Shawano County is known for its agriculture, its barn quilts and its lakes. Now, the county can claim “Wisconsin’s Number One Jerky” on its turf. Mike’s Country Meats, which makes a variety of the dehydrated meat snacks and other animal-based products, moved into its new home in Tigerton in March, and owners Mike and Lora Nitschke are working to turn a former veneer factory into a meat processing plant and retail shop. Besides bringing a new sele

The Box in the Wood Theatre Guild has had its fair share of sell-out shows over the years, but it is hard to remember the last time the guild had its first show almost sold out before the auditions were even held. However, it looks like tickets for opening night of the spring play, “M*A*S*H,” are going to be hard to come by, unless you’re a veteran.

The National Weather Service says all Wisconsin offices are a “go” for Thursday’s statewide tornado drill. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a statewide test tornado watch and at 1:45 p.m. a statewide test tornado warning. The drill ends at 2 p.m. There is no risk of severe weather in the state on Thursday with only a chance of scattered showers for southeastern Wisconsin.

SOCCER Green Bay Southwest 4 Shawano 2 Morgan Klitzke scored two goals, but Shawano still lost its third straight match. Carlie Hinnefeld recorded seven saves in goal for Shawano (0-3, 0-0 Bay Conference). GOLF Bonduel second at Manawa meet Although some members of the Bonduel High School golf team were making their varsity debuts, the Bears finished second Monday at a nine-team meet in Manawa. Iola-Scandinavia won the meet, which was a scramble

Nearly 80 sportsmen and outdoors enthusiasts from the Shawano area proved their passion for fish and wildlife Monday night by voting on 114 issues that could ultimately affect hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. At the same time, sportsmen in 71 other counties did the same thing in their home counties during the annual joint Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources spring hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress meetings. There were a

Playing a doubleheader can be an endurance test for any team on the baseball diamond. But on Saturday, the Shawano and Rhinelander high school squads played the equivalent of nearly three games, with Shawano sweeping the twin bill, 4-3 in eight innings and 1-0 in 11 innings. Senior pitcher Jack Lacy notched both victories in relief.

Ruth Emily Braun, 94, formerly of Clintonville, passed away on April 10, 2015, at Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano. Ruth was born on Jan. 28, 1921, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Emil and Adelia (Golz) Gauger. She attended the Jefferson School in Oshkosh. She then left school to care for an aunt who was ill. She then worked at the Neuberger Company in Oshkosh for 11 years.

George Joseph Vellella, 84, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late George and Vicenza “Jennie” (Asta) Vellella. George was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who served as a wonderful role model and support to his six boys.

Neil Hoffman, 80, Green Bay, passed away April 12, 2015, with his wife by his side. Born on Sept. 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles and Mabel Hoffman. Neil graduated from Gresham High School. He was an over-the-road truck driver and was an owner/operator. Neil finished his career with V/S Midwest carriers but worked for numerous companies over his 50-year career. He married Mary Schleis on June 29, 2003, and was married by the Rev.