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Elderberry syrup contributing to community’s good health

Tucked in the back of Mimi’s Closet and More’s vendor village is an unassuming booth that carries a very unique product, Elderberry Syrup Brew Kits.

Bonnie Cotter, of Shawano, is the owner of Bonnie’s Naturals. She began selling her special handcrafted elderberry syrup brew kits recently in her booth at 105 N. Airport Road, Shawano.

“I always am being creative on how to help other people,” Cotter said.

Animal lover finds her calling in Lakewood

Libby Rummel is not a typical teenager.

Instead of shopping, hanging out with friends, heading off to college or checking out the latest YouTube or TikTok videos, the 18-year-old spends much of her time at Northern Paws, a pet supply store she opened on her own in December in Lakewood.

Luigi’s a main fixture in Shawano for 30 years

It isn’t every day that a family-owned and run restaurant reaches the milestone of being in business for 30 years.

In Shawano, there is one such place.

Luigi’s Pizza and Pasta in Shawano celebrated its 30th anniversary on Dec. 26.

Break winter doldrums with sturgeon, panfish and coyotes

If you’ve been curled up under a blanket with a pile of snacks and a TV remote for much of this punishing winter, maybe it’s time to venture outside for a little fun and sun.

Avoid overmixing to make best muffins

As winter fluctuates between cold and less cold, one thing remains the same — the need for quick and easy meal ideas.

Muffins are great for grab-and-go breakfasts. If you make them yourself, they can be healthy, too. I have made many kinds of muffins, but normally just use quick bread batter baked into a muffin shape. This works great, but I do like trying real muffin recipes every now and then.

Feel-good tale ‘Legally Blonde’ coming to Abrams

Elle Woods trades in her pink high heels for a briefcase in pursuit of love in the Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. musical “Legally Blonde.”

Staying healthy, active manages osteoarthritis

During winter, many people living with osteoarthritis experience firsthand how cold weather may intensify their symptoms. Fortunately, there are steps people can take that may help ease those cold-related aches and pains, a sports medicine physician with ThedaCare said.

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