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New Era House disputes state’s version of contract change

The owner of the New Era House said she was not given a chance to bid for a renewal of her contract with the state Department of Corrections for transitional housing services for recently released felons. The DOC had contracted with ATTIC Correctional Services for an eight-bed facility at 227 E. Richmond St. in Shawano, replacing the New Era House at 105 E.
Board schedules 3 meetings on school budget
The Shawano School Board will hold public meetings about the school district’s proposed 2014-15 budget on July 15, 16 and 31. “We want to be as open and as transparent as possible,” Superintendent Gary Cumberland said. Board members discussed the budget sessions Monday. “There will be three opportunities here in July for community input,” Michael Sleeper said.
Board says get out of the water
The community open swim and open weight room programs at Shawano Community High School will end this summer. Administrators told the School Board on Monday that the costs of providing access to the facilities far exceeded the revenue they generated. “The cost differential between what we provide and what has been brought in is drastic,” Superintendent Gary Cumberland said. Cumberland said, through June 1, in 2014 the swimming pool and weight room
Shawano hears a Who
Who are the Whos? What makes them sing? “Seussical the Musical,” that’s the thing. The Box in the Wood Theatre Guild will bring a number of Dr. Seuss tales to life this week at the Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Road, Shawano. The show starts its two-week run Friday night. There will be red fish and blue fish, Horton the elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Mayzie LaBird and a plethora of Whos singing and dancing across the stage.
Steven A. Steinbach Sr.
Steven A. Steinbach Sr., 62, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, July 6, 2014, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, with his loving family by his side. Steve was born on May 27, 1952, in Antigo, a son of the late Chester and Marilyn (Goodwill) Steinbach. As a young child, his family moved to Hartford, where Steve attended school, graduating from Hartford High School in 1970.
Donna Bruneau
Donna Bruneau found peace on July 1, 2014. Beloved wife to Bradley. Loving mother to Tracy (James) Malone and Adam (Lisa). Proud grandmother to Jessica and Jennifer. Caring sister to Jerry (Denise), Janice (Stanley), Debra (Terry), and Larry (Mary). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Saturday, July 5, 2014, from 12-1 p.m.
Fern G. Bernhardt
Fern G. Bernhardt, 79, of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2014, at the Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. www.eberhardtstevenson.com
Trumen R. Thorson
Trumen R. Thorson, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center. Trumen was born on Oct. 15, 1923, a son of the late Thomas and Rena (Knoff) Thorson. Trumen attended the Riverside Grade School in Lunds. He was confirmed at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lunds in 1938.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department July 2 Police logged 17 incidents, including the following: Juvenile — The school liaison officer responded to an issue with a student at summer school at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at the Wisconsin House, 216 E.
Letter: ATV trail needs some rest stops
To the editor: As they say, it only takes one bad apple to spoil it for everyone else. I am contacting you regarding the ATV trail that starts in Krakow and goes up to and beyond Townsend. I now know why folks are reluctant to allow these trails to be open. From some of the riders, there is no respect for property owners along the trail. I was working in my yard around 6 p.m. June 18 when all of a sudden I heard an ATV pull into my yard.
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