A Marion teen was arrested Thursday in connection with numerous burglary and theft complaints over the past few months, the Marion Police Department said, and several others allegedly involved are also facing possible charges. Marion police on Wednesday investigated a report of two parties running through backyards and down the 400 block of Sherman Street with a third party that picked them up in his vehicle. A 20-year-old Shawano man was arreste

It’s that time of year again, when mating is on the minds of Wisconsin deer, and Wisconsin drivers need to be cautious about the increased activity. The Department of Transportation this week issued its annual reminder that October and November are the mating season for deer, and they soon will increase their activity, particularly at dusk and dawn while moving back and forth between their bedding and feeding areas. As they roam, deer may dart un

The Caroline Lions’ 27th annual Colorama Fall Trail Ride is set to begin Thursday and continue throughout the weekend. The ride is billed as Wisconsin’s largest trail ride and is expected to attract about 1,300 horses and riders. Activities begin on Thursday with free music by The Rodeo Deville, featuring Al Jahnke, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Grand Union will provide the music beginning at 8:30 p.m.

The Menominee Indian Tribe recently named a newly created cul de sac in honor of Shawano County highway worker Derek Stempa, who was killed in a road construction accident in May. The cul de sac, designated as Stempa Lane, is located just west of the state Highway 47 and County Road G intersection, near the spot where Stempa died. Stempa, 30, of Shawano, was working as a flag person at that location on May 26 when he was struck by a southbound 20

A moose is loose in Shawano County, and he is getting around quite a bit in search of a mate. Jana Schroder Carstedt, who lives along Shawano Lake, spotted the antlered male moose standing along the water’s edge about 11:30 a.m. Friday outside her cottage near Bischoff Bay Lane. “It was an awesome sight,” she said. “I said, ‘There’s a moose! A moose!

Even if you thought there was still something missing from Doc’s Harley-Davidson of Shawano County, you probably never would have imagined this. Owner Steve “Doc” Hopkins has reached far back into his childhood to capture the inspiration for his roadside menagerie’s newest addition: boats. Alongside his motorcycle showroom, amusement park, wildlife exhibition and other attractions, Hopkins now is displaying two historic fishing boats salvaged fro

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The third in a series of workshops aimed at identifying and dealing with drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace has been scheduled for next month. The program was the result of conversations with local business leaders about some of the challenges they are facing, local officials said. Dennis Heling, chief economic development officer for Shawano County Economic Progress Inc., said local employers invariably raise drug and alcohol abuse as a pro

Carl R. Mares, 80, of Shawano, formerly of Legend Lake, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center. Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Saturday. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting with the service arrangements. www.mickelsonfs.com