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Every family should make back-to-school check-in

As students settle into the new school year, Emplify Health is encouraging parents and caregivers to pause and check in with their children about how the first few weeks of school have gone.

Negativity topic for mental health event

The Healthy Oconto County Coalition will hold a special men’s mental health event from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Romy’s Holiday Inn, 9600 County Road G, Suring.

Shurs provide care, comfort to dozens of cats

AT A GLANCE

WHAT: Shur Rescue

WHERE: N6591 Cheese Factory Road, Cecil

WHEN: By appointment only

ONLINE: www.shurrescue.com

CONTACT: 715-927-7297 or shurrescue8823@gmail.com

Columnist gets hooked on Shawano County Fair

During his childhood, my husband loved going to the Shawano County Fair. He and his family enjoyed this special time of year.

The fair was something they were attracted to. The cow barns, the farm exhibits — corn stalks and cobs, soybeans, and samples of alfalfa — resonated with their farm identity.

What's Happening Sept. 18-27

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19

SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St.

Holt and Balcom busy over the summer

Success and improvements have highlighted a big tourist season this year for the Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum in Lakewood.

Oconto’s Harvest Festival extends hours this year

Main Street in Oconto will once again come alive with thousands of visitors, local businesses, artisans, classic cars, live music, and family-friendly activities as Harvest Fest returns Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Presented by Nercon, Harvest Fest has grown into one of Northeast Wisconsin’s favorite fall traditions, drawing visitors from across the region to experience everything that makes small-town communities special.

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