Two state legislators heard from local residents on myriad issues during a listening session Friday at Shawano City Hall, and there was a common message. Leave local programs — and the funding for those programs — alone. A crowd of more than 100 attended the forum, with 30 speaking to Rep. Gary Tauchen, R-Bonduel, and Sen.

Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of articles profiling winners of the Celebration of Giving awards presented annually by Shawano Area Community Foundation Inc. for outstanding volunteerism. The winners will be honored at a gala Tuesday. Dr. Jeff Zander has made a career out of creating bright smiles in the Shawano area.

SOCCER Manitowoc Lincoln 1 Shawano 0 Shawano was unable to mount an offense in its second consecutive loss of the season Thursday at Manitowoc Lincoln. Carlie Hinnefeld had eight saves for the Hawks (0-2, 0-0 Bay Conference). The lone goal came in the 45th minute, and the game was called at halftime.

Competing for a softball conference championship in the Central Wisconsin Conference-10 will be no small order for Menominee Indian High School, but with two of the more important components back on board, the season promises to be worth watching. Junior pitcher Taylor Mahkimetas, one of three three-year starters in coach Bob Smith’s lineup, was a second-team all-league selection last year.

As kids playing Wiffle ball in the backyard, my brothers and I used to prop up a small picnic bench lengthwise behind home plate.

Bruce Wayne Beyer, 61, of Shawano, passed away Easter morning, April 5, 2015. He was born Oct. 31, 1953, in Appleton, to Arnold and Gladys (Wisniewski) Beyer. Shortly after graduating from Hortonville High School, Bruce served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as a data programmer, from 1972-1974. Bruce was a skilled carpenter and worked in the construction trades most of his life.

Shawano Police Department April 8 Police logged 23 incidents, including the following: Theft — A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St. Restraining Order — A man was charged with a restraining order violation in the 400 block of East Division Street. Arrest — A 35-year-old man was taken into custody for a violation at the probation and parole offices, 1340 E.

The state Department of Natural Resources this week issued a reminder that burning permits are now required in all of Menominee County and parts of Shawano County. DNR Forest Ranger Chrissy Carney, of Keshena, said this year’s traditional wildland fire season got an early start due to the March surge in warmer temperatures. “The fire season could be more active this year because Wisconsin did not get a lot of snow this past winter, which means le

Area residents are invited to meet with Shawano Police Department officers at “Coffee with a Cop” on April 22. Police Chief Mark Kohl said the program will give community members a chance to meet with officers in an informal setting to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop begins at 8 a.m. April 22 at McDonald’s, 1202 E.