Two males were arrested in connection with the Oct. 12 theft of nearly $29,000 in equipment from Great Lakes Veneer in Marion.

According to a police statement, five days after Marion police received the initial burglary call, officers recovered some of the stolen property from an address in the Town of Grant.

Shawano County Library presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal program featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran on Nov. 10, starting at 4 p.m. at 128 S. Sawyer St., Shawano.

Registration is required. Register in person at the library to reserve a free appraisal time slot, or call 715-526-3829.

Shawano’s Herbert E. McLaughlin VFW Post 2723 is planning for a Veterans Day grand opening of its new facility, following a groundbreaking ceremony held in May.

The new 4,000-square-foot post, at 810 Olson St., is anticipated to be completed by Nov. 11 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon that day to mark the occasion.

Consumers have choices, and during open enrollment periods when time is limited, it is important to understand the differences between health insurance and medical discount plans.

These plans are sometimes mistaken for insurance; but in other cases, they are misrepresented by dishonest sellers.

Costumed children could be found outside and inside places around Oconto County on Oct. 25 as they played games, searched for candy and more.

Representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction paid a visit Oct. 24 to Shawano Community High School to talk with students and staff about the flexible scheduling the school has for classes and programs.