We have Al Capone, John Dillinger and other bootlegging-era gangsters to thank for a federal gun law that also made it harder for shooters and hunters to protect our precious hearing.

That law is rapidly changing and could add a piece of equipment to our shooting bags and hunting rifles that will forever alter the ear-damaging gunshots heard at shooting ranges and deer woods.

Heather Knaup and Keith Knaup, of Hatley, announce the birth of a son, Sawyer James Knaup, born Dec. 19, 2025. He weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Sacred Heart Catholic School has recognized second grade students who completed their reading logs from Thanksgiving through Christmas break for class with certificates. Front row, from left, are Joseph McDougal, Elijiah Radek, Wyatt Zoellner and Alfred Gueths. Back row, from left, are Olivia Kast, Rylea Cumberland, Aliyah Redmerski, Elli Farley, Ava Carroll and McCoy Miller.

The Knights of Columbus Bishop Fox Council 2836 announced a charitable donation to Lakeland Industries on Dec. 17, underscoring the organization’s ongoing commitment to community support and local partnership.

FRIDAY, DEC. 26

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

SUNDAY, DEC. 28

GILLETT: Christmas Cantata “A Child is Born … All is Well,” 2 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St.

The Green Bay Packers Foundation announced it has distributed $1.5 million in annual grants to 395 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin in its annual distribution of grants.

Of the foundation’s contributions, 38 grants — aggregating $149,450 — were awarded to Brown County organizations. Additional grants, totaling $1,350,550, were made to 357 other groups around the state.