Staring intensely from the sideline, Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson hunched over at the hip with his hands on his knees while clutching a play sheet. He has looked a lot like a coach during the offseason while he mends from hip surgery. This week, Nelson is back doing what he does best — catching passes during field work. It was the first time for Nelson since undergoing what the team and Pro Bowl receiver have characterized as a relativ

The 11th annual Jumpin’ June Jamboree will kick-start the summer festival season in Shawano with a car show, music and some new attractions Saturday. Sponsored by the Shawano Business Improvement District, the event promotes Main Street area businesses. “All of the businesses downtown will have their doors open, and we have a variety of music this year, including traditional folk,” said Marisa Rycroft, BID coordinator. The car show will feature c

The search for sturgeon will move from the waterways to the roadways of downtown Shawano this weekend. The Great Sturgeon Search is being billed as a fun-filled scavenger hunt to find 10 sturgeon sculptures hidden around the Shawano downtown area. The search starts Saturday at the annual Jumpin’ June Jamboree. Sturgeon hunters will be able to pick up clues at The Great Sturgeon Search booth on Main Street.

Shawano officials Wednesday approved a slew of spending resolutions, most of which had already been budgeted for in the city’s capital purchases budget. However, the resolutions included one unexpected expenditure to address the deteriorating condition of the boat launch at Huckleberry Harbor. The city recently took temporary steps to address the problem, making improvements to the boat ramp that should see it through this year, according to Eddi

Lovers of the local barn quilts now have a way to fit all of them in the palm of their hand. Jim Leuenberger, the Shawano photographer who started the barn quilt project in 2010, came out with a new book this week featuring photos of all the barn quilts and details of all the farms where the quilts are installed.

Shawano Police Department June 8 Police logged 25 incidents, including the following: Juvenile — Two juveniles were cited for a curfew violation at Union and Green Bay streets. Disorderly — Police responded to an intoxicated person complaint at Shawano Medical Center, 309 N.

Jean L. Arneson, 84, of Clintonville, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015, at Pine Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting her family.

Gordon H. Flaig, 90, Green Bay, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. He was born on April 5, 1925, in Green Bay to Edward and Elizabeth (Kleman) Flaig. Gordon served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps with the U.S. 8th Army during World War II. He completed 30 missions in B-17 bombers over Germany before his 19th birthday. On March 4, 1946, Gordon married Bette J. Baldwin in Shawano. She preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1994.

Mary (Farris) Richert, 58, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, June 5, 2015. She was born Jan. 23, 1957, to the late Mary Arvada (Heckendorn) and Denny Lane Farris. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, hunting, fishing and caring for others.