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Shawano’s restaurant scene

Jody and Cindy Dixon, owners of Dixon’s Torchlite (formerly Anello’s Torch Lite) at 1276 E. Green Bay St., Shawano, have sold the business to brothers Domenico and Salvatore Badalamento, owners of Luigi’s in Shawano. The sale was effective March 27. Dixon’s began in February 2022 after purchasing Anello’s Torch Lite, which had operated for 41 years.

St. James hosts Easter egg hunt

Dozens of children ages 3 or younger hurry toward hundreds of Easter eggs March 28 at St. James Lutheran School. The egg hunts, which included separate ones for ages 4-6 and 7-9, were the centerpiece of a variety of children’s activities held at the school. Each hunt also included two golden eggs, which could be turned in for prizes.

 

Protesters rally against Trump and his policies

The list of grievances against President Donald Trump and his administration is growing in the minds of protesters who gathered March 28 on the front lawn of the Shawano County Courthouse.

Part of a nationwide movement, the No Kings Rally was sponsored by the Shawano-Menominee Counties Democratic Party.

“Where do you begin? The list of grievances is so great,” said speaker Jeff Gillis, of the Town of Richmond.

Highway 29 fixes underway, expected to finish in November

Gov. Tony Evers has signed an $11.9 million contract to improve state Highway 29, between County Road J and County Road M, in the towns of Morris, Seneca, Herman and Richmond.

Work begins April 7 on Highway 22 project

Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $6.6 million contract to improve 1.08 miles of State Highway 22 from Finnegan Lake Road to the Highway 22/32 intersection in the city of Gillett.

Construction begins April 7 and finishes in the fall. Highway 22 will close April 7 for the duration of construction.

Peters Concrete from Green Bay is the prime contractor.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Lester F. Moesch, 42, Cecil, pleaded no contest Dec. 18 to physical abuse of an elder person, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol content (fifth or sixth offense), three counts of felony bail jumping, three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and a misdemeanor charge of violating an ignition interlock device order.

Oconto County Court News

• Ronnie R. Collins, 53, Oconto Falls, pleaded no contest March 23 to two counts of felony bail jumping, three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and misdemeanor charges of operating a firearm while intoxicated, disorderly conduct. Judge Michael Judge imposed and stayed a prison sentence, then placed him on two years of probation with conditions.

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