A memorial service to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk drew nearly 300 people to Franklin Park in Shawano on Sept. 18, more than a week after the conservative media personality was killed.

Leadership Shawano County has spent 25 years developing future community leaders, and many of the past participants came together Sept. 18 at the North Star Mohican Casino Resort.

Area community members enjoyed an afternoon of fun and feathers Sept. 17 at the Gillett Public Library to recognize National Pet Bird Day.

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, an organization based in Neenah that specializes in exotic pet rescue, highlighted the world of pet birds and other unique animals in the rescue’s care, discussing topics such as responsible pet ownership, exotic bird care and conservation challenges.

Several descendants of a family that immigrated to Shawano before the start of the Civil War gathered Sept. 11 to, among other things, see the Shawano Has History plaque showcasing the family hardware store.

Mary Podzilni, of Shawano, was joined by four family members to see the plaque marking the former home of Schweers Hardware at 127 S. Main St., Shawano. Today, the building is home to War Bonnet Native American Gifts.

Menominee tribal members engaged in big food projects or who want to host larger quantities of people for feasts have a place to do so now.

Members of the Shawano County Public Property Committee on Sept. 18 narrowed the options to consider for new government buildings, including remodeling the current courthouse.

Cory Beyer, of Venture Architects, presented the options. After the list was narrowed, Kurt Berner, of The Samuels Group, said he would return next month with cost estimates for the work that would most likely be done in phases.