Past years where homecoming shenanigans in Shawano have gone horribly awry have prompted school and law enforcement leaders to issue a joint letter urging families to keep their children in line.
A school in the Madison Metropolitan School District now carries the name of Ada Deer Elementary School, named for the prominent Menominee scholar, activist, and civil servant.
The school board decision was announced Aug. 24. Three schools were given name changes, including the former Conrad A. Elvehjem Elementary School.
The name change is effective with the 2026-27 academic year.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is warning homeowners about a viral online video promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program.
The video claims that Congress passed a law providing significant property tax relief for older homeowners, enabling seniors to freeze or reduce property taxes. Viewers are directed to contact their county assessor and request a “Senior Homeowner Tax Review Request” or “IRS Form 1098-SR.”
Wittenberg/Birnamwood Troop 445 member Roman Johnson coordinated the installation of an L-shaped boat dock with a bench on Wilson Lake in Wittenberg as his Eagle Scout project. The dock, installed Aug. 24, was made possible with donations from Ho-Chunk Nation and the Shawano County Parks Department. Johnson is a senior at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School. Shown are, from left, front row, Marcus Brennan, Antonio Martinez, George Sotelo Jr.
NorthLakes Community Clinic is making dental care more accessible for patients with mobility needs.
New specialized wheelchair recliners have been added at NorthLakes dental clinics in Ashland, Hayward and Oconto. The equipment allows patients to remain safe in their own wheelchair while it is positioned and reclined for dental treatment, reducing or eliminating the need to transfer into a traditional dental chair.
The Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce will join residents, businesses and visitors in a special community celebration as the community officially marks the completion of a highway improvement project and the opening of a new playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The event will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 16 at Zippel Park, 150 N. McKenzie St., Gillett.
