“Voices of Democracy” is the American Bar Association’s theme for Law Day (May 1, 2024). This year, the theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections.

Volunteers are needed in May to help with school tours at Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum in Lakewood. These annual field trips provide fourth graders learning Wisconsin history with a unique hands-on visit to the oldest logging camp in America situated on its original site.

Ripon College The Ripon College choirs and orchestra will present their spring concert April 25. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts.

As days get warmer, the itch to hit the field gets stronger. It’s springtime in Wisconsin, which means planting season is getting underway for farmers across the state. Traveling with agricultural equipment on the road poses an increased hazard that is often a dreaded part of farming.

The College of Menominee Nation and UW-Madison Division of Extension’s FoodWIse program announce a partnership between the land grant universities to work collaboratively to deliver the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) to the citizens of Menominee Nation. UW-Madison Division of Extension FoodWIse program has provided SNAP-Ed programming in Wisconsin for more than 30 years, including with Menominee Nation and Menomin

Roger W. Kasten, 83, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano, surrounded by his family. Roger was born on Dec. 7, 1940, in Bowler, the son of Arthur and Esther (Moede) Kasten. On Dec. 7, 1964, Roger was united in marriage to Pearl Brennecke in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 2018. Roger and Pearl owned and operated the family dairy farm in Bowler for many years.

Mary A. Lehman, 88, of the Town of Germania, passed away Sunday morning, April 21, 2024, at Evergreen Health Services in Shawano. Mary Anna Kurszewski was born July 23, 1935, in Wittenberg as the daughter of the late Felix and Frances (Plaski) Kurszewski.