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Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 9:40am

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Musician Dave Habeck remembered by community

Published by admin on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 11:19am

Dave Habeck, Leopolis, a longtime presence in the local music community, was remembered for his smile and positive influence even as his body failed from fighting Lyme’s disease. He passed away at age 61 on July 7.

Kurby Hoffman was a bandmate with Habeck in Burnt Toast and Jam, a popular string band in the area that Habeck helped to start. The band recorded three albums.

Six horses killed after crash on Highway 29

Published by admin on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 2:53pm

Six horses running loose on the roadway were struck by a motor home on Highway 29 in the Town of Hartland early Thursday.

Five of the horses were immediately killed and a sixth sustained a broken leg and had to be dispatched, according to the Shawano County sheriff’s department.

The horses struck and killed were among 20 that had gotten loose from a pen on Highway 29, according to the sheriff’s department. The sheriff’s report lists the owner as Dean Nolan.

The incident was under investigation, and there was no information available as to how the horses got loose.

Authorities investigating apparent accidental drowning

Published by admin on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 11:49am

Authorities are investigating an apparent accidental drowning in the Town of Hartland that was discovered Wednesday morning.

The incident began shortly after 7 a.m. when Shawano County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Happy Lane for a reported child running naked in the area.

A 9-year old unsupervised male was picked up by a citizen and turned over to deputies when they arrived on scene. Shawano County Human Services was called to care for the child and also assist in identifying and determining where he came from.

Second Amendment sanctuary resolution could be delayed again

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 9:28am

A proposed resolution declaring Shawano County a Second Amendment sanctuary could be put off again after four months of delay amid uncertainty over whether the County Board will hold a meeting this month.

County Board Chairman Tom Kautza said he won’t make a final decision until Wednesday when the board agenda would normally be drafted, but due to a light itinerary of county business and summer vacations, this month’s meeting might be called off entirely.

“I may just cancel the meeting entirely due to a lack of items to put on the agenda,” Kautza said.

Public Record

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 9:24am

Shawano Police Department

July 6

Police logged 18 incidents, including a shoplifting incident at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St.; a domestic disturbance at ThedaCare Medical Center, 100 County Road B.

July 5

Court News

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 9:20am

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Community foundation awards new Bright Idea Fund grants

Published by admin on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 5:04pm

The Navarino Nature Center and Shawano County Arts Council are among the recipients of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region’s Bright Ideas Fund grants.

As its 2020 fiscal year came to a close on June 30, the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region announced that 44 local arts and culture, environment, and racial and ethnic support organizations received grants totaling $114,000 from its Bright Idea Fund.

Sloma appointed circuit court judge

Published by admin on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 3:27pm

Shawano City Attorney Katherine Sloma has been appointed circuit court judge for Shawano and Menominee counties, filling the vacancy that will be left when Judge James Habeck retires at the end of the month.

Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment Monday.

“Katie Sloma will be an excellent judge for the people of Shawano and Menominee counties,” Evers said. “As an experienced civil litigator and city attorney, she will apply the law fairly and protect our constitutional rights.”

Work out with kids to keep them healthy

Published by admin on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 2:58pm

Think about your exercise habits and routines. Chances are, they mimic your parents’ exercise style.

“It’s important to engage children in age-appropriate exercises early in life,” said Kristin Day, advanced practice nurse practitioner at ThedaCare Physicians Pediatrics-Appleton. “The goal of exercise for children is to build a foundation to have a healthy lifestyle as an adult. Having your kids see you exercise is great role-modeling behavior.”