Oconto County Board Supervisor Jolene Barkhaus opted not to seek another term, opening up the District 9 position.

Joseph Porior, of the Town of Morgan, and Carl Blahnik, of Abrams, are competing for the seat in the April 7 spring election.

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Shawano County District 20 Supervisor Rick Giese is one of four incumbents facing a challenge in the April 7 election.

Giese will face off against Roy Martin for a two-year term on the board.

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Local outdoor enthusiasts braved the brisk February chill Feb. 22 for the Shawano Pathways winter hike at the Maple Hills Recreation Area.

Despite temperatures in the low 20s and a biting wind, about 15 hikers gathered to explore the scenic landscape. Once under the shelter of the woods, the group found the conditions perfect for trekking.

Gillett School District Superintendent Nathan Hanson walked back a claim that the district would have to start looking at closing the schools if an April referendum is rejected by voters, saying he “overstated” it.

Community Action for Healthy Living recently shared data showing that 99% of Wisconsin retailers who asked for ID avoided making an underage sale, and they also found that roughly two-thirds of retailers who did not check ID to verify age went on to inadvertently make a sale to an underage buyer.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading manure on fields.

This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. Users can access this tool at https://runoffriskadvisory.wi.gov.