• Angela D. Hawkins, 38, Lena, pleaded no contest Aug. 21 to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. A related felony count was dismissed but read into the record in a plea agreement. Judge Michael Judge levied fines and court costs and sentenced her to five days in jail time served.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Aug. 21

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Aug. 24

The Marion School District broke ground Aug. 21 on an expansion project that will turn the K-6 Marion Elementary School into a K-8 school.

Work on renovating and expanding the Shawano Recreation Center is on track to be completed by June 2026, and the Shawano Park and Recreation Commission got to see how far things have progressed.

Labor Day weekend is filled with plenty of events, including county fairs, festivals, concerts and flea markets.

Pizza on the Farm can be added to that list as well.

Schairer’s Autumn Acres will host that event from 3-8 p.m. Aug. 30 at its new location, 154 U.S. Highway 45, Birnamwood.