Shawano County 4-H will celebrate the centennial of Wisconsin 4-H with an historical program and free fireworks show at this year’s Shawano County Fair. Terri Brunner, 4-H program assistant with the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Shawano County, said that after 100 years, the 4-H organization continues to fulfill its mission throughout the state. “The main focus of 4-H has remained the same, and that is to help grow responsible citizens,” B

Local sheriff’s races don’t typically garner national attention, but Shawano police officer Adam Bieber’s bid to unseat incumbent Shawano County Sheriff Randy Wright became fodder this week for the gossip pages. Celebrity news web site tmz.com on Tuesday posted a photo of one of Bieber’s campaign signs, which reads, “Elect Bieber Sheriff,” along with a short story headlined, “Bieber running for sheriff in Wisconsin,” with the implication that the

A Leopolis man was still on the run late Tuesday after an alleged weekend crime spree that authorities say included three stolen vehicles and a high-speed pursuit. Criminal charges have been filed against Calvin K. Ossmann, 26, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

The Green Bay Packers’ injury woes have returned. Tackle Don Barclay, who was viewed by coach Mike McCarthy as the team’s No.

Last season, the Bonduel High School football team returned to the playoffs, upsetting Oostburg 13-7 in the WIAA Division 5 Level 1 playoffs. Most of those players are back this season as the Bears hope to once again make some noise in the postseason. With only two starters from last year’s team lost to graduation — linebacker and locker room leader Jacob Wudtke and defensive lineman John Carpenter, this year’s team has a good chance of being bet

Melvin G. Schroepfer, of Antigo, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at his home. He was 71 years old. He was born on Sept. 2, 1942, in Antigo, a son of late Melvin and Alice (Hoecherl) Schroepfer. He married Peggy Nicholson on June 8, 1963, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives. Mr. Schroepfer was employed at Mortenson Brothers Trucking and Verne’s Auto before becoming self-employed in 1979.

The Clintonville American Legion baseball team lost to Denmark 5-3 in the American Legion Class A state tournament Thursday in Nekoosa. The Diamond Cats (18-6) took a 2-0 lead in the first. Denmark (10-7) answered with four runs in the bottom of the second inning. Both teams tacked on a run the rest of the way. The loss sets up a game at 4:30 p.m.

Eddie Lacy caught the ball and held on tight. Not even Packers teammate Jordy Nelson could pry it loose after trying to sneak up from behind to force a fumble. While Lacy — the Offensive Rookie of the Year — is getting paid to carry the ball in Green Bay, he is working on other elements of his game heading into his second year. “The goal is just to be as good offensively as we can be, and if that’s being able to add another option for the quarter

Mary Lynn Gwidt, 55, Oconto Falls, died unexpectedly of natural causes July 24, 2014, at her home. The daughter of Adam and Ione (Moesch) Gwidt was born in Pulaski on July 3, 1959. Mary Lynn had been employed at Carver Yacht in Pulaski and then for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she was involved with the gypsy moth studies. Mary Lynn was a small animal 4-H leader in Oconto County.