In a response to the challenges of COVID-19, Shawano County Library has recently expanded its Wi-Fi access to extend the range outside of the main library building. The new upgrade will help keep the community connected to the internet even when entrance to the building is limited, according to Kristie Hauer, library director. “We are excited to be able to expand Wi-Fi access to our patrons and members of the community,” said Hauer.

Crews look through the rubble of a fire that destroyed a structure under construction at 1238 East Ridlington Ave., Shawano. The fire was reported at 1:51 a.m. Firefighters arrived early in the morning on Dec. 30 to extinguish the fire. Greg Mellis | NEW Media

Back pain and neck pain are among the most common physical conditions requiring professional health care and affecting an individual’s ability to work and manage the daily activities of life. Annually, more than 60 million patients visit a physician with a complaint of back or neck pain. Because of the enormity of these problems, there are numerous methods that attempt to reduce the symptoms of these patients.

Bonduel Middle School First quarter A HONOR ROLL Eighth grade: Jaxon Bogacz, Hunter Bougie, Baylie Diemel, Teagan Engel, Colin Fischer, Adrian Ford, Laura Frea, Dylan Hillsberg, Annika Bianca Hinay, Rachyl Hutter, Sera Hyzer, Jurnie Klotzbuecher, Gabriella Krause, Lila Melchoir, Hunter Reitz, Isabella Roberts, Samuel Roberts, Dalton Schmidt, Madalyn Sokolski, Talia Tonn, Cole Westphal, Evan Wilcox, Sophia Zeeman Seventh grade: Mylo Albrecht, Bria

Ripon College Caitlin Carpenter, of Clintonville, graduated from Ripon College during the 2019-2020 academic year and majored in business management and exercise science-sports management. Her parents are Steve and Connie Carpenter, of Clintonville. Carpenter graduated in the class of 2020 from Ripon College. Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its August 2020 graduates.

Shawano Optimists The Shawano Optimist Club recently held its annual Rose Day fundraiser, which helps support youth activities and many organizations in the Shawano area. Optimist club President Jim Black said, “Thanks to very hard work by Optimist club members and amazing support from individuals throughout the Shawano area, we sold a record number of roses this year.