Shawano County Board Chairman Tom Kautza said he intends to remove Supervisor Lowel Hammett from the ethics committee based on recent comments at a county board meeting. For his part, Hammett said he stands by his comments, and Kautza’s tactics won’t bother him. “On next month’s agenda, I’m going to have a line item on there to remove Lowel Hammett from the ethics committee and replace him with another board member,” Kautza told the executive com

Sunflower lovers will want to mark July 25-27 on their schedule. Bergsbaken Farms in eastern Shawano County will host its 10th and final Sunflower Festival at the farm, located at W2095 County Trunk E, Cecil.

The end of an era is around the corner for a popular family event in Shawano County. The Bergsbaken family opened the doors of their rural Cecil farm to sunflower lovers for the past decade. This year’s Sunflower Festival at Bergsbaken Farms, located at W2095 County Road E, Cecil, is scheduled for July 25-27. Not only is the festival marking its 10th anniversary this year, the Bergsbaken family also announced that it will be the last. “What began

Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening, whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view and enjoy every aspect of your garden. Weather, busy schedules and life in general can interfere with the best laid plans for any garden and landscape.

My husband has fallen ill with DD (digital disorder), a very prevalent and highly contagious illness. Indeed, chances are you already have DD. What? You’ve never heard of digital disorder? It’s been plaguing the population for years. Luckily, Jon has a relatively mild case. As much as I hate to admit it, this is totally my fault.

Shawano and Menominee counties, like the rest of the state of Wisconsin, are vulnerable to a variety of disasters.

The Marion Area Historical Society will host its annual Heritage Day on July 26 on the grounds of the historical society at 620 E. Ramsdell St., near the ballpark. Events start with a car show. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Vehicles include cars, trucks, hot rods, tractors and motorcycles. Crafters and vendors will be on site from 9 a.m.

A continual aging population of priests, along with the traditional summer reassignments, will mean a few changes for local Catholic parishes. Green Bay Bishop David Ricken announced several changes in the past couple months. Assumption BVM, Pulaski, St. Casimir, Krakow, and St. Stanislaus, Hofa Park, are served by the Franciscans in Pulaski. The Rev.

St. Olaf College Tigerton’s Mary Kreklow, a quantitative economics major at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, was named to the spring 2025 dean’s list. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better and complete at least three credits for that semester. Kreklow is the daughter of Lee and Linda Kreklow. Winona State University Winona State University has announced the graduation list for spring semester 2025.