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House fire victim identified by police

The victim of a fatal house fire Jan. 27 has been identified by the Shawano Police Department as 69-year-old Nancy Mross.

Mross died at the scene in the 600 block of South Union Street in Shawano after police and firefighters were called to the blaze at 2:30 a.m. Preliminary autopsy results indicate Mross died from smoke and fume inhalation.

Shawano event bringing together women of faith

Hope Community Church is hosting an event called If: Shawano, from 6-9 p.m. March 6 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7.

Women of all ages are invited to attend the event at the church, 302 Tristan Drive, Shawano.

The two-day event is geared toward women across denominations and generations. They will gather, be equipped and unleashed back to their places to serve Jesus for the good of others and the glory of God.

900K tons of food waste ends up in landfills

About 20% of the waste in landfills is connected to food, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ latest food waste study. Further, most of that waste comes from food that is produced but not consumed.

DMV reminding voters they need photo ID

Ahead of the Wisconsin spring primary election on February 17, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting.

Wonderful world of Seuss comes to Pulaski

Dr. Seuss is loose at Pulaski High School, and patrons of the arts will need to bring all the thinks they can think when they come see the latest musical.

CHECKMATE!

Benjamin Geeting is serious when it comes to chess.

The Shawano Community Middle School eighth grader does not hesitate to inform his opponent when moves are incorrect or if anything is not in accordance with chess rules.

‘If you don’t feel right, tell somebody’

Scott Siolka takes nothing for granted when it comes to his health.

Illustrator gives form to Indigenous aunties

Aphelandra believes children’s books are for adults, too.

“And not just in the sense that adults can connect with their kids while reading them a picture book,” she said. “The only kid you need to appreciate the spare writing, sophisticated art and compelling themes of a really good picture book is your own inner child.”

Heartfelt history defines Valentine’s Day

Once again, Christmas ads morphed into Valentine’s Day commercials with lightning speed. Like those aggravating Medicare ads, these sales pitches have become part of the annual marketing rotation.

There’s a plant for every room in your home

Add a bit of greenery to your home’s décor with a few new plants. Match the plants to your style and the growing conditions in each room to create the desired results.

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