Bernice A. Reissmann, 88, of Clintonville, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014, at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville, surrounded by her loving family. Bernice was born on Aug. 8, 1925, in Bowler, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Steinke) Radun. On Nov. 3, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold “Bud” Reissmann in Milwaukee. The couple had lived in Birnamwood and Marion, and in 1961 moved to Clintonville.

Shawano Police Department May 26 Police logged 21 incidents, including the following: Vandalism — Police responded to a vandalism complaint at a residence in the 400 block of South Smalley Street. Fireworks — Police responded to a fireworks complaint at Randall and Union streets. Disorderly — Police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male at Lincoln and Center streets. Trespass — Police responded to a trespassing complaint at Walmart, 124

A Manitowoc man was injured Tuesday afternoon after his dump truck overturned on state Highway 29 near Wittenberg, closing down the westbound lanes for more than two hours. The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said the 26-year-old driver was taken to Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. However, Chief Deputy John Gutho said, initial reports from the scene indicated the man was not seriously injured. Gutho said the Sheriff’s Department received several

Dan Rindt, American Legion District 8 department vice commander, told those attending the Memorial Day program at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville on Monday that it is fitting our nation chooses the last Monday in May as Memorial Day. He said selecting the unofficial start of summer, a season filled with warmth and life, was a fitting tribute to men and women who died in service to their country. “Since 1866, when the people of Waterloo, New Yo

Since the inception of the Living Treasures program in 2001, the Shawano County’s Aging Unit has honored 80 people, including five people who joined the list Tuesday. The event at the Fellman Center honored Gloria Bowman, Agnes Burazin, Bill Calkins, Lynn Wickesburg and Louise Zahn for their volunteerism and contributions to their communities. “Volunteers do not necessarily have time, they just have the heart,” said Holly Konitzer, social worker

When Scott Zwirschitz, Shawano Community High School’s principal, was asked about a student in the Class of 2014 who overcame adversity, one student came to mind. Haley Wilber underwent a liver transplant in March 2013 after a sudden diagnosis of Wilson’s disease, a genetic disorder that causes too much copper to be produced within the the liver. Despite the ordeal, she was able to bounce back and will walk across the SCHS stage Friday with her f

Brenda Krueger is always looking for new ideas and patterns that she can sew. “I started sewing in high school in your typical home economics class,” Krueger said. “I love to sew. I like putting things together.

Near perfect weather, a great crowd and Charlie's County Market Ladies Night were the recipe for racing Saturday at the historic Shawano Speedway half-mile. Kyle Frederick remained unbeaten in IMCA Stock Car action, and Cody Hudson won his first career IMCA Modified feature.

Shawano Police Department May 25 Police logged 20 incidents, including the following: Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 300 block of Alpine Drive. OWI — A 23-year-old woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Green Bay Street and Madison Way. Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue. Hit and Run — Police investigated a property damage hit-and-run