conditional release from institution
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Golf course uses grant for upgrades
Shawano Lake Golf Course has received an interior grant totaling $5,000 through Shawano Country Vision 2017. The matching grant was awarded to help cover renovation costs at the business located at W5714 Lake Drive in Shawano.
Retiring Old Glory
Shawano American Legion Post 117 retired 1,742 worn and tattered U.S. flags Sunday in observance of Flag Day. With about two dozen people on hand, the Sons of the American Legion conducted the annual ceremonial burning. “All of these American flags have been inspected and have been found unserviceable,” said Pete Krolow, a Sons of the American Legion member.
BABA Roundup
EAST DIVISION MARION 3, CLINTONVILLE 2 WP - Cody Reimer LP - Nick Hogan MARION: Jake Westphal was 2 for 4; Mark Miller was 2 for 4; Jared Sonnenberg was 2 for 4. CLINTONVILLE: Parker Mendl was 3 for 5; Nick Hogan was 3 for 3; Garrick Morgan was 2 for 4 with a triple. NEOPIT 7, SHAWANO 1 WP - Alex Peters LP - Ben Schiedermayer NEOPIT: Dustin Peters was 2 for 3; Levi O’Kimosh was 2 for 4; Brandon Frechette was 2 for 3; Tasa Grignon was 2 for 3. SHA
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