12 May 2015

Dollars for Scholars redistributing unclaimed scholarships

Area residents seeking financial help to continue their education will get a boost from unclaimed scholarship money originally allocated for the Shawano Community High School Class of 2014. Shawano Dollars for Scholars reported at the group’s annual meeting Monday at SCHS that approximately 40 new graduates did not claim their 2014 scholarship awards. The group responded by voting unanimously to modify language in its bylaws and to redistribute a
12 May 2015
US corn, soybean crops expected to dip slightly
The government says farmers are expected to grow 13.6 billion bushels of corn this year, about 4 percent less than last year’s record crop. The estimate released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture assumes an average per-acre yield of nearly 167 bushels an acre, down from last year’s record 171 bushels. Soybean farmers are expected to grow nearly 3.85 billion bushels, down 3 percent from last year’s record crop.
12 May 2015
Public Record
Shawano Police Department May 12 Police logged 21 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious man complaint in the 600 block of West Stevens Street. Accident — Police responded to a minor traffic accident involving a Menominee Regional Transit bus in the parking lot of Four Seasons, 201 N. Airport Drive.
12 May 2015
Farmers market vouchers available to seniors
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers eligible low-income seniors the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from certified farmers by providing $25 in vouchers per household. Participants must be Shawano County residents, 60 or older, or Native American 55 or older, and have a monthly household income of $1,815 or less for one person or $2,456 for two people. Vouchers will be distributed at the fol
12 May 2015
Clintonville considers Airport Road repairs
The Clintonville Finance Committee will consider a town of Matteson request to repair Airport Road. Duwayne Federwitz, town chairman, recently sent a letter to Toby Kersten, Clintonville’s public works manager, asking that the city consider prioritizing the road’s repair. Airport Road runs from County Road I to Seventh Street in Clintonville and is about a mile long.
12 May 2015
2 Michigan guys walk into Lambeau
As more Packers fans discover Jake Ryan, some also discover their photo searches weren’t sorted by date. When Ryan was selected by Green Bay in the fourth round of this year’s NFL draft, the comparisons to linebacker Clay Matthews were instantaneous. Ryan played linebacker at University of Michigan, starting on the outside and moving to middle linebacker for his senior year.
12 May 2015
Harley E. Kroening
Harley E. Kroening, 93, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Shawano. Harley was born on Dec. 29, 1921, the son of the late William and Ella (Dirks) Kroening. On April 20, 1946, at Stony Hill, Harley was united in marriage to Rose Blank. He worked at Shawano Paper Mill from July 17, 1946, until his retirement in January 1983.
12 May 2015
Richard D. Davis
Richard D. Davis, 73, of Mountain, and formerly of Navarino, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Richard was born in Oconto Falls on Sept. 26, 1941, to the late Millard and Melicia “Toots” (Lambrecht) Davis.
12 May 2015
Streak snapped, Bonduel baseball team still riding high
The pursuit of perfection is different in baseball than other sports, for this reason: You can’t double-team a pitcher. Unlike any other sport, baseball is unique in that a good pitcher on a bad team can take down a team of all-stars.
12 May 2015
Fitness center able to help more residents
When Patrick Rau, Bonduel School District superintendent, listened to the discussion at last week’s “Connecting the Dots” workshop, he couldn’t help but think about the Bonduel Fitness Center. Workshop participants from across the county were discussing the need for better communication so that everyone better understands what resources are available throughout the area to address issues such as poor health, poverty and community development. Rau
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