Shawano Dollars for Scholars was presented with a $10,000 contribution from Shawano Boys Hoops Organization on Jan. 27. The contribution will provide scholarships to high school seniors who have participated in three or more years of basketball by either playing or managing at Shawano Community High School.

As a result of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, many health departments — including Oconto County Public Health — had to put nearly all of their programs on hold. One of those was the car seat program, but OCPH is once again accepting car seat appointments. “We are pleased to announce that we are starting our car seat program back up,” said Debra Konitzer, Oconto County health officer.

It can happen at any time: A sudden onset of an intense feeling of fear accompanied by scary physical symptoms like a racing heart, trembling or trouble breathing. You could be in the grip of a panic attack, which many people experience at some point, but you might wonder if you’re having a heart attack instead. Dr.

The Suring Area Historical Society will once again be sponsoring its annual spring breakfast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 3 in the multi-purpose room at St. John Lutheran Church, 8905 St. Johns Road, Suring. The St. John ladies and area youth will be preparing a pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, cheese, onions and hash browns. Tickets can be purchased at the Suring Area Public Library, 604 E. Main St.

We were amazed to see a flock of common redpolls at our feeders today. They flutter down to the ground from our shrubby border like falling leaves, decorating the snowy ground with their small, energetic forms.