A private party has put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for stealing a large amount of money and a firearm during a vehicle break-in spree last month. A number of vehicle break-ins were reported in the Shawano Lake south shore area in the town of Washington during the night of May 22 and into the early morning hours of May 23.

The United Way of Shawano County is accepting grant proposals for the 2015-16 funding year. Proposals are due Aug. 1. The United Way provides support to organizations that focus on education, financial literacy, and improving the health of individuals and families. Agencies or groups seeking funds must show proof of the organization’s tax exempt status under 501c(3) with the IRS and present a plan to the use the funds.

Farmers Insurance-James Higgins Agency has received an interior grant totaling $3,036 through Shawano Country Vision 2017. The matching grant was awarded to help cover renovation costs at the business located at 116 S. Main St. in Shawano. The renovations included new flooring, paint and interior signage. James Higgins acquired the Farmers Insurance Agency in Shawano on Feb. 1.

The Clintonville Area Historical Society will celebrate its 40th anniversary July 18 with tours, displays and more. The History House, Cordwood House and Denn Cabin will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pioneer Park. Trolley tours, narrated by Gerry O’Connor, will run hourly. A Living Cemetery program in Graceland and St.

Harold R. Schultz, 67, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday evening, July 2, 2015, at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah, where he had been a patient for the past 17 days. Harold was born on May 11, 1948, in Cumberland, a son of the late Everett and Gladys (Milkie) Schultz. He attended school in Shell Lake and following graduation attended technical school to be a machinist. On Sept.

Jessica Lynn Hafner, 40, of Bowler, died on July 2, 2015, in Green Bay. Jessica was born in Shawano on March 15, 1975, to James J. and Debra M. (Zinda) Hafner. She was a graduate of Shawano Community High School and went on to work as an insurance claim specialist. Jess loved life and enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers, but especially her lilies.

Francis “Frank” Lenzner, of Birnamwood, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was 39 years old. He was born on Sept. 9, 1975, in Antigo, a son of the late James and Mary (Stadler) Lenzner. He married Wendi Tousey on June 5, 1998. He was employed at Pomp’s Tire in Antigo for 16 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and working on trucks. He was a Chevy fan.

Stewart Anthony Holsinger was born on June 12, 1964, in San Jose, California, and died July 4, 2015, at the age of 51 in Portland, Texas. He was the youngest of four children to parents Paul N.

Penny A. Cherny, 54, of the town of Matteson, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at her home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting her family.