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County No. 1 in barn quilts

When it comes to barn quilts, Shawano County can say, “We’re No. 1.” That is what prompted the recent visit of author Suzi Parron, who is working on her second book about barn quilts. “Shawano is the largest single county quilt trail in the country,” said Parron, whose first book, “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement,” was published in 2012.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department June 17 Police logged 27 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police investigated a disturbance in the 100 block of Military Road. Juvenile — Police confiscated a knife belonging to a juvenile at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Property — An apartment unit was reportedly damaged in the 300 block of Channel Trace Street. Theft — Two bicycles were stolen at the Shawano Recreation Center, 220
Court News
Burglary A Shawano man has been charged with burglary and two felony counts of theft after he was arrested at the scene of the alleged crime on Sunday. Keith D.
Panel rejects security funding option
The Shawano County Finance Committee this week shot down an idea to use forfeited bail bond money for courthouse security projects. The resolution, which recommended taking $37,600 from the Maintenance Department budget and an estimated $9,800 to $17,000 annually from forfeited bonds in the future for the new fund, is not dead, though. The Public Safety Committee recommended the resolution June 11, which means it will be on the County Board agend
Farmers market opens in new home Saturday
After a year of restructuring, including a change of venue, the Shawano Farmers Market opens its season Saturday. The market will move from the City Hall parking lot, where it was held for six years, to Franklin Park, at the corner of Division and Washington streets. “We are excited to be able to make the transition to Franklin Park for this year’s market,” said Nathan Falk, market manager. This also is the first year the market is being run by S
Rodgers as competitive as ever
Aaron Rodgers dropped back and threw a high-arcing pass, the ball just skipping off the edge of a net stationed in the corner of the end zone about 20 yards away. As the crowd swooned at Green Bay Packers minicamp Tuesday, the quarterback slapped his hands in disappointment as if he had just missed an open receiver for a touchdown at midseason.
Hayward putting injury behind him
Casey Hayward looked as if he hadn’t missed almost a full season to injury the way he extended for a one-handed interception. Looked nice to the Green Bay Packers at minicamp Tuesday.
Gillett seeks input on community center project
The Gillett Library will hold a community brainstorming session to discuss the new community center/community square project. The session begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, in the former BMO Harris Bank building, 204 E. Main St., Gillett. The library purchased the bank with plans to create a community center and transform the outdoor space around both buildings into a community square.
Area breeder’s dog wins top honors
Ri Lee’s Stellar Performance, a locally bred, raised and owned dog, won Top 20 Invitational honors at the Tibetan Terrier National Specialty held May 28-30 in Loveland, Colorado.
Funds sought to prevent fish die-off on Pickerel Chain
The Pickerel Chain Lake Association (PCLA) plans to install aeration systems in three lakes, beginning with Pickerel Lake this year. The Pickerel Chain, located in the town of Townsend, incorporates three interconnected lakes: Pickerel, Little Pickerel and Smoke.
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