Shawano Lake and its connecting waterways are so important to the local economy, residents and other users that when Shawano Area Waterways Management holds its annual golf outing, you can be sure the fundraiser will be well-attended.

Beautiful weather doesn’t hurt, either.

The 2026 golf outing was held at Golden Sands Golf Course in Cecil on June 9.

Wade and Tina Jeske of Lena Swamp Archery donated a fireman’s hose American flag to the Oconto Falls Fire Department recently. Fire Chief Tim Magnin, left, accepts the gift for the new station from Wade Jeske.

The last time the greens saw action was four years ago at what was then Shawano Sports Park. That changed earlier this month when Dusty and Stephanie Delorme opened Shawano Mini Golf, an 18-hole mini-golf course at 1056 E. Green Bay St.

The Bonduel Redevelopment Authority is looking at ideas to revive its downtown buildings for more commerce, even though it still faces challenges from building owners to open their doors.

Summer officially begins at 3:25 a.m. June 21, but volunteers with Shawano Area Waterways Management are already out and about on the waters of Shawano Lake and the Wolf River.

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to protecting and preserving the waters of Shawano Lake, the Wolf River and the channel connecting them on behalf of about 1,200 waterfront property owners.

The Shawano Common Council approved an ordinance June 10 to reduce the speed limit on Green Bay Street between Eberlein Park and Airport drives from 40 mph to 35 mph.