The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) strongly opposes the proposed changes to the federal Pell Grant program in the current reconciliation bill, in addition to the funding cuts recommended in the recently released Department of the Interior’s 2025-26 budget. The recommendations, including raising the full-time enrollment threshold and eliminating Pell Grants for students who are enrolled less than half-time, would cause increased and irrecoverab

An Appleton-based concrete and construction business received approval to reopen a non-metallic mining site in the Town of Fairbanks with intentions of removing sand from the two parcels of land. Approval for MCC Inc.

• Elizabeth M. Singh, 43, Antigo, pleaded no contest June 3 to a misdemeanor count of theft of movable property. The charge was amended from a felony in a plea agreement. Judge William Kussel Jr. assessed forfeitures of $589. • Kussel granted a defense motion June 3 and dismissed a 2023 case against Todd A. Sperberg, 57, Bowler. The judge agreed with the defense argument that charging information had not been filed on a timely basis. • Ordell M.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department June 8 Deputies responded to 30 incidents, including suspicious behavior on North Lake Drive in the Town of Washington; suspicious activity near Ebert and Richardson streets in Gresham; drugs near state Highway 29 and County Road G in the Town of Seneca; a death investigation on U.S.

On a night where four racers were inducted into the Shawano Speedway Hall of Fame, Seymour’s Tim Jorgenson made the biggest move to the checkered flag, starting in 10th place in the sport modifieds. It was Jorgenseon’s first feature win of the season after 10 starts on the circuit.

The next election for governor is still 17 months away, but Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann is wasting no time moving around the state in an attempt to garner name recognition. Schoemann paid a visit to Shawano County Republicans on June 5 to introduce himself to local GOP members and explain why he’s running for the seat currently occupied by Tony Evers, who has not announced whether he’s running for a third term.

James R. Rickert, 69, of Birnamwood, died on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on March 8, 1956, in Antigo, the son of Louis and Leah (Dabil) Rickert. On May 15,1976, Jim was united in marriage to Cheryl Noskowiak. Jim attended Bowler Grade and High School.

More than two dozen Shawano Community High School athletes earned all-conference honors in the Bay Conference spring sports season. Senior infielder Pete Bruette was a first team unanimous selection for baseball. Senior infielder Crew Weisnicht was named to the second team.

The Shawano Area Writers handed out certificates of achievement, cash prizes and Writer’s Digest magazines to 37 student writers May 18 at the Mielke Arts Center. This year, the George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest yielded 177 entries. Winners in the 2025 contest are: Fiction • Grades 1-2: Briella LaRock, first place; Alayah Lyles, second; Ellie Cumberland, third; Emily Nguyen, honorable mention. • Grades 3-4: Brielle Arndt, first; Marcia