Shawano County supervisors adopted a resolution March 26 to approve additional uses of residential rental property funds. The original 2013 resolution approved the carryover of the funds for future property acquisition, and ongoing maintenance and repairs at rental properties owned by Shawano County and maintained by the building maintenance department. The new resolution clarifies the use of the funds, which can now be used for decommissioning,

Encompass Early Education and Care has received an additional AmeriCorps Seniors grant to expand the Foster Grandparent Program at its newly opened Oconto Falls Center. In February, Deb Johnson, Foster Grandparent Program Director, visited Parkview Apartments and Iverson’s Piggly Wiggly to share information about the program, successfully recruiting four new volunteers, who began in March. Johnson said the Foster Grandparent Program provides seni

The Department of Government Efficiency’s crackdown on waste, fraud and abuse is off to a fast start, but as an engine of government savings, DOGE still has substantial untapped potential. That’s because it hasn’t yet addressed the fraud crippling one of the federal government’s largest programs: Medicare.

Carol M. Pytleski, 99, passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025. Carol was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Lena to the late Alton and Mayme (Gehrke) Goodell. On June 12, 1948, Carol married William (Bill) Pytleski. They farmed in the Town of Spruce until retirement in 1979. Carol graduated from Lena High School with the class of 1944.

Lakeshore Masters Lakeshore Lanes, March 24 Team Standings Arndt Trucking 359.5-136.5 Farmall 348-148 Remi’s 325.5-170.5 Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 290.5-205.5 Reinke Property Mgt.

An Oconto Falls kennel won top honors at the AKC National Championship for the second year in a row. With a total entry of 5,632 dogs and more than 30 countries represented, the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, was the site of the AKC National Championship Dec.

Not everyone is on board with a proposal to privatize Mielke Arts Center and Mielke Park. Shawano County Board Chairman Tom Kautza reported at the March 26 board meeting that at least two Mielke family members have come forward in opposition to the plan. NEW Media first reported about the proposal after it was discussed at the March 13 public property committee meeting. “That flushed out a few members of the Mielke family,” Kautza said of the new

The 2025 Shawano County Land Conservation Poster Contest drew 176 entries from eight schools, with the 15 winners recognized at the March 26 meeting of the Shawano County Board. “Home is Where the Habitat Is” was the theme. Several winners also saw their posters advance to the Lake Michigan Area contest, and one earned statewide recognition. “We appreciate the opportunity to recognize our area K-12 students for their creativity, artistic talent a

Bank First has announced it is welcoming Jessica Kosnicki as a retail banking officer. “We are thrilled to have Jessica join our team,” said Hayley Marschke, retail market manager.