What is a salty anchor?

Bill Ciuplinski probably hears that question a lot as the new owner of The Salty Anchor, the former Water’s Edge, on state Highway 32 between Suring and Mountain.

Ciuplinski purchased the business, located across the road from Anderson Lake, in April and opened it May 16. Besides the bar and grill, it also features upstairs living quarters.

Popcorn, ice cream, and shaved ice, oh my.

Dana “Moe” Mueller, of Shawano, opened Moe’s on Main on April 17 and is already tempting the appetites of summer crowds with her gourmet popcorn, Chocolate Shoppe ice cream and Hawaiian shaved ice.

Bethany Baptist Church, a historic building located in rural Shawano County, has been repurposed with a new title and mission, thanks to owner Karen Benishek.

With their base located in Leopolis and positioned under the umbrella of Paisar Swamp Camp Industries, owners Darry and Janet Paisar conduct business as Glacial Stone Nursery, Pony Creek Decorative Curbing and Lawn Care, and Konkel’s Green Magic.

Rocky Top Greenhouse in Leopolis offers various hanging plants, bedding flowers and several types of vegetables.

Owner Donny Fehrman is celebrating his 10th year at Rocky Top Greenhouse.

Free pizza? In Shawano? It happened.

Free pizza was the ticket May 15 at Stubborn Brothers Brewery to help choose the cheese that will be featured on the pies at Stubborn Slice, the new venture of Erik and Aaron Gilling, owners of Stubborn Brothers.

Classic Neapolitan style pizza and thin crust pizzas will be on the menu.