Shawano’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2723 is aiming for a Veterans Day grand opening of its new facility, following a groundbreaking ceremony held in May.

The new post, located at South Olson and East Richmond streets, is expected to be completed by Nov. 11 with a a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.

John Mutter is a writer, and when something gets in his head, his only answer is to write about it.

That’s what he did with Sherry Sumnicht, a Bonduel woman who was murdered Oct. 15, 1975. No one has ever been brought to justice for her death.

What started as a hobby has turned into a difference-making venture for a Marion company.

The Rogers family, which has owned and operated Great Lakes Veneer Inc. in Marion for more than a century, purchased an airboat manufacturer in Ontario, Canada, about a decade ago.

Matthew Klein carries a cross with a sign urging support for the homeless Oct. 10 as he walks along South Main Street in Shawano. Klein tried to organize the Jesus March in the hopes that others would walk for homeless people. Although he received a lot of online kudos, there was no in-person participation, leading Klein to walk alone.

Shawano County supervisors are expected to vote Oct. 22 on whether to approve a 2026 budget that will total $76.55 million.

The monthly board meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the County Board Room at the Shawano County Courthouse.

For the first time in several years, the tax rate will see an increase. In 2026, it will change from $3.89 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $3.98, an increase of 2.38%.

Shawano County Administrative Coordinator Jim Davel is leaving his post sooner than planned.

As of Nov. 3, Davel will be the new village administrator in Kronenwetter in Marathon County. He had earlier announced his retirement/resignation effective Jan. 5, 2026.