Seasonal weight limits on select county roads in Shawano County went into effect March 11.

Haulers will need to watch for the signs restricting load limits. A list of the posted roads is available at www.co.shawano.wi.us/.

The weight restrictions are 6 tons for a single axle and 10 tons for a tandem axle, with a maximum gross weight of 26 tons.

For the fourth time in the last decade, a handful of lawmakers in Madison are proposing a bill to prevent former state legislators from lobbying for one year after they leave office.

It almost certainly won’t pass this year, but it might hint at what Democrats plan to do next year if they flip the state Legislature.

A proposal from Wisconsin Democrats in the state legislature would automatically register eligible residents to vote when they interact with the Department of Transportation’s agencies, like renewing a driver’s license or vehicle registration.

In the waning days of the state’s legislative session, GOP lawmakers advanced a bill that would discourage frivolous lawsuits that punish people for exercising their free speech rights.

The Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Board has approved plans for a new 24,750-square-foot athletic facility behind Wittenberg Elementary-Middle School, 300 S. Prouty St., Wittenberg

A public informational meeting about the project will be held at 6 p.m. March 24 in the auditorium of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, 400 W. Grand Ave., Wittenberg. Questions can also be directed to Superintendent Garrett Rogowski at 715-253-2213.

• Carolyn C. Groshek, 41, Tigerton, pleaded no contest March 2 to manufacturing with intent to deliver amphetamine, two counts of possession of methamphetamine and two counts of felony bail jumping. Judge William Kussel Jr. sentenced her to seven years in prison followed by eight years of extended supervision with conditions.