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Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Wisconsin voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether to approve three Republican-led state constitutional amendments that GOP lawmakers say would limit government overreach and Democrats describe as unnecessary.

Data exchange expands to 11 counties

The Northeast Wisconsin Data Exchange has expanded its service area from three to 11 counties, giving organizations and residents access to more than 130 local indicators.

Formerly known as the Fox Valley Data Exchange, which served Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties, NEWDEX now also serves Brown, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano, Waupaca and Waushara counties.

Shawano remembers 9/11

“Never forget” has been the mantra in the United States since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, that caused the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, and Shawano showed it was remembering that fateful day in two ways in 2026, the 25th anniversary.

City cuts ribbon for recreation center

The long road to reopening the Shawano Recreation Center ended Sept. 12 when the city of Shawano cut the ribbon on its renovated $5.25 million facility.

FireHouse concert sets record for Ho-Chunk venue

Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg hosted its highly anticipated summer concert featuring opening acts Bohemian Queen and Hotel California-The Original Eagles Tribute with FireHouse as the electric headliner and shattered attendance records Aug. 22.

Development deal approved for The Spot

The Shawano Common Council signed off on a development agreement Sept. 9 that will allow a new entertainment venue to take over the site where a long vacant building has been at 205 N. Main St.

Input sought on location of county veterans memorial

A new Shawano County Courthouse is still a couple of years away from opening, but discussions are now taking place regarding the veterans memorial that currently rests on the front lawn of the courthouse.

Plans as they are drawn up now will turn the site of the current building and memorial into a parking lot.

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