The Shawano Common Council signed off on a new policy Feb. 11 for the Shawano Police Department when it comes to automated license plate readers.

The plate readers are used by law enforcement to support investigative work, as well as help to recover stolen vehicles. However, the readers have raised some concerns by public officials when it comes to data retention, privacy protections, public transparency and access controls.

More than 40 local veterans and active duty personnel have been honored through Shawano’s Hometown Heroes program, and organizers expecting to double that amount before the next application period comes to a close next month.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting nominations through March 27 for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board.

Potato growers in Districts 1, 2 and 3 are eligible to nominate board members or be nominated. District 1 includes Menominee and Oconto counties, while District 2 includes Shawano County.

As winter weather continues across northeast Wisconsin, the Shawano County Highway Department reminds all motorists to use extra caution around working snowplows and to give plow operators the space they need to safely clear and treat roads.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fisheries specialists have spent much of January and February updating the public on various projects and trends in northeastern Wisconsin.

One of a handful of meetings, held Feb. 3 at the DNR Service Center in Green Bay, focused on trout habitat and population trends in Oconto and Marinette counties.

Thanks to the efforts of Steve and Jill Genett, high-tech golf has arrived in Oconto Falls.

The husband and wife opened In the Rough in Highland Square at 323 E. Highland Drive on Nov. 1 and have welcomed a steady stream of customers to the business, which features two golf simulators that help golfers have fun while working on their game.