Libby Rummel is not a typical teenager.

Instead of shopping, hanging out with friends, heading off to college or checking out the latest YouTube or TikTok videos, the 18-year-old spends much of her time at Northern Paws, a pet supply store she opened on her own in December in Lakewood.

FRIDAY, FEB. 20

OCONTO: Winter Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oconto Falls Community Library, 251 N. Main St. Hosted by the library Friends group.

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.

SHAWANO: Republican Party Gun Show, 11 a.m. to close, Republican Party of Shawano HQ, 712 E. Green Bay St.

Six days after Freedom dropped 100 points on the Oconto Falls boys basketball team, the Panthers had a chance to do the same in their next time on the court.

They came up just short but were able to pick up a 93-32 nonconference win over Coleman on Feb. 12 at Oconto Falls High School.

Friday, Feb. 13

Shawano 52, Menasha 45

The Hawks grabbed an early lead and never relinquished it behind Maci Beyer’s four first half 3-pointers as Shawano defeated Menasha 52-45.

Leah Nordin led the Hawks with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Nordin now has 998 career rebounds leaving her two shy of the 1,000 milestone.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 71, Bonduel 38

Members of the Shawano County Public Property Committee voted Feb. 12 to begin the process of foreclosing on five parcels after owners refusal to pay back taxes and special assessments.

There are two lots on Ebert Street in Gresham, one on Red Lake Court in Gresham, one on Fourth Street in Mattoon and one on Mission Street in Wittenberg.

Talk about a turnaround.

After the Oconto Falls girls basketball team dropped seven of eight games to North Eastern Conference opponents in the first half of the season, the Panthers have now won five of their last six NEC games, including a 49-40 victory over Waupaca on Feb. 12.

LouAnn (Klosterman) Joachim passed away peacefully Feb. 9, 2026, in St. Pete Beach, Florida. LouAnn was one of the kind-hearted people you were going to meet.

She was born July 14, 1959, to LaVern and Marilyn (Zuleger) Klosterman. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1977.

The recreated Shawano Recreation Center is still months from being open to the public, but plans are in the works to give the community a chance to contribute to its beauty. Interested residents can also take a sneak peek at what’s been completed so far in the year-long project that started in June 2025.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Feb. 12