It’s not easy for Lindsay Johnson to contain her excitement about the Saturday after Thanksgiving in downtown Shawano.

“I always describe this day as our very own Hallmark movie,” said Johnson, Shawano Downtown Business Improvement District coordinator. “It’s a magical day.”

Revised building plans for the Shawano County Courthouse, justice center and jail were unveiled at the Nov. 19 meeting of the county board.

Cory Beyer, of Venture Architects, said the new plan would have the buildings constructed adjacent to the current courthouse and jail.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Shawano’s Santa Parade isn’t far behind.

The annual event, sponsored by Charlie’s County Market, will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 5.

“Songs of Christmas” is the 2025 theme.

Want to earn a little extra cash while also protecting yourself on the road?

This holiday season, the Shawano Leader and WTCH Radio, together with Grieves Chiropractic Clinic and local law enforcement, are supporting the “Buckle Up for Bucks and Lives” campaign.

Aspirus Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin (Anthem) have reached a new, multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with uninterrupted access to care at all Aspirus Health facilities and physician offices in Wisconsin.

When Congress earlier this month passed the bill to end the government shutdown, members also agreed to language that effectively bans most hemp-derived THC products nationwide.

Kayla Moon, founder and CEO of Happy Trails Medicinals, which has stores in Green Bay, Appleton and Shawano, said the law could prove to be disastrous to the industry.