Wisconsin had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Sept. 15, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry weather allowed for good progress on many field activities, including harvesting corn silage, cutting hay, seeding winter wheat and manure application. Topsoil moisture condition rated 5% very short, 35%, 59% and 1% surplus.

UW-Whitewater A pair of area women attending UW-Whitewater have been named resident assistants (RA) for the 2024-25 academic year. They are Lily Hakes, from Suring, who is studying biology, and Hannah Marien, from Shawano, who is studying criminology. RAs are part-time student staff members who live in the residence halls with students, serve as a resource and positive role model, and help build a sense of community by hosting floor events. Prosp

The Shawano School Board worked to refine its role in the district and discuss what needs to be done to improve learning for all students during a work session Sept. 18. Board members and administrators worked with Dave Honish, CESA 8 administrator, on a variety of group exercises that examined authority and teamwork between both groups.

When a critical incident unfolds at a school, the last thing anybody wants is confusion in dealing with the situation. That includes school officials, law enforcement and families using different terminology in working through the incident as well as relating to each other about the emergency. Lt.

When a critical incident unfolds at a school, the last thing anybody wants is confusion in dealing with the situation. That includes school officials, law enforcement and families using different terminology in working through the incident as well as relating to each other about the emergency. Lt.

Shawano County officials were authorized to borrow up to $2.2 million to help the county pay for its 2025 operational budget. The motion was approved Sept.

The village of Bonduel has announced its annual fall cleanup event. Leaf collection will begin Oct. 15 and end Nov. 22. Collection days are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the time period. Weather conditions, quantity of leaves and work priorities will dictate when each location will be serviced.

Whether it’s for the crisp autumn air or the bite of a delicious apple, area residents are invited to Tigerton on Sept.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Sept. 15 Deputies responded to 34 incidents, including operating while intoxicated on South Airport Drive in Shawano; burglary at the Novitiate, W9711 Butternut Road in the Town of Herman; criminal damage on Crystal Drive in the Town of Washington; criminal damage at Shawano County Jail, 405 N. Main St., Shawano; noise on Oak Street in Tigerton; property theft on U.S.