The Puppy Roll spin ride will make its debut and a popular “spectacular” ride will return to the Shawano County Fair next week. Rainbow Valley Rides’ owner Chip Kedrowicz said Puppy Roll, the company’s newest ride produced by Goldstar Manufacturing, is a variation of the spin ride, where children are seated and spin around a turntable foundation. Started by Kedrowicz’s father in 1973, Rainbow Valley Rides is based out of Almond and will be provid

Music concerts, outdoor movies and other attractions could some day join the farmers market at Franklin Park in downtown Shawano. Proposals for the future development of Franklin Park and Spirit of Shawano Park, located on the northeast and southeast corners of Green Bay and Main streets, were presented to the public Wednesday at an informational meeting at City Hall. The planning is still in the draft stage as the city seeks further input. “Your

Incumbent Shawano County Sheriff Randy Wright is planning a write-in campaign in hopes of keeping his office in the November election. Wright was defeated in the Aug. 12 Republican primary race by Shawano police officer Adam Bieber. The official vote tally certified by the board of canvass shows Bieber garnered 2,688 votes to 2,459 for Wright. Sheriff’s Department Capt.

The Shawano Community High School cross-country teams could be in for a strong season after an active offseason. Coach Steve Stomberg, though, knows not to make bold predictions. “How are we going to compare? I don’t want to put the cart in front of the horse,” he said. “This is my 17th year of coaching; you never know. I hope my kids are going to be mentally and physically prepared to go out and do the job.

Barbara L. Schneider, 76, of Shawano, and formerly of Plymouth, passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 15, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, where she had been a resident for the past year. Barb was born on April 4, 1938, in Green Bay, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel Neabling Krablean. She graduated from Neenah High School and attended Milwaukee Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. On Oct.

Catherine Ann “Kate” Neumeier,61, entered into eternal rest in the presence of her Lord with her loving family and friends at her side on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at her home. Kate was born on Jan. 3, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Rita (Beddy) Lampman in Neenah. She was a 1971 graduate of Neenah High School. Kate was united in marriage on Jan. 27, 1984, to Patrick Joseph Neumeier.

Trevor R. Arndt, 23, Tigerton, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Arrangements are pending with Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg. The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com.

Alvin “Al” E. Flaig, 84, of Ashwaubenon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1930, in Split Rock to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Kleman) Flaig. Al was married on April 14, 1951, to Norma Ruth Tramel in Pontiac, Illinois.

Bernice V. Schneider, 93, of Cecil, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at her home with her family by her side. Born on Aug. 4, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Molly (Borger) Kuehn. Bernice was united in marriage to Elmer O. Schneider on Nov. 30, 1940, in Milwaukee.