Five area women came away with a better understanding of cancer following a workshop Wednesday at the Shawano County Courthouse. “Cancer, Clear and Simple” was presented by the Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension.

Even though other members of his draft class have far better odds of playing right away, Brett Hundley doesn’t plan to alter his approach. The Green Bay Packers’ fifth-round pick is well aware of the depth chart at quarterback, the one that has reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers at the top.

Four wins in field events gave the Shawano Community High School boys track and field team a slight advantage over Seymour in Tuesday’s home tri-meet. The Hawks’ field wins complimented their multiple track wins, and they finished with a two-point advantage, 79-77, over Seymour.

Lawrence University senior shortstop Amanda Jaskolski has been named the Midwest Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive softball season. Jaskolski – a Shawano Community High School graduate – earned the honor after leading the conference in several offensive categories and helping the Appleton school to the North Division title. The defending North Division Player of the Year hit .462 on the season with 37 runs scored, 13 home r

Ronald R. Erickson, of West Bend, died on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Cedar Crossings at the age of 78 years. He was born in 1936 near Tigerton to the late Raymond and Erna (nee McFarlane) Erickson, the oldest of seven children. The family moved to Kewaskum, then farmed in the Kohlsville and Boltonville areas. He graduated from Random Lake High School in 1954. In 1956, Ron joined the United States Army.

Robert Harold Breitenbach, 78, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Shawano Police Department May 5 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: Disorderly - Police investigated a disorderly conduct complaint in the 1000 block of South Union Street. Warrant - Police attempted to locate a 37-year-old man on a Marinette County warrant. Juvenile - Police responded to a juvenile problem at Olga Brener Intermediate School, 1300 S.

Cheryl Bergold, longtime executive director of the Shawano-Menominee Farm Service Agency has retired, effective May 1. She served all but the first three years of her 36-year FSA career in the Shawano office. “It has truly been an honor and a privilege to have worked with and for the producers of the two counties,” Bergold said in a statement released Wednesday.

More than 40 community leaders brainstormed ideas Tuesday to improve the quality of life in Shawano County. “Connecting the Dots: A Commitment to Community” brought together key people to discuss ways to better utilize community resources to decrease poverty, improve community health and foster workforce development. The workshop, held at The Main Event in Cecil, was sponsored by Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension, Thrivent Financia