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State legislators want to tighten Wisconsin’s margarine laws

The butter versus margarine debate is back on the menu in the dairy state.

A bipartisan bill introduced in the state Senate in November would tighten some of the state’s enduring restrictions on margarine, the origins of which trace back to the 1800s.

Weather observers wanted in Oconto County

Do you enjoy watching the weather? The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is seeking new volunteer observers in northeastern Wisconsin.

CoCoRaHS is a nationwide volunteer network of backyard weather observers who measure and report daily precipitation. Their data supports the National Weather Service, emergency managers, farmers, researchers and others who rely on accurate, localized weather information.

Area woman given less than 1% chance of survival after car crash as a teen

Tansy Lederhaus is a registered nurse beloved for her empathy as much as for her medical expertise. That empathy is rooted in her past experience as a trauma patient at ThedaCare.

Abrams native named University of North Dakota’s certified flight instructor of the month

Garret Gubbels, a University of North Dakota graduate and certified flight instructor from Abrams, was named UND’s certified flight instructor of the month for October.

A certified flight instructor is a pilot who has been trained in how to teach people how to fly. Flight instructors take students up in an aircraft and do much of their teaching in the cockpit.

Sacred Heart fosters Christ-centeredness through student-led Mass

Sacred Heart Catholic School in Shawano continues its commitment to the spiritual nurturing of each student by celebrating a weekly all-school Mass led by the sixth and seventh grade classes, and their kindergarten Mass buddies.

This special liturgy highlighted the importance of faith, family and gratitude as students took an active role in guiding the school community in prayer and reflection.

Sacred Heart changes Sunday Mass time

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano has announced new Mass times.

As of Nov. 30, the Sunday family Mass time will change from 10:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. The 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will continue at the same time.

The daily Mass schedule is as follows: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 8:15 a.m. (all school Mass) Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. Thursday, 8:15 a.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Chamber seeking nominations for business, citizen awards

The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce will once again recognize exceptional businesses and individuals who have contributed to the community’s overall quality of life in a very positive way.

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