The Shawano Common Council approved an audit report from Kerber Rose accounting firm on Sept. 10 that showed the city passed with flying colors.

An opportunity to make some extra cash has spurred city of Shawano officials to ask Shawano County to hold off on their joint plan to close the Shawano Landfill on Dec. 31.

County officials appear to be OK with the request, with a few caveats.

Shawano County Executive Committee members discussed a proposed memorandum of understanding Sept. 3. The landfill is currently the responsibility of the city and the county.

Employees have had their jobs protected under FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) rules for more than 30 years, but not everyone qualifies.

Such is the case with some Shawano County employees, and the county’s human resources director wants to change that.

The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay recently announced the grant recipients from the fund’s summer grant cycle.

Among the summer 2025 grant recipients are:

Efforts to get downtown building owners and businesses to collaborate on what the future of Bonduel’s business sector will be were met with mixed reactions.

Local eatery Rachel’s Roadside Bar and Grill will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in late September.