Jody and Cindy Dixon, owners of Dixon’s Torchlite (formerly Anello’s Torch Lite) at 1276 E. Green Bay St., Shawano, have sold the business to brothers Domenico and Salvatore Badalamento, owners of Luigi’s in Shawano. The sale was effective March 27. Dixon’s began in February 2022 after purchasing Anello’s Torch Lite, which had operated for 41 years. Domenic Badalamento, right, met with Dixon’s employees March 28 and anticipates opening a new upscale supper club featuring prime steak, high-end bourbons and wines. The new concept will soon have a new name and is expected to open in mid-May. Service will begin with dinner and plans include adding lunch and Sunday brunch.
Officials with IHOP, 1398 E. Green Bay St., have applied with the city of Shawano for a class B beer and liquor license. The intent is to turn the restaurant into an Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill + IHOP. (Greg Mellis | NEW Media)
Detective Ryan Atkinson and other members of the Shawano Professional Police Association made brats and sold them for $1 each March 28 at the Red Barn at Charlie’s County Market, 521 S. Main St. It was the first Red Barn sale of the season, and different nonprofit groups will use the Red Barn for fundraisers throughout the spring and summer months. (Greg Mellis | NEW Media)
