A new job description is in the works for the Shawano County administrative coordinator job, one that could even see the role reduced to a part-time position.

Members of the county executive committee are reviewing the role and responsibilities following the October resignation of Jim Davel, who held the post since May 2021.

Shawano County was awarded a three-year grant for cybersecurity measures, according to Matt Hietpas, technology services director.

The county received $87,095.70 as part of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. These funds represent the federal share of project costs.

The purpose of the program is to assist state, local and territorial governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk.

Athletic complex construction at Shawano Community High School is well underway. A new traffic pattern has been implemented due to the project, which is part of the school referendum building plans.

What could be more appropriate than the Shawano VFW Post opening its new clubhouse on Veterans Day?

How about a bald eagle flying overhead minutes before veterans cut the ribbon to open their new home?

Members of the Shawano County Ethics Committee met in closed session to discuss a case against one of their own members but have yet to announce their decision.

A Nov. 11 meeting to deliberate over the testimony given at a Nov. 4 quasi-judicial hearing has no published minutes, according to the county’s website.

A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh football player said his dream of playing college football felt “unreachable” after a serious illness.

On a crisp Saturday afternoon at Titan Stadium, UW-Oshkosh football running back Nick Malueg looks every bit the picture of health — strong, steady and smiling. Just a few years ago, the Caroline native could barely walk 20 feet without crutches.

Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will present a new take on one of the greatest holiday stories ever told as “A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” directed by Bobby Buffington, features 42 youths from the area.

Thanksgiving, a day to be grateful to God for the good things in life, is just around the corner. Thanksgiving for my family means a huge meal for supper with my grandpa. We make all the staples, turkey (or sometimes chicken), mashed potatoes, veggies, gravy, cranberry sauce and sometimes we try new things, too.

As many know, our family was partially formed by adoption, which I truly feel is a beautiful expression of God’s far-reaching love.