Although caution is always the byword at playoff time, it might be time to get excited. The Shawano Community High School boys basketball team gave such a thorough account of itself in Saturday night’s WIAA Division 2 regional-title clash that it was hard to leave the gym without thinking big-picture. The Hawks’ 55-28 dusting of Hortonville was a wire-to-wire blowout that was every bit as lopsided as the final score indicated, and made a believer

A person familiar with the negotiations says receiver Randall Cobb is returning to the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to a four-year, $40 million deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday night because no one was authorized to talk about the deal before it was officially announced. ESPN.com first reported the agreement. Cobb capitalized on a career year when he had 91 catches for 1,287 yards and 12 touchd

The Box in the Wood Theatre Guild held its monthly meeting, and Nat Madsen, director of “M*A*S*H” reported that 200 seats will be set up for the production. On opening night, Shawano AMVETS Post 10 has booked 150 seats, so there will be only 50 seats available for sale for that night.

Sometimes between Saturday night and Sunday morning, we are going to lose one hour of sleep, the so-called “daylight saving time.” I can remember when that was first put into being. My city uncle was in favor of it, because it meant he would have more time for fun things in the daylight hours after work.

I wholeheartedly believe the statement: “If you don’t move it, you lose it.” If we do not exercise or move our bodies, our muscles can weaken and, in time, deteriorate. Not only for my benefit, but to glorify God, have I wanted to remain as active as I possibly can for as long as I possibly can, especially after the cows are gone. Of course, a person can overdo it, too. The other day I helped my husband in the barn before breakfast, as usual.

Diane Krueger has been a member of the Women in the Outdoors for 17 years. A Caroline native, Krueger graduated from Marion High School. She was in 4-H and then a swine and summer program leader for the Caroline Aces 4-H Club. Krueger was on the state board of the Wisconsin Pork Producers. She is a charter member of the Marion Lioness, where she is past president and current membership chair. Last year she received the Lioness of the Year award.

Boy Scout troops in Shawano County will get help from the Bonduel and Shawano Community Friends of Scouting Fundraising Campaign that kicked off Feb. 26, at Angie’s Main Café in Shawano. “I have a soft spot for Scouting and its wonderful programs,” said Dale Vannes, chairperson of the local campaign. He was joined by around 20 people who represented businesses in Shawano that pledged their monetary support.

Shawano Police Department March 5 Police logged 25 incidents, including the following: OWI — A 30-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at County Road B and Waukechon Street. Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 800 block of South Park Street. OWI — A 64-year-old woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a hit-and-run property damage accident in the 500 block of South Main Street. Fraud — A 3

Closing the city’s outdoor pool and recreation center would help give Clintonville the savings it needs to balance this year’s budget, according to Interim City Administrator Chuck Kell. Kell this week presented to the finance committee three budget scenarios to address the $176,000 needed to fund the budget without tapping the city’s fund balance.