A former Menominee County deputy clerk pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to theft involving county tax funds during 2013. Patricia A. Firgens, 54, of Keshena, signed a plea agreement on Aug. 19 admitting that between Feb.

Well, we’ve arrived full circle. We started our married life as two and the day has come when again, it’s just my husband and me as we saw our last one off to college Labor Day weekend. Together, we’ve raised three children for close to 25 years and I can honestly say, it is the most satisfying, challenging, heart-wrenching process I’ve ever undertaken.

Another Shawano County Fair is over, and schools across the state of Wisconsin are in full session. The calendar turned to September, and my thoughts turned to fall. I spent part of today outside trying to harvest vegetables that aren’t producing as I would like.

Mary Mueller does many things for St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil. She was born in Green Bay, graduating from the former St. Joseph’s Academy, Class of 1964.

The Bishop Fox Council Knights of Columbus 2836 from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano serve in many areas. “We help the community, not only the church,” said Lee Bosdeck, trustee and former grand knight. Recently the council purchased an automatic external defibrillator for the school and church cafeteria. Its use will be demonstrated at 5:30 p.m. Sept.

Russell Wilson made sure everyone knew Percy Harvin was healthy. Marshawn Lynch bullied his way to another 100-yard rushing performance. Richard Sherman?

The city of Shawano has been getting positive feedback on its proposals for the future development of two of its downtown parks and is still looking to hear from other residents. The Park and Recreation Department and consulting firm Rettler Corp., of Stevens Point, unveiled a number of options for Franklin Park and Spirit of Shawano Park at an informational meeting at City Hall last month. The public will get another chance to see those design o

Authorities say it will be next week before a cause can be determined in the crash Tuesday between a school bus and a car that killed one person and injured 14 others. The bus was carrying members of the Pulaski varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams back to the school from a match in Seymour when the accident took place shortly before 9 p.m.

City Administrator Lisa Kotter remains on administrative leave with pay, but Mayor Judith Magee this week said progress has made on resolving the months-long controversy. Following a closed meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday to discuss personnel issues, Magee said she expects the issue to be resolved soon. The council met in closed session with attorney Warren Kraft, who was hired to investigate unspecified allegations against Kotter by cou