Officials with the Central Wisconsin Conference have announced the names of athletes named to the all-conference football teams. Six Wittenberg-Birnamwood players were honored on offense, and eight were honored on defense. Named to the first team offense was junior Eddie Nowinsky as offensive lineman. Second team offense included junior Henry Egging as offensive lineman, junior Bryson Schmid as quarterback, senior Boone Schairer as running back a

The Shawano School District, in conjunction with its Title VI program, is having its first-ever pow wow Nov. 23 at the Shawano Community High School gymnasium, 220 County Road B. Doors open at 11 a.m., with grand entry at noon and finishing at 3 p.m.

Area law enforcement agencies are the recipients of $135,000 in grants for extra traffic enforcement in their quest to deter seat belt, speeding and operating while intoxicated violations. Three highway safety grants were awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The money will be used to pay deputies and officers, including overtime pay as necessary, to provide additional traffic enforcement for OWI, speed and seat belt special enfo

Shawano County will team up with Bertram Communication LLC to hopefully provide underground fiber internet service to several thousand homes and businesses in the county. With support from the county board, Bertram will submit an application for grant funding from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC). Shawano County recognizes internet access as an essential utility for modern life and economic development for residents and businesses, a

The Salvation Army of Shawano County is in need of volunteers to ring bells during the Red Kettle Campaign, which runs from Nov. 15 through Christmas Eve. Bell ringers are needed at Charlie’s County Market, Qualheim’s True Value, The Mill in Bonduel and Walmart.

Every year, the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce recognizes exceptional businesses and individuals who have contributed to the area’s overall quality of life in a very positive way. The chamber is seeking nominations from the community for the Business of the Year and Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The award recipients will be announced at the chamber’s annual awards banquet Jan.

Barbara L. VanHulle, 90, Oconto, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, with family by her side. Barb was born Aug. 27, 1934, in Oconto to the late Edmund and Celia (Belongia) Bourassa. She married Jerald VanHulle on Nov. 28, 1953, and they were married for 70 years before Jerry preceded Barb in death on Oct.

Richard “Dick” Lawrence Smith, 76, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 8, 2024. Born in Mankato, Minnesota, on Nov.