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Plan commission approves courthouse zoning change

The Shawano Plan Commission signed off on a number of items Sept. 30 related to the new Shawano County Courthouse project, moving them forward to the Shawano Common Council for final consideration Oct. 14.

The commission approved vacating several streets around the courthouse, the site plan for the new facility and changing the zoning to urban development.

Cruisers Yachts teases all-new models ahead of Fort Lauderdale boat show

Cruisers Yachts is offering a first look at two new expressions of the VTR, the 45 VTR and the 45 VTR EC, ahead of their official debut at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

4 area golfers advance to sectional play

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Division 1 Bay Port Regional

Two Pulaski golfers and one from Shawano advanced as individuals to the sectional competition after their performances at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Seymour.

Pulaski sophomore Ellie Mork scored 93, and junior Taylor Murphy had 102. Shawano senior Lauren Seehafer scored 99.

October represents big change of season

October is my favorite month, the most scenic time of year if you are lucky enough to live on a lake in northern Wisconsin. The end of summer brings not only fall colors but new rhythms of life as Mother Nature prepares for a long winter nap.

It’s all about the land in one way or another

Menominee elder Sylvia Wilber taught me that there’s a truism behind the motivations about the United States’ Native American policies: “It’s all about the land.”

Add colorful crotons for indoor fall décor

Bring a little fall color indoors by adding a croton to your indoor garden. Their colorful leaves echo many fall colors in the landscape, including red, yellow, orange, green and purple.

Croton leaf shapes can vary, adding to their ornamental appeal. They can be broad or narrow, shaped like an oak leaf, twisted like a corkscrew or somewhat pinched in the middle. You may decide to buy a few to place throughout your home.

OFHS to screen documentary on suicide prevention

The documentary “My Ascension” will be screened Oct. 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Oconto Falls High School, 210 N. Farm Road, Oconto Falls.

“My Ascension” chronicles the story of 16-year-old Dutchtown High School varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit, who was paralyzed by a suicide attempt. This propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and stay alive. The film itself will be shown at 6:15 p.m.

Juonis ministering at Hillside Assembly

Evangelists Bill and Beth Juoni, of Fresh Fire Ministries from Whitewater, will be ministering at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Hillside Assembly of God Church, 5890 State Highway 22.

Fresh Fire Ministries is a husband-and-wife evangelistic team committed to ministering to people, believing Jesus is the answer to life and life’s needs.

Class to train literacy tutors

The Marinette and Oconto Counties Literacy Council is hosting a class to become a literacy tutor.

The class takes place from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Oct. 21 at Farnsworth Library, 715 Main St. Oconto. Tutors are currently needed in Oconto, Coleman and Crivitz.

For information or to sign up, call or text 920-373-1035.

Pioneers shut out Bears on volleyball court

Monday, Sept. 28

Sevastopol 3, Bonduel 0

The host Pioneers shut out the visiting Bears in nonconference volleyball action.

Game scores were 26-24, 25-17, 25-13.

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