Community 6 June 2025

Student writers earn awards

The Shawano Area Writers handed out certificates of achievement, cash prizes and Writer’s Digest magazines to 37 student writers May 18 at the Mielke Arts Center. This year, the George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest yielded 177 entries. Winners in the 2025 contest are: Fiction • Grades 1-2: Briella LaRock, first place; Alayah Lyles, second; Ellie Cumberland, third; Emily Nguyen, honorable mention. • Grades 3-4: Brielle Arndt, first; Marcia
Community 6 June 2025
Shawano Civic Center expanding its offerings
The Shawano Civic Center, 225 S. Main St., Shawano, is looking for community members interested in playing cards, cribbage, dice games and board games — all of which are supplied at no charge. Organizers said the games offer a chance to socialize, make new friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and have some fun. Currently, the civic center offers the Silver Foxes exercise group from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Bingo at 10:30 a.m.
Community 29 May 2025
Suring High School third-quarter honor roll noted
Names of students named to the 2024-25 third quarter honor roll at Suring High School have been announced. Highest Honors Seniors: Michael P. Bailey, Bunny R. Cramer, Autumn J. DeGrave, Morgan T. Dryja, Emma L. Kristof, Kendra L. Rattin, Chase G. Schindel. Juniors: Karissa L. Hischke, Tia R. Schwartzkopf, Morgan E. Suring. Sophomores: Aleena L. Broetzman. Freshmen: Addison L. Frank. High Honors Seniors: Graduation Year: Cheyenne E.
Community 29 May 2025
One body, two spirits
For Patrick Firgens, being a gay man living on the Menominee Reservation was something he’s always known. However, there is another aspect to his life: being two-spirit. The term two-spirit did not exist when Firgens was born 52 years ago.
Community 26 May 2025
St. John’s holds second Church on the Farm service
The Schairer farm shop in Birnamwood was built for equipment but became a place of worship May 11. St. John’s Lutheran Church held its second annual Church on the Farm service on Mother’s Day. The Rick Lettau Family Band came out of retirement to provide the polka music. It had everyone tapping their feet and singing along.
Community 5 May 2025
Retirement new gateway to problem drinking
I think most people, even from a young age, are aware of the risks of drinking alcohol in excess or on a regular basis, including impaired judgement, liver failure, drunk driving, addiction, etc.
Community 22 April 2025
Greater prairie-chickens are booming once again
I cringe as I set my alarm for 4 a.m. I am not a morning person, but on the rare occasion when the benefit far outweighs the unwelcome blare of my alarm clock, I make the sacrifice. In this case, there was no doubt that it would.
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