Shawano County gardeners can once again show their generosity as the hunger prevention program Share the Bounty gets into full swing this growing season. According to program founder Winnie Preston, it’s a win-win for everyone involved. “Most people who garden know that you usually have more (produce) than you can use, and there is nothing worse than seeing it go to waste,” Preston said.

The Shawano Country Tourism Council hopes to attract new visitors to the area with the help of a $8,000 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant. The funding will go toward the Shawano Country Miles of Art, which showcases art and culture in the Shawano area. Last year, the economic impact of the event was estimated at $185,224 from traveler spending at area hotels, restaurants and stores. The third annual Miles of Art will be held Oct.

Smart phones, tablets and apps are new and increasingly important tools in a farmer’s management toolbox. From remotely controlling equipment to automatically downloading favorite farm magazines, these technologies are changing the way producers and agri-business professionals manage information in the 21st century. With that said, it is imperative agricultural professionals acquire information from quality, reliable sources, particularly unbiase

The outcome of Wednesday’s American Legion Class A Region 3 tournament-opening game wasn’t looking very good for Menominee after two innings at Jack Reinke Field in Bonduel. Menominee scored only one run against Peshtigo in the first two innings, when Michael Pecore was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the second inning. Peshtigo, meanwhile, was on a tear, getting a grand slam home run from Derek Koronkiewicz in the first inning and adding

An article posted on the bulletin board at the Shawano City-County Airport referring to Barack Obama as “Kenyan-born” violates anti-politicking policies, according to officials, and should be taken down. “Any posting like that is inappropriate,” County Board Chairman Jerry Erdmann said, “especially in a public place operated by government funds.” The article appears to be printed from the online edition of the Sunday Standard dated June 27, 2004,

Shawano Police Department July 23 Police logged 21 incidents, including the following: OWI — A 25-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Swan and Lafayette streets. Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious incident complaint in the 500 block of South Hamlin Street. Trespass — Police responded to a trespassing complaint at the Wisconsin House, 216 E.

Shawano County authorities have issued a public notice regarding a convicted sex offender who moved into the village of Tigerton this week. Dale R. Schultz, 47, was released from prison Thursday after serving a sentence for first degree sexual assault of a child.

The 2002 Shawano American Legion Post 117 baseball team went 33-10 on its way to a state title.

“Dad, I only remember going to the hospital and having cancer. I don’t remember anything I ever did before being sick.” These were the words of young Reed Luepke once told his father, Brad Luepke.