Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is an IRS program designed to provide free basic tax assistance to low- to moderate-income families, generally less than $65,000. Returns can be prepared for those who qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit and Homestead Credit.

Volunteers who have completed IRS requirements will be preparing and e-filing the returns.

The Partners of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to a luncheon and love basket raffle Feb. 13, an event that raises money to support programs at the hospital.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Jan. 25

Deputies responded to 25 incidents, including suspicious activity at True North, 413 N. Genessee St., Wittenberg; trespassing on County Road Y in the Town of Belle Plaine; disorderly conduct at North Star Casino Resort, W12180 County Road A, Bowler; two reckless driving incidents; four welfare checks; four crashes.

Jan. 24

Oconto Falls High School is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Wall of Fame, an honor recognizing graduates who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership beyond their high school years.

The Shawano police and fire departments are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 600 block of South Union Street in Shawano.

Officers and firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the residence engulfed in flames. After the fire was brought under control, an adult was found dead inside the home.

• Martin W.J. Penass, 37, Keshena, pleaded no contest Jan. 21 to two counts of felony bail jumping and two misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle while his license was revoked. Judge Katherine Sloma levied fines and court costs and sentenced him to 90 days in county jail.