NorthLakes Community Clinic invites the public to its annual Lakewood community appreciation event from 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the clinic, located at 15397 State Highway 32.

This free, family-friendly gathering is open to everyone and offers an opportunity for neighbors to get together, enjoy food and activities, and celebrate the community spirit that makes Lakewood special.

Wisconsin had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending July 12, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A mostly dry week allowed for hay to be cut in addition to fertilizer and herbicide applications.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 2% very short, 11% short, 79% adequate and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2% very short, 13% short, 76% adequate and 9% surplus.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

July 9

An Escanaba, Michigan, man died July 12 after his motorcycle collided with a truck in the Town of Chase.

Oconto County Sheriff Todd Skarban said in a news release that the crash occurred just after 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Road S and Schwartz Road, in the Town of Chase.

A July 10 fundraiser organized by Bullfrogs and Butterflies Childcare Center raised more than $20,000 for the Johnson family following the death of 5-year-old Charlotte Johnson.

Charlotte, daughter of Cruz and Erin Johnson, died July 1 after she was pulled from a pond at Shawano Mini Golf, an 18-hole mini-golf course at 1056 E. Green Bay St.

Charlotte is survived by her parents; a brother, Brantley; and other family members.

Tim Steffen wants a seat on the Shawano County Board, but he’s having a nearly impossible time convincing Chairman Tom Kautza to appoint him to fill a vacancy.

“I have nothing personal against Tom,” Steffen said. “I disagree with him on some of his decisions, but he’s taken this to a personal level. I’m not giving up, and I’m not going anywhere at this point.”