With sunny skies and temperatures climbing, area residents' thoughts turned to homes and gardens -- good news for vendors at the Wolf River Builders Association's 10th annual Home & Cottage Show. “It looks like we have a good and steady flow of customers coming through, even with the weather so nice outside," WRBA Executive Director Diane Montour said.

Jason and Lindsay Ard, of Angelica, both grew up around farming.

Lois Ann Barry, 81, of Shawano, died on Friday, April 10, 2015. Born on July 17, 1933, in Madison, Lois was the daughter of the late Tester and Lillian (Gilbertson) Bakken. Lois was united in marriage to Glen A. “Jack” Barry on June 23, 1955, in Madison. The couple moved to Shawano in 1962. Lois enjoyed golfing, bowling, downhill skiing, gardening and playing bridge with friends. As a member of the St.

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.

Here are the election results from contested races in Oconto County. The candidates’ names in bold are the winners of the election. OCONTO FALLS SCHOOL BOARD Ken Harter (I) 1,118 Pam Engel 1,032 Clint Gardebrecht 946 Bec Kane Kurzynske (I) 837 CITY OF GILLETT Alderperson Ward 1 Deborah Erickson (I) 46 Donald B.

To the editor: If you like monarch butterflies, we need your help!

To the editor: From April 12-18, communities across the country will celebrate National Library Week, a time to remind the public about the contributions libraries, librarians and library workers make to their communities. “Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library” is the fitting theme for this year’s National Library Week celebration.

Last September, my husband and I were strolling through the Merchant Building at the Shawano County Fair when we stopped at a booth that advertised a pain relief program in a new, innovative way. The brochure caught my eye because my husband was dealing with back pain off and on for years, as well as complaining about his back being “tight.” I figured it was due to our livelihood.

We see and hear about people who are homeless and those who live in poverty.