Emma Veronica Hawpetoss, 83, of Shawano, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Shawano. Emma was born in Keshena on July 15, 1932, to the late Paul Hawpetoss-Pemma and Mary (Alloway) Hawpetoss.

Larry L. Krueger, 72, of Marion, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 31, 2015, at his home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion, is assisting his family.

Charla Kay Lyons, 59, of Marion, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. She was born to Roger and Goldie (Bruette) Schreiber in Shawano on June 8, 1956. On June 15, 1974, Charla was united in marriage to James “Dude” Lyons Sr. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Charla and James have been together since they were 15 years old. Charla was a loving and joyful person. She was often happy and laughing.

Wednesday, Sept. 2 Events 5 p.m.: Gates open; junior class dog show and pee wee showmanship class, Crawford Center 6 p.m.: Junior class cat show, Junior Building Entertainment 7 p.m.: County farm tractor pull, Grandstand Activities 6-10 p.m.: Rainbow Valley Rides Thursday, Sept.

City and county authorities will offer citizen academies this month, as Shawano police and the sheriff’s department each look to educate residents about the workings of local law enforcement. Friday is the official deadline for applying for the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department’s Citizen’s Academy, but applications will be taken until classes are filled. The academy will consist of seven three-hour sessions taking place from 6-9 p.m.

Shawano Police Department Aug. 31 Police logged 22 incidents, including the following: Vandalism — A vehicle was reported vandalized in the 100 block of South Union Street. OWI — A 22-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street. Shoplifting — Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, 1244 E.

Authorities have released the name of a Clintonville man who died Thursday as a result of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 45 in Marion. Marion police said they were notified about 10 p.m. that Edward Diem, 89, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. The crash occurred about 4:48 p.m.

Since opening Annie’s Campground near Gresham five years ago, owner Ann Retzlaff has added something new every year to make the campground fun for visitors. This year, the business owner decided to go big — really big — by treating patrons to what she believes is the most unique inflatable water park available anywhere in Wisconsin. Not only did campers enjoy splashing around in the 55-foot-wide attraction, nearby residents starting showing up an

The Green Bay Packers have some good news about their injury-stricken receiving corps. Randall Cobb hopes to be back for the season opener on Sept. 13 against the Chicago Bears after spraining his shoulder in a preseason game last week against Philadelphia. “I don’t plan on missing a game.