• David A. Dedolph, 51, Tigerton, pleaded no contest Jan. 7 to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (fifth or sixth offense), first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and misdemeanor counts of operating while revoked and violating an ignition interlock device order. Judge William Kussel Jr.

Attention across the nation is rightly focused on potential massive and drastic Medicaid cuts under consideration by Congress that would imperil health care for nearly 80 million of our most vulnerable neighbors — low-income families, expectant moms, children and senior citizens, as well as individuals with disabilities. Rural hospitals caring for communities in America’s heartland — which are already struggling — will be further devastated by th

Shawano County is getting out of the chicken banning business. That was the consensus of the Planning, Development and Zoning Committee when it gathered March 5. Supervisor Kathy Luebke said the banning of poultry in residential areas would be officially lifted at the May meeting, after town officials present the information to their residents at annual meetings slated for April. “Our department has too many other items and short staff,” she said

“Stranded” was the first in Shawn Inmon’s Lost Eden adventure series. Ben and Barney Pepper have always been close though their personalities are polar opposites. When Barney begs Ben to join him on “the adventure of a lifetime,” Ben can’t say no. Ben learns that the Animus Corporation has discovered a space portal leading to a place they’ve named Lost Eden.

Proceedings of March 3 • Katlyn C. Fish, 22, Oconto, pleaded no contest to child neglect and misdemeanor counts of possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia, in connection with an incident that occurred Feb. 25, 2024. Judge Michael Judge accepted a deferred judgment agreement on the felony charge; for the misdemeanor charges, he withheld sentencing and placed her on 18 months of probation with conditions. • Andrew E.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a health advisory in response to rising measles cases in the U.S. As of Feb. 27, a total of 164 measles cases were reported by nine jurisdictions. The U.S. recently recorded its first measles death in a decade.

Concerns about the future of agriculture dominated the discussion March 7 as U.S. Rep. Tony Wied met with top officials from Genex, one of the world’s great suppliers of bovine semen. Huub te Plate, Genex’s chief executive officer, presented Wied with information on the Shawano-based company and how it plays a part in growing not only the country’s dairy and beef industries, but also the world’s.

JR Machine, a precision manufacturing firm based in Shawano, has been named the winner of the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Small Category, awarded by Baker Tilly, Michael Best, and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized by the awarding bodies,” said Tim Tumanic, founder and owner of JR Machine. “This award is a testament to our team’s hard work, innovation and dedication.