The Tourism and Economic Development Corporation for the Oconto Region (TEDCOR) has received a $90,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Rural Business Development Grant, announced by the office of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, is expected to be used to provide technical assistance to small, rural businesses located in Oconto County. Assistance will be targeted for those located in the villages of Suring and Lena.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Oct.

It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell me something. And in more cases than not, it is how something someone has read impacts their lives. For example, the man who caught me in the local grocery store and proceeded to tell me he knows exactly when we deliver our paper there.

HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls is offering a free American Heart Association CPR training course at its hospital campus from 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2119 in Suring has announced it is working with children in grades 6-8 to participate in the Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. Each year, thousands of children enter the Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest sponsored by the VFW for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards.

As a parent of two Wisconsin public school students, I pay close attention to how my kids are doing at school. We talk about how they are doing academically, as well as emotionally and socially.

• Jessi L. Gardner, 30, Aniwa, pleaded no contest Oct. 2 to possession of narcotic drugs. Judge William Kussel Jr. withheld sentencing and placed her on three years of probation with conditions, fines and costs. • Tony R. Rootes, 34, Mattoon, pleaded no contest Oct. 2 to possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him to 10 months in the county jail. • Eric E.

This week, I found “Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly” by Marie Bostwick was both thought-provoking and heartwarming. As the title says, Esme Cahill has had some spectacular failures, but it takes her a long time to see the value in every failure.

Technology is all around, and it is nearly impossible to escape. This might lead to a desire to reduce technology use. Regardless of what your reason is to limit technology, it’s a worthwhile goal. Experts also say setting boundaries around technology can lead to improved well-being. It helps to first understand that technology has some undeniable benefits.